Posted on May 20, 2023
An ancient writing system from the Philippines makes an unlikely comeback
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One glance at Filipino social media and you will find a recurrent set of waves, twists and inverted heart shapes. They’re more than just symbols — they’re part of the 17-character writing system called Baybayin, which is making a comeback after hundreds of years.
The ancient script can now be found on streetwear and trendy booze, in card games and tattoos and even on Filipina American singer H.E.R.’s attire.
The ancient script can now be found on streetwear and trendy booze, in card games and tattoos and even on Filipina American singer H.E.R.’s attire.
An ancient writing system from the Philippines makes an unlikely comeback
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Philippines
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PO1 William "Chip" Nagel
..."They’re more than just symbols — they’re part of the 17-character writing system called Baybayin, which is making a comeback after hundreds of years. The ancient script can now be found on streetwear and trendy booze, in card games and tattoos and even on Filipina American singer H.E.R.’s attire."
..."They’re more than just symbols — they’re part of the 17-character writing system called Baybayin, which is making a comeback after hundreds of years. The ancient script can now be found on streetwear and trendy booze, in card games and tattoos and even on Filipina American singer H.E.R.’s attire."
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