Manilamen

Philippine-Louisiana Historical Mural
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Philippine-Louisiana Historical Mural

A highlight of the Filipino American History Month (FAHM) Symposium was the unveiling of the Philippine-Louisiana Historical Mural. The mural, created by seven Filipino artists and donated to the Philippine-Louisiana Historical Society (PLHS), depicts the live of the Manilamen, the Filipino settlers of coastal Louisiana. The 6×12 foot painting brings together elements of early settler…