The Polyglot Magazine - Issue 13

We are delighted to present Issue 13, 𝑴𝒂𝒏𝒂𝒊𝒈, guest edited by Mila Bongco-Philipzig in partnership with Philippine Edmonton Events and Arts Society (PHIDEAS).

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In 𝑴𝒂𝒏𝒂𝒊𝒈 ("to prevail" in Tagalog), we celebrate artists and writers of Philippine heritage, offering a glimpse into the vibrant cultures of a nation spanning 7,641 islands, home to more than 114 million people who speak a variety of languages and dialects. The Philippines is enriched by over 17 million Indigenous peoples across 110 ethnolinguistic groups, and a 12-million-strong diaspora worldwide.

This issue bursts with multimodal art, crafted from soil, clay with rice husks, plastic nets, and recycled materials, as well as poetry, calligrams, stories, a recipe, and drag artistry.

Featured languages include Tagalog, Bicolano, Kiniray-a, Ilokano, English, Bisaya, and Talaandig.

This special edition was made possible by the City of Edmonton’s Anti-Racism Grant Program and our partnership with the Philippine Edmonton Events and Arts Society.