Association of Golden Australian Pilipinos Inc
Text and photos by Evelyn A. Opilas
Rooty Hill-NSW-Australia
May 16, 2019
They celebrate like no other so on 11 May, the Association of Golden Australian Pilipinos Inc (AGAPI) dished out a triple treat – Mother’s Day, Flores de Mayo and Santacruzan – in one go, filling the Rooty Hill School of Arts with colour, couture and culture.
AGAPI Mother of the Year Maria Singh (fourth from left) is flanked by Patricia Germi (Hope), Faith Montecillo (Love), AGAPI vice president Lito de Laroya, Emma Pontenila, Cora Resurrecion (Justice), Araceli Johnston (Charity).
AGAPI Santacruzan and Flores de Mayo belles Ollie Reyes, Sara Dawson, Caridad Marabe, Vicky Tinker, Maria Singh (Reina Elena), Cora Resurrecion, Elaine Liddle, Faith Montecillo, Araceli Johnston, Patricia Germi
Reina Elena Maria Singh leads the Flores de Mayo and Santacruzan procession.
The ladies swirled around the floor in their colourful gowns while the gentlemen looked dapper in barong and in dark suits.
Maria Singh won the title ‘AGAPI Mother of the Year’, with runners-up Cora Resurrecion (Justice), Faith Montecillo (Love), Araceli Johnston (Charity), and Patricia Germi (Hope).
A procession reminiscent of the Santacruzan and the Flores de Mayo paid respect to Filipino traditional practices during the month of May.
AGAPI vice president Lito de Laroya delivered the welcome and closing remarks.
Well wishes, hugs and a joint cake greeted birthday celebrants AGAPI Elder Minerva Paguyo and Elaine Liddle.AGAPI comprises individuals over 55-years old promoting the interests, welfare and well-being of Filipino-Australian seniors in Western Sydney.
AGAPI’s triple treat on Mother’s Day
Text and photos by Evelyn A. Opilas
Rooty Hill-NSW-Australia
May 16, 2019
They celebrate like no other so on 11 May, the Association of Golden Australian Pilipinos Inc (AGAPI) dished out a triple treat – Mother’s Day, Flores de Mayo and Santacruzan – in one go, filling the Rooty Hill School of Arts with colour, couture and culture.
AGAPI Mother of the Year Maria Singh (fourth from left) is flanked by Patricia Germi (Hope), Faith Montecillo (Love), AGAPI vice president Lito de Laroya, Emma Pontenila, Cora Resurrecion (Justice), Araceli Johnston (Charity).
AGAPI Santacruzan and Flores de Mayo belles Ollie Reyes, Sara Dawson, Caridad Marabe, Vicky Tinker, Maria Singh (Reina Elena), Cora Resurrecion, Elaine Liddle, Faith Montecillo, Araceli Johnston, Patricia Germi
Reina Elena Maria Singh leads the Flores de Mayo and Santacruzan procession.
The ladies swirled around the floor in their colourful gowns while the gentlemen looked dapper in barong and in dark suits.
Maria Singh won the title ‘AGAPI Mother of the Year’, with runners-up Cora Resurrecion (Justice), Faith Montecillo (Love), Araceli Johnston (Charity), and Patricia Germi (Hope).
A procession reminiscent of the Santacruzan and the Flores de Mayo paid respect to Filipino traditional practices during the month of May.
AGAPI vice president Lito de Laroya delivered the welcome and closing remarks.
Maria singh
Australia
Saturday 18th of May 2019
Lovely photos
Australia
Saturday 18th of May 2019
Lovely photos