Ang Lipi ni Lapulapu
90′ x 25′
1984 with Vicente Clement and Presco Tabios
2024 restoration with Dev Heyrana, Mariel Paat and Pablo Ruiz Arroyo
SOMA Pilipinas Filipino Cultural Heritage District unveils the restoration of the first mural depicting the history of Filipino immigration to the Americas, named “Ang Lipi ni Lapu Lapu”, which translates to “The Descendents of Lapu Lapu”. Lipi ni Lapu Lapu is a visual timeline documenting Philippine history and history of migration of Filipinos to the Americas. The mural, first installed in 1984 by lead artist Johanna Poethig, highlights the 300 year old Galleon Trade to the waves of migration including agricultural and fish workers, nurses, doctors and teachers.
https://www.npr.org/2024/10/27/nx-s1-5135715/filipino-jeepney-san-francisco
https://www.ktvu.com/video/1491808
https://simplebooklet.com/sept2024fallissue#page=35
