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Pamana
by SBS
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.
Episodes
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OPM Trivia: 'Mabuhay' a special song for Miss Universe
The song “Mabuhay” holds a special place in the history of the Miss Universe pageant. Discover the story behind this iconic Filipino song. 📢 Where to Catch SBS Filipino 🔊 On Air – Tune in to SBS Filipino on radio stations across Australia and website live stream, and TV Channel 302 from 10 AM…
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29th annual Barrio Fiesta in Darwin celebrates cultural pride and community spirit in the Northern Territory
The Filipino Australian Association of the Northern Territory (FAANT) hosted the 29th annual Barrio Fiesta on Saturday, August 29, 2026, at the Filipino Community Centre in Marrara. 📢 Where to Catch SBS Filipino 🔊 On Air – Tune in to SBS Filipino on radio stations across Australia and website...
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'Spirit of Mindanao' takes centre stage at Melbourne's first Kadayawan Festival
The first Kadayawan sa Melbourne 2026 happened on Saturday, 29 August 2026, at the Philippine Community Centre in Laverton. 📢 Where to Catch SBS Filipino 🔊 On Air – Tune in to SBS Filipino on radio stations across Australia and website live stream, and TV Channel 302 from 10 AM to 11 AM AEST...
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Beyond 'I Do': How a Queensland marriage celebrant makes every wedding more personal
In Australia, a wedding is about more than saying “I do". For Queensland-based marriage celebrant Josie Dare, it is an opportunity to bring each couple’s unique story to life through personal memories, meaningful rituals and their own language—all while ensuring the ceremony meets Australian…
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Filipino Language School of Canberra to celebrate Buwan ng Wika with Fiesta ng Bayan
The Filipino Language School of Canberra (FLSC) will mark Filipino Language Month with its annual Fiesta ng Bayan celebration on 22 August, bringing the Canberra Filipino community together through language, culture and shared heritage. 📢 Where to Catch SBS Filipino 🔊 On Air – Tune in to SBS...
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After years of searching: Australian Filmmaker recounts emotional reunion with his biological mother in the Philippines
After growing up in Australia with his adoptive family, Australian filmmaker Joel de Carteret began searching for his biological mother in the Philippines. In Part 2 of his interview with SBS Filipino, he recounts the challenges of that journey, the emotional moment they finally reunited and how...
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Learn Filipino #5 – Food: A taste of Filipino culture
Food is one of the best ways to understand a country's history, values, and traditions. In the Philippines, every meal tells a story—from the ingredients our ancestors gathered from rivers and forests to recipes passed down through generations. Today, let's learn some Filipino food words while...
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‘There’s beauty in everyday moments’: Fil-Aus creative spotlights culture through visual storytelling
Visual storyteller Justin Cueno shares how family support, cultural heritage, and local connections drive his creative journey across Western Sydney. 📢 Where to Catch SBS Filipino 🔊 On Air – Tune in to SBS Filipino on radio stations across Australia and website live stream, and TV Channel 302...
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'I found my roots through the Filipino pearl divers': The enduring connection between Filipino migrants and First Nations Peoples
What began as a deeply personal search for belonging grew into years of research uncovering the lives, contributions and enduring legacy of Australia’s earliest Filipino migrants. Filipino academic and lawyer Dr Gil Marvel Tabucanon of Macquarie University spoke with SBS Filipino about the...
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'I'm halo-halo': Fil-Aus director reveals cultural journey and how her ‘Ina’ made it to 2026 Canneseries
A panel discussion for the comedy-drama series Ina reveals how personal cultural struggles and identity inspired its historic selection for the 2026 Canneseries. 📢 Where to Catch SBS Filipino SKIP ADVERTISEMENTAdvertisement 🔊 On Air – Tune in to SBS Filipino on radio stations across Australia…
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'I'm half but proud of our heritage': This Canberran lumpia-eating competition winner shares her love for Filipino cuisine
Belinda Baker proved her passion for Filipino food by consuming 20 pieces of lumpia in just four minutes to claim the title of 'Lumpia Queen'. 📢 Where to Catch SBS Filipino 🔊 On Air – Tune in to SBS Filipino on radio stations across Australia and website live stream, and TV Channel 302 from 10…
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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…
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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.
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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.
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'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.
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'Living my life's purpose': Engineer-turned-entrepreneur champions Filipino artisans online
With Tricia Pestaño's help, Analyn has been able to carry on the tradition of weaving the Malong Inaul. More than just a business, their partnership brings life and hope to families in their community.
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Groundbreaking ceremony held for Dr Jose Rizal’s first statue in Victoria on his 128th death anniversary
Filipinos in Australia commemorate the 128th anniversary of the death of the Philippines’ National Hero, Dr Jose Rizal.
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A mother preserves the Filipino language through a playgroup in Australia
A Melbourne mum started a playgroup to help her child socialise and maintain fluency in Filipino, taking the initiative to preserve the language.
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Why is pronouncing F and V in words a challenge for some Filipinos?
A sociolinguist, Dr Loy Lising, has woven the reasons why some Filipinos struggle to pronounce certain letters in words and why we should embrace our own language.
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Do you teach your kids the Filipino language? Learn the benefits of being multilingual
Learn the benefits and challenges of teaching the native language to a child born and raised in Australia.
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Filipinos in Melbourne hold Santacruzan and Flores de Mayo to pass on the tradition to the next generation
Hundreds of Filipinos in Melbourne, Australia, gathered at the Seaworks Maritime Precinct in Williamstown to witness and participate in the Santacruzan and Flores De Mayo.
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Filipino-Australians receive recognition for championing multiculturalism
Victorian Multicultural Honour Roll 2022 inducted 28 individuals including four Filipino-Australians.
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A family in Victoria finds music as a way to promote the Visayan dialect for younger generations
For the Tan family, music is one way to preserve and pass the knowledge of the Visayan dialect to the next generation. #Pamana
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
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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Pamana currently has 27 episodes available on PodParley. New episodes are automatically indexed when they're published to the podcast feed.
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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.
How often does Pamana release new episodes?
Pamana has 27 episodes. Check the episode list to see recent publication dates and frequency.
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Pamana is created and hosted by SBS.
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