Our events
Tëmuwanan: Tumoan Festival of the Tigwahanon Tribe
Celebrating the annual Tumoan Festival with the Tigwahanon Tribe, the Mama-ën and friends group traverse to Sitio Alubijid for a weekend of talks on cultural preservation, performances by elders, and demonstrations of ancient techniques.
Kamugnaan Sa Atúa 2025
After half a year of organizing, Balay Kasamtangan and Sword Isles Studios successfully mount “Kamugnaan Sa Atúa” in Atúa Midtown, Cebu City by bringing together creatives and cultural bearers from both Mindanao and Luzon to meet in central Visayas.
Top of the Morning with Jiggy Juice — TMC 105.1
Sword Isles Studios and Balay Kasamtangan sit down with the Voice of Cebu Jiggy Juice and Raph Chavez for talks on why cultural revitalization and preservation are relevant to today’s pressing issues.
Inato Podcast with Bai Jaya and Bai Marvin — TMC 105.1
Legends Bai Jaya and Bai Marvin become characters in the Gubat Banwa universe guided by the directors of Sword Isles Studios, Dylan Briones and Fae Bergonia. Discussions on what cultural revitalization is and how Gubat Banwa is pioneering it through the world of table-top roleplaying games.
Cebu Art Book Fair 2025
Thanks to friends from Danggit sa Langit, Balay Kasamtangan participated for the first time in the famous Cebu Art Book Fair 2025 and released our first zine “Corners of Mindanao”.
The Responsible Traveler: Cotabato 2025
Paying a long overdue visit to old friends Jowahdi Salik and Charles Alimpoos in Cotabato, Balay Kasamtangan explores what's new in the seat of BARMM.
Matigsalug Day 2025
Team Balay Kasamtangan with Basbasënën Adey, Dr. Eli, and Ice Bongalo make their way to Brgy. Panganan in Kitaotao, Bukidnon to celebrate Matigsalug Day.
Batasan sa Bukidon: Visiting the Matigsalug, Umajamnon, and Talaandig ancestral domains
Balay Kasamtangan traverses the ancestral lands of the Matigsalug, Umajamnon, and Talaandig tribes of Bukidnon, strengthening bonds across communities.
Banlag Ta: Coming home to Camiguin
Banlag ta means "our home" in Kinamiguin and "let's go home" in Binisaya. Situated on the slope of Mount Mambajao lies a home that carries the history and culture of the Manobo-Kamiguingnon, led by Datú Mark Aguiman.
Gabii Sa Kabilin 2025
Celebrating Cebu’s cultural heritage, Team Balay Kasamtangan explores Gabii sa Kabilin, an event held annually across all major local heritage sites.
Hiatus Coffee
Balay Kasamtangan finds a home in Hiatus Coffee, Malaybalay City. Opening night was spent with new friends and stories of life as people finding art in everything. Works by guest artists are displayed from April 14 to May 14, 2025.
Del Rio’s Cafe
Balay Kasamtangan launches in partnership with Bukidnon Local Artists Kulektib, Bukidnon Business Community, and Del Rio’s Cafe in Malaybalay City for a roundtable discussion among creatives of all ages and professions on life as art collectives.
Mata sa Kaamulan 2025
Part two of Balay Kasamtangan’s adventures with Nica Aquino a.k.a. Mata Art Gallery, the team brings her and her mother to the beginning of Kaamulan Festival, Bukidnon’s annual celebration of culture that calls together all 7 tribes of the region.
Bahandi ni Baï Ming: Ming's Collection in Iligan City
With our good friend Nica Aquino a.k.a. Mata Art Gallery, Balay Kasamtangan visits Baï Ming’s Maranao Collectibles store in Iligan City.
Upcoming events
We’re always looking for partners that want to build more creative spaces and networks. Stay tuned for events near you or get in touch with us to see how we can work together!