Wood carving brings Elleanor joy
Bonus content from S2 Episode 1 guest, Elleanor Pangilinan
[Data Yap, Season 2, Episode 1 Bonus Content] Have you ever carved something before?
Here's this week's guest, Elleanor Pangilinan, carving out a bamboo stamp! This wood carving technique is one of Elleanor's latest ways of reconnecting with indigenous artistic Philippine traditions.
Music: "7000 Miles" by San Francisco/Bay Area-based Filipina American rapper, Ruby Ibarra:
Check out the full episode in which this Filipina American scholar and educator reconnects with her roots through (puni and Kalinga backstrap) weaving, martial arts (eskrima), and community healing:
Discover how indigenous practices offer pathways for resistance, rest, and belonging—especially in the diaspora.
Whether you're interested in Filipino heritage, decolonization, or healing through art, this episode offers deep insights and inspiration.
Don’t miss Elleanor’s story of resilience, return, and radical care. #norcal #pinay #diaspora
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