The weight of these “sacred ceramics” hold the creativity of our ancestors, but also the exploration of Lexa’s own expression and journey as the descendent of immigrants in the Pacific Northwest. “Each piece is a snapshot of this specific chapter of life, and a culmination of the many moons it took to be created, the trials & errors, the patience,” and happiness.
Read MoreIdentity, culture… empowerment. So much of our Filipino American History can’t be found in the history books we learn from in school and sadly won’t always show up searching online. Thankfully this generation has the Cordova’s who taught us that you need to go out to find, learn, and document the stories of our people.
Read MoreWe are so humbled to have this opportunity, as the children of immigrants, to be a creative part of life.
Read MoreHuge thank you to Kristina Glinoga, owner and head butcher of @butchery101 , for joining us last month and sharing your experience on your channel. Visit @butchery101 to be blessed with the depth of her incredible knowledge.
Read MorePamana week 10: A tribute to a very special, and often forgotten figure in our culture's cuisine, Ruby Trota.
Read MoreAt Archipelago, we tell the overlooked American stories of how the minority has helped to shape the majority—of the generations of Filipino Americans whose contributions have impacted the culture we live in today.
Read MoreThis week we are sharing our chat with Shae Frichette, co-owner of Frichette Winery and owner of Sashay Wines. Gracie and Aaron had the pleasure of chatting with her about her winery, running a family-owned small business and her commitment to her community and the visibility of black women in wine.
Read MoreWe have a lot to share this week! We have Balikbayan Box sneak peaks, this week’s featured Pamana dish, updates to the winter menu, and thoughts and reflections going into this MLK and inauguration week of celebration, change, and acknowledgment.
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