🇲🇱 Representing my roots as a Máppiâng Súgî and my Sapnî as a royal descendant of the Dátus, Rájas, and Lakans of Luzon (who are also of the Sultans of Sulu and Brunei, and of the ancient Mahārājas of Majapahit), and of the Ápûs of the #indigenous Áitâ. Also embedded in this regalia are deeper symbolisms that traditionally represents the people, particularly the peasants and the working class. . 🇲🇱 Recreating our #MappiangSugi regalia is a daunting task and a never ending journey. Luckily I belong to a long line of Scholars and Culture Bearers who have preserved and passed down our ancient knowledge through the centuries of colonialism and modern society. . 🇲🇱 Máppiâng Súgî is the Kapampángan term for nobility. In our traditional society of precolonial Lúsung (Luzon), to be a Máppiâng Súgî is not based on your family’s wealth nor land ownership. It’s always been about your bloodline’s history and continuing contribution to society and the well being of our communities, especially of the most vulnerable. So here I am, an artist-scholar-activsist, proudly continuing the legacies of my ancestors to empower and genuinely #SERVEthePEOPLE ✊🏽🇵🇭 _ #KnowYourRoots ⚔️ #KnowHistoryKnowSelf _ 📸: @mirxndxikx 🎓 #TeamYak’s outfit at the 2019 #UCDavis #Filipinx Graduation Ceremony https://www.instagram.com/p/B-s27jeDKcl/?igshid=169xj4bgmy59y