It is not uncommon for letters, pictographs and symbols to have deep hidden meanings—even magical power, for cultures around the world have rich histories and stories connected to symbols, letters and written words. Other countries and cultures too have symbols and writing systems that were multi-dimensional, that is, their writing systems in application could not only be read as words and every day messages or chronicles, but...
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It is not uncommon for letters, pictographs and symbols to have deep hidden meanings—even magical power, for cultures around the world have rich histories and stories connected to symbols, letters and written words. Other countries and cultures too have symbols and writing systems that were multi-dimensional, that is, their writing systems in application could not only be read as words and every day messages or chronicles, but...
Read MorePlease visit this facebook event page to learn more about the Baybayin Creativity Workshops in the Metro Manila Area. It is given by Sarah Queblatin, friends & associates. Offering workshops in: * Baybayin Calligraphy * Baybayin Glass Painting* Baybayin...
Read MoreIt is not uncommon for letters, pictographs and symbols to have deep hidden meanings—even magical power, for cultures around the world have rich histories and stories connected to symbols, letters and written words. Other countries and cultures too have symbols and writing systems that were multi-dimensional, that is, their writing systems in application could not only be read as words and every day messages or chronicles, but...
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Part 2 of 3, Buwaya In Canoes, Rituals and other Ancestral Traditions In the previous post, I was delighted to share the buwaya shape in the NGA baybayin symbol, as pointed out by Akopito, and the other shapes of the buwaya present in weavings, tattoos and some beliefs. Here now I want to share with you how the buwaya is represented in Philippine sea vessels and in some traditional Philippine rituals. Buwaya in Sea Vessels...
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