Pamana

SBS Audio

Culture must be passed down in order to preserve it. Pamana is a series dedicated to stories that revolve around the celebration, preservation, and passing down of Filipino culture—whether it be values, traditions, language, arts, or ways of living.

  1. 11/26/2025

    The Encounters, Mga Salubong, inter-generational relationships, and stories from migrants' lens

    'The Encounters, Mga Salubong' is an inter-generational story, a mother, her daughter, and her granddaughter, and how migration has shaped their relationships—a migrant's story created by Palanca Awardee, Ricardo Magno.

    1 min

  2. 11/19/2025

    Acclaimed Fil-Aus writer Merlinda Bobis sees nature as an important source of inspiration for her novels

    Dr Merlinda Bobis is an award-winning writer and performer and an honorary senior lecturer at the Australian National University in Canberra

    13 min

  3. 11/07/2025

    Australian-born Pinoys proudly embrace Visayan language and Tinikling tradition

    Both born and raised in Melbourne, Arrifa Nasarudin and Giuzelle Di Nuzzo speak fluent Visayan and share a love for Tinikling.

    9 min

  4. 10/30/2025

    Filipino diaspora in Australia: From historical pearl divers to modern growth of skilled migrants

    Filipinos have a long history in Australia, from the 19th-century Manilamen in the pearl industry to those who served in World Wars I and II. Today, over 400,000 Filipinos live in Australia, enriching its culture, education, and economy, and shaping modern Australian society.

    18 min

  5. 10/09/2025

    Traditional sound of rondalla: A heritage of Filipino music

    Traditional Filipino rondalla music has deep historical roots. Although it originated from Spain and was brought to the Philippines in the mid-1500s, the art form evolved over time to reflect a distinctly Filipino sound and identity. Both its use and instruments were adapted, giving rise to native versions such as the bandurria, laud, octavina, and others.

    14 min

  6. 08/11/2025

    First Philippine Barrio Fiesta Celebrated in Cairns, Queensland

    Hundreds gathered at the Western Event Lawn Esplanade in Cairns for the first-ever Philippine Barrio Fiesta, featuring parades, competitions, cultural showcases and authentic Filipino food.

    2 min

  7. 05/29/2025

    Melbourne's Filipino seniors to lead 127th Philippine Independence Day tribute to heroes old and new

    Bayanihan in Melbourne Inc., a seniors’ community group that fosters connection and inclusion, will host a Philippine Independence Day celebration on June 7, honouring both historical icons and today’s everyday heroes.

    11 min

  8. 03/25/2025

    'Do what makes your heart happy': 75-year-old Filipino-Australian retiree gets tattooed by Apo Whang-Od

    Violi Calvert felt something extraordinary when she met the legendary tattoo artist, Apo Whang-Od.

    14 min
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Culture must be passed down in order to preserve it. Pamana is a series dedicated to stories that revolve around the celebration, preservation, and passing down of Filipino culture—whether it be values, traditions, language, arts, or ways of living.

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  • Channel
    SBS Audio
  • Creator
    SBS
  • Years Active
    2K
  • Episodes
    16
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2025, Special Broadcasting Services
  • Show Website
    Pamana

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