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Okir: Mindanao's Sacred Patterns

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The Okir is a sacred and intricate artistic tradition of Muslim Mindanao, and in this episode, we chart its 1,400-year journey. From its pre-Islamic, animistic roots seen in protective naga serpent carvings to its sophisticated evolution under Islamic aniconism, the Okir transformed its motifs into stylized, flowing patterns that became a symbol of enduring identity. It survived Spanish colonization, wartime destruction, and the 2017 Marawi siege. But its greatest challenge is happening now. We explore the painful paradox at the heart of Marawi's recovery: in a way, Okir is a means of healing for a displaced community, yet their sacred patterns now adorn the empty buildings of a controversial reconstruction, leaving a haunting question: What happens when a culture’s soul is used to decorate a ghost town?

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The Okir is a sacred and intricate artistic tradition of Muslim Mindanao, and in this episode, we chart its 1,400-year journey. From its pre-Islamic, animistic roots seen in protective naga serpent carvings to its sophisticated evolution under Islamic aniconism, the Okir transformed its motifs into stylized, flowing patterns that became a symbol of enduring identity. It survived Spanish colonization, wartime destruction, and the 2017 Marawi siege. But its greatest challenge is happening now. We explore the painful paradox at the heart of Marawi's recovery: in a way, Okir is a means of healing for a displaced community, yet their sacred patterns now adorn the empty buildings of a controversial reconstruction, leaving a haunting question: What happens when a culture’s soul is used to decorate a ghost town?

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