URCAD Sneak Peek: Chantal Anicoche

Thu, 14 Apr 2022 00:14:00 -0400

Ti Sao Mi Ditoy: A Snapshot of the Philippine Diaspora

Presenter: Chantal Nica Anicoche

Mentor: Katherine Lashley (English)

Abstract:

Ti Sao Mi Ditoy (What I Say Here) is a multi-media art magazine created by Chantal Anicoche, inspired by the cultural renaissance within the Philippine diaspora that is exploring aspects of pre-colonial life and identity. A longing to understand who we are and where we came from manifests through our writing when our voices are not otherwise being heard. That same yearning also manifests through the efforts of Philippine activism, striving to become organized, in hopes of ending injustices back home. Through a collection of submitted visual expressions, poetry, and prose, this zine pieces together the shared experiences from a community which has otherwise been fractured by generations of war, forced migration, and exploitative capitalism. This zine’s purpose is to provide space for a range of Filipino perspectives, each telling a unique story amidst the diverse political and social ideals within Filipino culture. Ti Sao Mi Ditoy (What I Say Here), is an assertion of these feelings through print media.