Bayabin script

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  • This photo taken on June 22, 2019 shows artist Taipan Lucero doing calligraphy using the indigenous script known as Baybayin, used before Spanish colonisation in 1521, at an event in Manila. Photos: AFP / Noel Celis
    This photo taken on June 22, 2019 shows artist Taipan Lucero doing calligraphy using the indigenous script known as Baybayin, used before Spanish colonisation in 1521, at an event in Manila. Photos: AFP / Noel Celis
  • This photo taken on July 6, 2019 shows cultural advocate Leo Emmanuel Castro teaching students the indigenous script known as Baybayin, used before Spanish colonisation in 1521, in Manila. From tattoos, shirts, and artworks to a computer font and mobile apps, Baybayin found a rebirth among millennials and professionals learning its 17 characters beyond the marginal mention in history class. Photos: AFP / Noel Celis
    This photo taken on July 6, 2019 shows cultural advocate Leo Emmanuel Castro teaching students the indigenous script known as Baybayin, used before Spanish colonisation in 1521, in Manila. From tattoos, shirts, and artworks to a computer font and mobile apps, Baybayin found a rebirth among millennials and professionals learning its 17 characters beyond the marginal mention in history class. Photos: AFP / Noel Celis
  • This photo taken on July 15, 2019 shows National Museum researcher Leo Batoon pointing to a Baybayin character etched on a glass window at the National Museum in Manila. From tattoos, shirts, and artworks to a computer font and mobile apps, Baybayin found a rebirth among millennials and professionals learning its 17 characters beyond the marginal mention in history class.
    This photo taken on July 15, 2019 shows National Museum researcher Leo Batoon pointing to a Baybayin character etched on a glass window at the National Museum in Manila. From tattoos, shirts, and artworks to a computer font and mobile apps, Baybayin found a rebirth among millennials and professionals learning its 17 characters beyond the marginal mention in history class.
  • This photo taken on June 11, 2019 shows cultural advocate Leo Emmanuel Castro holding a piece of bamboo inscribed with indigenous Baybayin script at his shop in Manila. From tattoos, shirts, and artworks to a computer font and mobile apps, Baybayin found a rebirth among millennials and professionals learning its 17 characters beyond the marginal mention in history class.
    This photo taken on June 11, 2019 shows cultural advocate Leo Emmanuel Castro holding a piece of bamboo inscribed with indigenous Baybayin script at his shop in Manila. From tattoos, shirts, and artworks to a computer font and mobile apps, Baybayin found a rebirth among millennials and professionals learning its 17 characters beyond the marginal mention in history class.
  • This photo taken on July 15, 2019 shows National Museum researcher Leo Batoon pointing to a Baybayin character etched on a glass window at the National Museum in Manila. From tattoos, shirts, and artworks to a computer font and mobile apps, Baybayin found a rebirth among millennials and professionals learning its 17 characters beyond the marginal mention in history class. - TO GO WITH AFP STORY: Philippines-culture-language, FEATURE by Ayee MACARAIG / AFP / TED ALJIBE / TO GO WITH AFP STORY: Philippines-culture-language, FEATURE by Ayee MACARAIG
    This photo taken on July 15, 2019 shows National Museum researcher Leo Batoon pointing to a Baybayin character etched on a glass window at the National Museum in Manila. From tattoos, shirts, and artworks to a computer font and mobile apps, Baybayin found a rebirth among millennials and professionals learning its 17 characters beyond the marginal mention in history class. - TO GO WITH AFP STORY: Philippines-culture-language, FEATURE by Ayee MACARAIG / AFP / TED ALJIBE / TO GO WITH AFP STORY: Philippines-culture-language, FEATURE by Ayee MACARAIG
  • This photo taken on June 22, 2019 shows artist Taipan Lucero doing calligraphy using the indigenous script known as Baybayin, used before Spanish colonisation in 1521, at an event in Manila.
    This photo taken on June 22, 2019 shows artist Taipan Lucero doing calligraphy using the indigenous script known as Baybayin, used before Spanish colonisation in 1521, at an event in Manila.
  • This photo taken on June 11, 2019 shows cultural advocate Leo Emmanuel Castro holding pieces of bamboo inscribed with indigenous Baybayin script at his shop in Manila.
    This photo taken on June 11, 2019 shows cultural advocate Leo Emmanuel Castro holding pieces of bamboo inscribed with indigenous Baybayin script at his shop in Manila.
  • This photo taken on July 6, 2019 shows cultural advocate Leo Emmanuel Castro teaching students the indigenous script known as Baybayin, used before Spanish colonisation in 1521, in Manila.
    This photo taken on July 6, 2019 shows cultural advocate Leo Emmanuel Castro teaching students the indigenous script known as Baybayin, used before Spanish colonisation in 1521, in Manila.

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