ANGELES CITY -- Ever wonder why Kapampangans are showoffs?
A lecture by Kapampangan language and culture advocate Mike Pangilinan is set to explain this cultural peculiarity of the Kapampangans in a free lecture set at the at the Museum of Philippine Social History.
The event is organized by the Sèddduan ning Ámánang Kabiasnan Kapampángan (Institute for Kapampángan Cultural Heritage) and Museum of Philippine Social History with the lecture titled "Ót Mayábang la ring Kapampángan" (why Kapampangans are boastful).
The lecture will be held on August 9 at 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 a.m. The lecture is expected to dwell on cultural, social and historical background behind the Kapampangan's social attitude and perception.
Pangilinan, executive director of Sidduan ning Ámánang Kabiasnang Kapampángan, is a foremost researcher and advocate of the Kapampangan language. He has been conducting Kulitan workshops in a bid to educate Kapampangans of their own ancient script.
A noted Kapampangan linguistic expert, Pangilinan is the author of the book "Kulitan" which is an introduction to the indigenous Kapampangan script. Pangilinan has done extensive research on the Kapampangan language and has presented his works in conferences here and abroad.
Pangilinan's lecture will be held at the 128-year-old Pamintuan Mansion in Miranda Street, Barangay Sto. Rosario which now houses the Museum of Philippine Social History. Administered under the National Historical Commission of the Philippines, the facility plays host and conducts lectures on varying topics from culture, tradition and contemporary issues.
