Press Release
By Emailed for posting by Samahan Filipino American Performing Arts & Education Center
San Diego-CA
Fri 22nd July 2011
SAVE THE DATE: Philippine Cultural Arts Festival at BALBOA PARK corner Park Bl. & Presidents Way, San Diego-CA August 6 & 7, 2011, Saturday & Sunday, 11 am to 5 pm (FREE ADMISSION)
The 27th Philippine Cultural Arts Festival will be held on August 6 and 7, 2011 Saturday and Sunday, in Balboa Park at the corner of Park Boulevard and Presidents Way. A yearly production of the Samahan Filipino American Performing Arts & Education Center, the Festival runs from 11:00 am to 5:00 pm both days. Admission is FREE.
The main attraction of the two day Festival is continuous entertainment presented in a well-designed stage. The family-oriented and alcohol free event showcases from 11:30 am to 3 pm, the traditional performing arts of the Philippines including colorful folk dances from different regions of the Philippines, folk songs, Rondalla music and Kulintang music of the Southern Philippines. The traditional dances, arranged and choreographed by long time Artistic Director and Dance Instructor, Ruby Bersamin Chiong are performed by mostly US borne Filipino American youngsters and students. The Samahan Rondalla is directed by Frederick Embalsado. The Pakaraguian Kulintang Ensemble is directed by Bernard Ellorin, a PhD candidate in Ethnomusicology at the University of Hawaii, Manoa. The Philippine ethnic and traditional costume review, modeled by the Samahan dancers is featured on Saturday. The Filipiniana - Terno and Barong Tagalog fashion show on Sunday, modeled by noted Filipino community leaders, is coordinated by Dr. Barbara Yorobe, founder of the Philippine Heritage Library and Museum in San Diego.
Guest emcee and host during the Sunday event is 10 News Filipino Anchor, Melissa Mecijia. Melissa Mecijia is involved with the Asian American Journalist Association encouraging Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders to consider journalism as a career, developing managers in the media industry, and promoting fair and accurate news coverage.
The second half of both days from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. will be devoted to the presentation of mainstream entertainment by young Filipino-Americans from San Diego County and Southern California which features a singing talent show, hip-hop, jazz dance, and other variety numbers by invited Asian and Pacific Islander artists. Invited emcee is Jelynn Rodriquez, long-time dancer with Samahan who is now an actress, recording artist, dancer and had been host of a T.V. show in Hollywood.
Featured also are cultural and photo exhibit and a Philippine crafts booth. Other booths will offer good quality unique T-shirts and costume jewelry. Delicious, popular Filipino food including adobo, lumpia, and pancit and more will be offered by Conching's Cafe, a very popular Filipino restaurant in National City. Refreshments such as Halo-Halo, also will be available. The general public is invited to this once a year, wholesome, entertaining and beautiful showcase of Philippine culture in Balboa Park.
There is limited audience seating within a canopy for 200 but ample space on the lawn for blankets or folding chairs. Balboa Park parking lots are adjacent.
Business entrepreneurs may still rent booths to participate in the Festival.
Please call (619) 444-7528 for more information.
Website http://www.samahanphilippinedance.com
27th PHILIPPINE CULTURAL ARTS FESTIVAL IN BALBOA PARK
By Emailed for posting by Samahan Filipino American Performing Arts & Education Center
San Diego-CA
Fri 22nd July 2011
SAVE THE DATE: Philippine Cultural Arts Festival at BALBOA PARK corner Park Bl. & Presidents Way, San Diego-CA August 6 & 7, 2011, Saturday & Sunday, 11 am to 5 pm (FREE ADMISSION)
The 27th Philippine Cultural Arts Festival will be held on August 6 and 7, 2011 Saturday and Sunday, in Balboa Park at the corner of Park Boulevard and Presidents Way. A yearly production of the Samahan Filipino American Performing Arts & Education Center, the Festival runs from 11:00 am to 5:00 pm both days. Admission is FREE.
The main attraction of the two day Festival is continuous entertainment presented in a well-designed stage. The family-oriented and alcohol free event showcases from 11:30 am to 3 pm, the traditional performing arts of the Philippines including colorful folk dances from different regions of the Philippines, folk songs, Rondalla music and Kulintang music of the Southern Philippines. The traditional dances, arranged and choreographed by long time Artistic Director and Dance Instructor, Ruby Bersamin Chiong are performed by mostly US borne Filipino American youngsters and students. The Samahan Rondalla is directed by Frederick Embalsado. The Pakaraguian Kulintang Ensemble is directed by Bernard Ellorin, a PhD candidate in Ethnomusicology at the University of Hawaii, Manoa. The Philippine ethnic and traditional costume review, modeled by the Samahan dancers is featured on Saturday. The Filipiniana - Terno and Barong Tagalog fashion show on Sunday, modeled by noted Filipino community leaders, is coordinated by Dr. Barbara Yorobe, founder of the Philippine Heritage Library and Museum in San Diego.
Guest emcee and host during the Sunday event is 10 News Filipino Anchor, Melissa Mecijia. Melissa Mecijia is involved with the Asian American Journalist Association encouraging Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders to consider journalism as a career, developing managers in the media industry, and promoting fair and accurate news coverage.
The second half of both days from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. will be devoted to the presentation of mainstream entertainment by young Filipino-Americans from San Diego County and Southern California which features a singing talent show, hip-hop, jazz dance, and other variety numbers by invited Asian and Pacific Islander artists. Invited emcee is Jelynn Rodriquez, long-time dancer with Samahan who is now an actress, recording artist, dancer and had been host of a T.V. show in Hollywood.
Featured also are cultural and photo exhibit and a Philippine crafts booth. Other booths will offer good quality unique T-shirts and costume jewelry. Delicious, popular Filipino food including adobo, lumpia, and pancit and more will be offered by Conching's Cafe, a very popular Filipino restaurant in National City. Refreshments such as Halo-Halo, also will be available. The general public is invited to this once a year, wholesome, entertaining and beautiful showcase of Philippine culture in Balboa Park.
There is limited audience seating within a canopy for 200 but ample space on the lawn for blankets or folding chairs. Balboa Park parking lots are adjacent.
Business entrepreneurs may still rent booths to participate in the Festival.
Please call (619) 444-7528 for more information.
Website http://www.samahanphilippinedance.com