How Ancient Pots are Made in the Philippines (Gold in the Mountains of Kalinga)

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Kalinga is a true haven for tradition and art in the Philippines. This is a two-part episode of our Kalinga series where we explored the art form of making palayoks (Filipino clay pots) and the dangerous lives of the gold miners of Pasil. This ancient pottery from Pasil is one of the oldest earthenware traditions that has been passed down from generations of “manfafanga” (potters). It’s a sight to behold if you ever get your hands on a unique piece. Meanwhile, far away from the peaceful lives of the quiet village, the hardworking gold miners are practicing their daily routine of mining for the precious metal despite the dangerous conditions around them. Special thanks to: Pasil Potters Association For orders, please contact Rowena Gonnay on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rowena.gonnay Erick Langgoc Redford Oclit Barangay Balatoc Gold Miners Additional References: Jill K Carino, “Philippines: gold mining and Indigenous Peoples in the Cordillera,” International Work Group for Indigenous Affairs (IWGIA), August 31, 2023 The Balatoc ICCA, NewCAPP “Expanding and Diversifying the National System of Terrestial Protected Areas in the Philippines Project” Susan Egan Keane, “Mercury Free gold mining takes hold in Northern Philippines,” Expert Blog, July 19, 2013 Kimberlie Quitasol, “Kalinga tribe questions NCIP on mining exploration nod,” Inquirer, December 23, 2013 Lalin Abbacan-Tuguic, Raymar Galinggan, “Earthenware: The Art of Traditional Pottery of Pasil Kalinga” International Journey of Advanced Reserach in Mamnagement and Social Sciences, June 2016 Shelby Parlade, “Made of the Earth, Grid Magazine, August 2023 Guru Press, “Dangtalan, Pasil potters pursue preservation of traditional pot making,” May 5, 2022 Francesca Torres, “What is Kalinga Pottery? History, Facts, Descriptions, Examples,” Crafts Hero, April 2, 2021 ZigZag Weekly, Crafts”women”ship: The Handmade Pottery of Pasil, March 25, 2019 Jump to: (0:00) Intro (0:41) Palayoks (23:40) Gold Mining (42:10) Outro ------------------------------- We are looking for collaborators, content producers, brands, and anyone who has a story to tell. Email us at [email protected] The Fat Kid Inside Studios Erwan Heussaff - Founder Kashka Gaddi - Content Producer Eamonn Quizon - Cinematographer Edel Cayetano - Story Producer Harold Singzon - Story Producer Mary Lournette Baligod - Story Producer Kleo Balares - Supervising Producer Hans Rivera - Multimedia Producer Julius Rivera - Camera Operator Steven Sune - Editor Lorraine Santos - Editor Dana Blaze - Editor MK Tayona - Editor Klyde Arce - Editor Martin Narisma - Food Editor Kathryna de Bustos - Content Manager Chester Velasco - Production Assistant Kevin Amponin - Production Assistant Dustin Dagamac - Colorist Sofia Paderes - Graphic Designer Kim Manuel - Graphic Designer Roanne Salvacion - Accountant Donalyn Aranda - Accounting Assistant Social Media: http://www.instagram.com/featrmedia http://www.twitter.com/featrmedia http://www.facebook.com/featrmedia http://www.instagram.com/erwan http://www.twitter.com/erwanheussaff