# Event Details - **Event Name**: StoryTime Around the World: Ifugao Tales - **Event Start and End Date**: Sun, 17 May, 2026 at 02:00 pm – Sun, 17 May, 2026 at 04:00 pm (-07:00) - **Event Description**: Join Gassia Armenian for a lively reading of Benita and the Binobodan: An Ifugao Story, written by Marlon MartinAbout this EventSchedule2-3pm Storytime in the Gallery 3-4pm Art-Making in CourtyardJoin co-curator of Mountain Spirits, Gassia Armenian, for a lively reading of Benita and the Binobodan: An Ifugao Story, written by Marlon Martin and illustrated by Kizel Kotiw-An. The story follows a young girl who initially resists learning to weave but is sent to a neighboring village, where skilled artisans teach her the intricate techniques of binobodan, an ikat textile historically associated with Ifugao elites.Textile weaving is central to the transmission of Ifugao cultural values. Researchers from the Cordillera Textile Project (CordiTex) examine how these traditions are preserved and reinterpreted over time, including through children’s storytelling. Discover how Benita’s journey unfolds as she becomes a master weaver, gaining a deeper understanding of her cultural inheritance.Gassia Armenian is a curator and researcher at the Fowler Museum at UCLA, where she conducts collections research and manages exhibitions. She has curated several notable exhibitions, including those on Armenian textiles and diaspora, which received recognition from the Armenian Academy of Sciences in 2023, and pioneering exhibitions featuring interactive technology. Currently, she is curating an exhibition on the Ifugao people of the Philippines and developing a project linking global artists to local communities for ancestral healing. Prior to the Fowler, she worked with USAID in Armenia on civics education.Image courtesy of CordiTex; Written by Marlon Martin and illustrated by Kizel Cotiw-An. Published by Cordillera Textile Project, CordiTex, Baguio. City, Philippines, 2020. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/los-angeles/storytime-around-the-world-ifugao-tales/100001987708955995 - **Event Categories**: Exhibitions, Art, Nonprofit - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Los Angeles - **state**: CA - **country**: United States - **location**: The Fowler Museum at UCLA - **lat**: 34.0729241 - **long**: -118.44301919999998 - **full address**: The Fowler Museum at UCLA, 308 Charles E Young Drive North, Los Angeles, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: StoryTime Around the World: Ifugao Tales - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/7f323803d0c1b5a24e7a5c9b542c1cd58e83c8b6d715477b87ab0cb5b7862e9d-rimg-w1200-h1512-dcffffff-gmir.jpg?v=1776654446 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is StoryTime Around the World: Ifugao Tales being held? - **A:** StoryTime Around the World: Ifugao Tales takes place on Sun, 17 May, 2026 at 02:00 pm to Sun, 17 May, 2026 at 04:00 pm at The Fowler Museum at UCLA, 308 Charles E Young Drive North, Los Angeles, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing StoryTime Around the World: Ifugao Tales? - **A:** StoryTime Around the World: Ifugao Tales is organized by Fowler Museum at UCLA. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** StoryTime Around the World: Ifugao Tales is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Los Angeles, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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