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Rice: The Filipino Staple
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For our finale episode, we talk about the journey of the ultimate Filipino staple, tracing how a grain introduced by Austronesian migrants transformed from a prestige food for the elite into the non-negotiable foundation of daily life. Through 3,500 years of agricultural history, we examine the spiritual rituals of the Cordilleras, the impact of colonial encomiendas, and the technological shifts of the Green Revolution that reshaped the landscape. How can rice serve as a lens for understanding Filipino identity, resilience, and the delicate balance between tradition and survival?
160 episodes
Manage episode 520809785 series 3269074
For our finale episode, we talk about the journey of the ultimate Filipino staple, tracing how a grain introduced by Austronesian migrants transformed from a prestige food for the elite into the non-negotiable foundation of daily life. Through 3,500 years of agricultural history, we examine the spiritual rituals of the Cordilleras, the impact of colonial encomiendas, and the technological shifts of the Green Revolution that reshaped the landscape. How can rice serve as a lens for understanding Filipino identity, resilience, and the delicate balance between tradition and survival?
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