Happy Year of the Dragon! What truly defines a dragon?

This #YearOfTheDragon let's dive deep into the myriad cultures to uncover the power, wisdom, and allure of dragons that have captivated human imagination for centuries. From the firebreathing legends of Europe and the celestial guardians of East Asia, to the fascinating dragon lores of Southeast Asia, Africa, and the Americas, we embark on an exploration into the essence of dragons across diverse cultures.

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Chapters:
00:00 Intro
01:18 Year of the Dragon
02:12 Dragons in Western Cultures
04:05 Dragons in East Asia
05:48 Dragons in Philippine Mythologies
09:38 Learn more!
10:15 Dragons Across Southeast Asia
14:20 Support My Channel & Research
15:06 Dragons in Africa & the Americas
17:23 What truly defines a dragon?

About KIRBY:
Kirby PábalanTáyag Aráullo is a Filipino American historian, content creator, and renowned culture bearer based in California. He is also the author of the groundbreaking book “Black Lives & Brown Freedom: Untold Histories of War, Solidarity, & Genocide,” and the CoFounder and former Director of Operations for the Bulosan Center for Filipino Studies at the University of California, Davis.

Kirby is a direct descendant of the last indigenous Paramount Kings of Luzon (of both Lakandúlâ of Tondo and Rája Matandá of Maynílâ), of the anticolonial revolutionary Katipuneros, and of World War II Guerilyeras who fought for the liberation of the islands we now call the Philippines.

Born in Angeles City, Philippines, Kirby spent his childhood amidst the rebuilding of his homeland in the aftermath of Mt. Pinatubo’s cataclysmic eruption. His childhood beneath the shadows of the city’s redlight district, slum neighborhoods, and Clark Air Base (a former U.S. military installation) sparked his lifelong passion in advocating for the rights and the wellbeing of marginalized and disenfranchised communities. As a direct descendant of revolutionaries, politicos, and activists, Kirby’s upbringing was molded by productively engaging and navigating the realms of advocacy, traditional politics, and grassroots activism.

With a keen interest in varying fields (such as history, public affairs, and filmmaking) and a strong commitment to serving the community, Kirby studied at some of the world’s most prestigious institutions, such as Harvard University, the University of California, Davis, and the Université catholique de Louvain (one of Europe’s oldest universities). He has been teaching Filipino people’s history through writing in indigenous Philippine scripts (Kulitan & Baybayin) for over a decade.

Today, Kirby is wellknown for his educationally engaging YouTube channel where you can find videos about history, culture, and everything in between! He is also currently working on his next big book “Luzones & the New World: Forgotten Histories from Southeast Asia to the Americas” along with an easytoread book and zine series known as “Know Our Roots,” and an educational coloring book series called “Color Our Roots.”

Kirby is an educator who is wellrooted in his culture and passionate about his colorful heritage (Kapampángan, Tagálog, Indigenous Áytá, Pangasinan, and SpanishBasquePortugueseIrish Mestizo); he strives to decolonize Philippine history and democratize Ethnic Studies through knowledge and creativity. Kirby is a Dátû and Lakan by blood but an ArtistScholarActivist at heart.