Kalinga percussion workshop
Promotional Postcard for Kalinga Percussion Workshop 4/11/2026
Step into the rhythms of Kalinga percussion traditions from the Philippines.
This beginner-friendly workshop introduces participants to bamboo and gong-based percussion, including foundational rhythms, ensemble playing, and cultural context rooted in community life and celebration.
No prior experience is needed.
✨ What You’ll Experience
Hands-on introduction to Kalinga bamboo and gong instruments
Foundational rhythmic patterns and group playing
Cultural and historical context of Kalinga music traditions
A welcoming, intergenerational learning environment
You will not only learn how to play — you will learn how to listen, respond, and move in rhythm with others.
✨ A Different Kind of Workshop
The Manilatown Ancestral program is not simply a class. It is a community of practice — a living space for learning, practicing, and carrying forward pre-colonial Philippine music and dance traditions. Rooted in respect, humility, and perseverance, participants are invited into a relationship:
with heritage knowledge
with embodied discipline
with community and shared responsibility
This is not about performance alone. It is about continuity.
🌱 Community-Supported Access
This workshop is offered as a gift to the community. Those who are able are invited to contribute to help sustain the work. Your presence matters. Your support helps this living tradition continue.
🎟 Reserve Your Spot
Space is limited to support a focused and interactive experience. Advance registration is required.
👉 Register Here at Eventbrite
🌺 About Manilatown Heritage Foundation
The Manilatown Heritage Foundation safeguards and activates the living cultural legacy of San Francisco’s Historic Manilatown and the International Hotel through arts, education, and community programs.
Our Manilatown Ancestral program is made possible by the generous support of the Asian Pacific Fund, California Arts Council, San Francisco Arts Commission, and San Francisco Grants for the Arts.
For more information about Manilatown Academy, the Manilatown Ancestral program, or the Manilatown Heritage Foundation, please contact us at: mhf@manilatown.org