Gift of Barong: A Journey from Within
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Gift of Barong: A Journey from Within

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Comprehensive Unit44 pagesGrade Level: High School – Community CollegeIncludes teacher's guide + DVD ("The Gift of Barong" film) The Gift of Barong: A Journey from Within is a documentary about Dan Moreno and Jon Villar, two Filipino-American surfers who, growing up, were disassociated from their Filipino heritage. As adults, however, each has a personal experience that inspires them to question who they are, where their families come from, and why their families immigrated to the United States of America. As a result, they decide to travel to the Philippines to try to connect with their country of descent. By conversing with local residents, interacting with the physical environment, and engaging in cultural traditions, Dan and Jon start to understand the Philippines' historical and contemporary triumphs and struggles. They likewise begin to explore what it means to them to be Filipino-American. This unit uses Dan and Jon’s story as a platform to encourage conversations about identit

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