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SB19 shows off creativity in baybayin calligraphy challenge in SF

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TJ Manotoc | TFC News San Francisco, California

<div class="embed-wrap"><figure data-feedback="fb:likes,fb:comments"><img alt="SB19 at Philippine Consulate General in San Francisco" src="https://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2022/tfc/11/18/sb19-1.png"/></figure></div><p>It was a cultural experience to remember as PPOP sensation SB19 was welcomed at the Philippine Consulate General in San Francisco with a unique baybayin calligraphy challenge.</p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Happening now at the 🇵🇭 Consulate General in SF. PPop Superstars <a href="https://twitter.com/SB19Official?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@SB19Official</a> take part in a special event with <a href="https://twitter.com/TaipanLucero?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@TaipanLucero</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/PHLinSF?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@phlinsf</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/NCCAOfficial?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@NCCAOfficial</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/OfficialSb19?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@officialsb19</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SB19SulatBaybayin?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#SB19SulatBaybayin</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SB19TaipanLucero?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#SB19TaipanLucero</a><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/KulturaPH?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#KulturaPH</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SentroRizal?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#SentroRizal</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SB19NCCAYouth?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#SB19NCCAYouth</a><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SB19SRAmbassador?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#SB19SRAmbassador</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SRSanFrancisco?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#SRSanFrancisco</a> <a href="https://t.co/BAt7cQLKgE">pic.twitter.com/BAt7cQLKgE</a></p>— TJ Manotoc (@tjmanotoc) <a href="https://twitter.com/tjmanotoc/status/1593421880941109248?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 18, 2022</a></blockquote><div><script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charSet="utf-8" type="text/javascript"></script></div><p>Ken, Josh, Justin, Pablo, and Stell went head to head amongst each other in creating their own baybayin art pieces.</p><p>The boys learned from one of the best in the field, as baybayin expert Taipan Lucero shared his tips to the group who gamely took on each other in an art showdown of sorts together with their San Francisco Bay Area fans.</p><div class="embed-wrap"><figure data-feedback="fb:likes,fb:comments"><img alt="SB19 art showdown" src="https://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2022/tfc/11/18/20221118_sb19-art-showdown.jpg"/></figure></div><p>Consul General Neil Frank Ferrer opened up the festivities as he welcomed the youth ambassadors who are in the midst of their first world tour.</p><div class="embed-wrap"><figure data-feedback="fb:likes,fb:comments"><img alt="Justin" src="https://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2022/tfc/11/18/justin.png"/></figure></div><p>As the PPOP group was busy with their baybayin challenge, Lucero shared how their advocacy for Philippine arts and culture could be a big boost to the youth.</p><p>&quot;It&#x27;s an honor that I was selected to be part of this event. Hopefully the fans of SB19 themselves will be more inclined to learn more about baybayin and to celebrate it as an art form and calligraphy,&quot; Lucero said.</p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">WATCH: Guess who won the <a href="https://twitter.com/SB19Official?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@SB19Official</a> Baybayin Challenge in San Francisco?<a href="https://twitter.com/PHLinSF?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@phlinsf</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/NCCAOfficial?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@NCCAOfficial</a><br/><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WYAT?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WYAT</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WYATTourSF?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WYATTourSF</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WhereYouAtSB19?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WhereYouAtSB19</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SB19?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#SB19</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SB19SulatBaybayin?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#SB19SulatBaybayin</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SB19TaipanLucero?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#SB19TaipanLucero</a><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/KulturaPH?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#KulturaPH</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SentroRizal?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#SentroRizal</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SB19NCCAYouth?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#SB19NCCAYouth</a><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SB19SRAmbassador?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#SB19SRAmbassador</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SRSanFrancisco?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#SRSanFrancisco</a> <a href="https://t.co/wE6PaiHjJP">pic.twitter.com/wE6PaiHjJP</a></p>— TJ Manotoc (@tjmanotoc) <a href="https://twitter.com/tjmanotoc/status/1593556408221376517?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 18, 2022</a></blockquote><div><script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charSet="utf-8" type="text/javascript"></script></div><p>The boys were given just a few minutes to come up with their most creative designs to pair with their baybayin words. Some were intensely collaborating, and others adding more Filipino elements to their designs.</p><div class="embed-wrap"><figure data-feedback="fb:likes,fb:comments"><img alt="Stell" src="https://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2022/tfc/11/18/stell.png"/></figure></div><p>As time expired, each team lead had to present their works and explain the themes and concepts. In the end, the team of Stell won the challenge.</p><p>For SB19, this unique experience was a memorable one that they shared an intimate night with their Bay Area fans.</p><div class="embed-wrap"><figure data-feedback="fb:likes,fb:comments"><img alt="Ken" src="https://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2022/tfc/11/18/20221118_ken.jpg"/></figure></div><p>&quot;I had so much fun working with my team, especially with the kids, with their little hands and tracing their hands. Sobrang cute nila (They are so cute),&quot; Ken said.</p><div class="embed-wrap"><figure data-feedback="fb:likes,fb:comments"><img alt="Pablo" src="https://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2022/tfc/11/18/20221118_pablo.jpg"/></figure></div><p>As for Pablo, he said &quot;my Filipino heart is filled with happiness and love. Parang kahit malayo kami sa Philippines (Even though we&#x27;re far from the Philippines), this feels like home, I really enjoyed the activity.&quot;</p><div class="embed-wrap"><figure data-feedback="fb:likes,fb:comments"><img alt="Josh" src="https://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2022/tfc/11/18/josh.png"/></figure></div><p>The day was made more memorable as SB19&#x27;s latest single WYAT charged up on the Billboard charts anew, hitting the #4 spot on the Hot Trending Songs list , even topping Justin Bieber and BTS.</p><p>On Friday night, SB19 will give their fans known as A&#x27;TIN another night to remember as they wrap up their WYAT US tour in Redwood City.</p><figure class="op-interactive"><iframe height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/U-9J_KqFoHA?enablejsapi=1" width="560"></iframe></figure><div class="iwantbar">Watch more News on <a href="https://www.iwanttfc.com/#!/browse/Genres/News/tag_id_genres/id_news" target="_blank">iWantTFC</a></div>

It was a cultural experience to remember as PPOP sensation SB19 was welcomed at the Philippine Consulate General in San Francisco with a unique baybayin calligraphy challenge.

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SB19 shows off creativity in baybayin calligraphy challenge in SF

TJ Manotoc | TFC News San Francisco,

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Published Nov 18, 2022 08:44 PM PHT

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Updated Nov 19, 2022 02:42 PM PHT

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