Oud Storytelling & Oral Histories

15,000.00

Long before Oud was weighed, graded, or traded, it was spoken.

It lived in whispered prayers rising with incense smoke, in forest songs passed from elder to child, and in the quiet memories of traders who carried its scent across deserts and seas. Oud has always been more than wood or resin — it is a story-bearer, shaped by time, faith, and human hands.

The Oud Storytelling & Oral Histories Course was born from a simple truth: when stories are lost, heritage fades — even if the commodity survives.

This course is a sanctuary for voices that have never been written, a bridge between generations, and a living archive of the cultural soul of Agarwood. Guided by elders, artisans, gatherers, traders, and spiritual practitioners, participants learn to listen with respect, record with integrity, and tell stories without taking ownership of what does not belong to them.

Course Details: Venue: Aetherial Natural Oils Corp, Christine Village 4, Biga, Tanza, Cavite Schedule: Special one on one session (Face to face or online). Time: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM (2-Days) Limited Slots: Only 6 participants per session – First come, first served!

Description

Participants are trained to capture the unseen: the moment resin first appears in a wounded tree, the silence before incense is lit, the honor carried in a trader’s word, and the beliefs that protect forests long after laws have been written. Through ethical oral history methods, sensory narrative techniques, and culturally grounded documentation practices, the course transforms memory into legacy.

In an era of digital speed and global markets, this course slows time — reminding us that progress without memory is erosion.

By preserving Oud’s living stories, the Oud Storytelling & Oral Histories Course ensures that future generations will not only smell Oud, but understand it — not only trade it, but respect it — and not only inherit its value, but its meaning.

Because when Oud is remembered only as a product, it disappears. But when it is remembered through story, it endures.

Exclusive Perks for Attendees:

  • Complimentary Agarwood Leaf Tea – Experience its unique aroma and health benefits.
  • Certificate of Participation
  • Decent Lunch is included in the package.

Reserve Your Slot Now! Note: 1. Provide your complete name to appear on the certificate upon registration/ordering. 2. Email your payment/deposit confirmation receipt in exchange of available seat. We only accept maximum 6 participants in every sessions.