The Sulu Sea warrior people whose Parang Sabil tradition of honorable death in battle against colonial oppressors made the Tausug the most militarily formidable people the Spanish and American empires faced in the archipelago.
Tausug people — a Philippine Austronesian-speaking Muslim nation of the Sulu Archipelago whose name means 'people of the current,' their maritime mastery of the Sulu and Celebes Seas making them the dominant trading and raiding force of the southern Philippines, their kris-wielding warriors and lantaka cannon-equipped war proas keeping Spanish Manila on permanent defensive alert for 333 years of unbroken resistance. The American Moro Wars' Battle of Bud Dajo in 1906 — in which US forces killed between 600 and 1,000 Tausug men, women, and children sheltering in a volcanic crater, an event that shocked Mark Twain into writing one of American literature's most searing anti-imperial critiques — stands as the defining trauma of Tausug historical memory, their resistance legacy living on in the Bangsamoro struggle for self-determination. This interactive sweatshirt connects you to that Sulu Sea warrior legacy and Tausug Filipino heritage with a QR code linking to the full story.
HERITAG is a purpose-driven brand that celebrates cultural diversity and awareness. Wear and share your social identity and cultural heritage with a unique collection of interactive sweatshirts that carry flags of ethnic groups in the Philippines. Create informative and fun moments by inviting people to scan the visible QR code and learn about the diverse Filipino population.
Making products on demand instead of in bulk also helps reduce overproduction, and this quality sweatshirt is made especially for you as soon as you place an order.
Few more things to know about this sweatshirt: • Scannable QR code printed on the back for an interactive and fun experience • Designed to educate about a nation's proud history milestones and rich culture • Custom print-on-demand • 50% cotton, 50% polyester • Unisex regular fit, sturdy and warm, pre-shrunk soft-feel fabric • Double-needle stitched spandex collar, shoulders, armholes, cuffs, and hem
