WHAT IS SANINA?
Sanina, the Bisaya word for “garment”, represents the heart of the project.
However, it’s more than just clothing; it reflects the culture, identity, and lived experiences of the Visayan people before colonization. Sanina aims to honor the roots of local language and cultural ownership in owning stories through accurate storytelling, documentation, and collaboration.
OUR VISION
To spark curiosity, pride, and cultural awareness by making pre-colonial Visayan clothing visible, engaging, and accessible to both local and global audiences.
OUR MISSION
At Sanina, we strive to accurately document and present historically grounded visuals and the narratives of pre-colonial Visayan garments.
WHO WE ARE
Sanina is a heritage-focused initiative led by a group of De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde Multimedia Arts students passionate about reconnecting people to pre-colonial Visayan identity. Through partnerships with Visayan organizations that fight for the same advocacy and weaving communities, the project promotes responsible cultural appreciation and meaningful engagement.
Whether you are a tourist, student, artist, or cultural supporter, Sanina welcomes you to explore, learn, and connect.
THE TEAM
Hally Carillo
CULTURAL PROJECT COORDINATOR
Renee Castro
PROJECT MANAGER
Claire Chua
CREATIVE DIRECTOR
Alekz Cabantac
CONTENT WRITER
Alyssa Castillo
VISUAL ARTIST
Textiles used in the website’s design have been provided by ANTHILL Fabrics.