cultural appropriation

The MET’s latest performance has been accused of misusing the bahag

The MET’s “Alay nina Alice at Agnes” features women wearing the bahag—a garment only used by men

Did this men’s pageant misuse the traditional bahag? The NCIP thinks so

There’s a fine line between cultural appreciation and cultural appropriation. Using the bahag as swimwear in a pageant crosses it

Before you accuse someone of cultural appropriation, make sure you’ve got your facts right

Anyone who’s ever been on the internet in the past decade knows that cultural appropriation…

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2017 appropriation lesson: Don’t use sacred Ifugao textiles on your gown

In an opinion article by Ambeth Ocampo written three years ago, he shares an anecdote…