Etiquette in Covering Festivals and Events Featuring Performances by Indigenous Peoples

Content creators covering events like festivals where indigenous peoples showcase their music and cultures should upload videos of the performances 𝗮𝘀 𝗶𝘀. Don't add overlay music or sound that completely drowns out or replaces the original sounds of the performers.

If the performers are beating gongs, then the sounds should be those of gongs. If the performers are using bamboo instruments, then the sounds should be those of bamboo instruments.

Many content creators often replace the original sounds of the performers with trending songs or music on reels. This is a disservice to the performers and their unique sounds. 

📷 Image from the Cordillera Festival of Festivals Facebook page.