IHS Filipino-American Club Pasko Cascade

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Intro to the Filipino Performances:(Before Philippine National Anthem)

Next is a dance from the province of Abra in Northern Luzon. Originally performed by boys only, this dance portraymock fight between Ilokano Christians and non- Christians using sticks to train for combat.The stacatto-inflected

music suggests a strongChinese influence for Chinese has always been one of the largest group of immigrant settlern the Philippines. Traditionally performed during Christmas at the town plaza or from house-to-house as a carolinghow, the dancers receive presents or money locally known as aguinaldo. Choreographed by Seattle's very own

Roger Del Rosario, founder of The Filipiniana Dance Company & Keanna Mendoza, your very own Filipino-

American Club presents to you, the Sakuting Dance. Please stand up for the Philippine national anthem sung byKristina Galban.

After Performance:

The Filipino-American Club welcomes anyone of any gender & ethnicity to join their fun family in learning the richPhilippine culture. What you saw here was a portion of the club. Meetings are on Fridays in room 207 during lunch.

569 north 166th st shoreline 98133

06 718 6288 erik ham.

Christmas in the Philippines


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By Your Filipino-AmericanClub

No one celebrates Pasko (Christmas inTagalog) like Pinoys (Slang for Filipinos). It is themost important holiday in the Philippines.Preparation begins in September when summerends. Sure they have Halloween, but it's not aspopular compared to here in the states. Also,Thanksgiving is not celebrated for it is an

American tradition. So basically, right aftersummer ends is the time to prep for Pasko. (Verydifferent huh unlike here in America) As the onlyAsian country where Christians dominate, a

majority of Pinoys are Roman Catholics. Being that Christmas is a Christian holiday, Christmas has to be themain holiday to celebrate.

Parols

Decorations begin to be put up once September comes. Of couwe have our usual Xmas decors like here in the states, show

Western cultural influence, such as the Christmas tree, the colorChristmas bulbs, streamers-though no snow- the star lantern is

essential Pinoy Christmas decoration. It's the symbol of Pasko in Philippines and represents the Star of Bethlehem that guided

Three Wise Men to the manger of the newly-born Jesus Chr

The word Parol (pronouncedpah-roll with a rolling r)

comes from the Spanish word forlantern, Farol, replacing the F

with the P because the early Philippine alphabet did not have F's. The roots of theParol can be found in the Mexican piata. The piata came to Spain from Italy in the300's, spread to Mexico and finally came to the Philippines when the Spaniardsrought Christianity to the islands.

The Tradition Parol is a 5-pointed star made of bamboo sticks &Papel deJapon (Japanese paper). The earliest Parols were no larger than 2 feet in diameter.nside would be a platform for placing one or more candles. At least two sides wereeft open for lighting or replacing the candle or coconut-oil lamp that illuminates the

Parol.

Modern Parols are the main type overseas Pinoys look for. It is harder to make yetworth making. Unlike the tradition parol, this is very, VERY delicate and of course very,VERY expensive. Once glossy and colorful cellophane wrapping paper was invented, itegan the evolution to shiny Parols. Handmade of Capiz Shell (Windowpane Oyster), 2 to 4 inches thick and are 18 to 36 feetall. Inside are electric generators to power the lights that could be seen many kilometers away. They are time-sequenced blinkolored lights in many different patterns added for a high-spirited atmosphere. Instead of 5-pointed stars, snowflake geometriend multi-dimensional forms of holiday flowers and objects have taken form, looking like a piece from a stained-glass window

No one celebrates Pasko like Pinoys

xample of a Full Lighted House in thecity


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In addition, houses in the Philippines are not only covered with Parols but as well as Christmas lights. Thcity is best to visit to witness the many huge houses covered with Christmas lights.

Food

There are many Filipino Foods eaten during Pasko. Of course we have what you are probably thinking of (lumpAdobo and Pancit), but the mainly Pasko foods are some listed below. However, the Pinoy Flavor of Pasko isPuto Bumbong and Bibingka, our two native holiday treats bound to the pre-dawn of Misa de Aguinaldo.

*Bibingka *Arroz Caldo *Lechon * Puto

Bungbong

*Salabat *Turon *Kare-Kare *Suman

Sweet Rice& Coconut

Treat

(ChickenRice Soup)

Roast Pork Sweet Ricesteamed inbamboo

tubes

Ginger Tea BananaFritters

Oxtail Stewin Peanut

Butter Sauce

Sticky ricwrapped ibanana o

coconutleaves

Simbang Gabi

Also known as "midnight mass" or Misa de Gallo (mass of therooster") comes from the Catholic custom of gathering for

celebration of the Eucharist in the pre-dawn hours of each of thenine days before Christmas. Literally, Simbang Gabi means night

worship in Tagalog. But the original namderived from the Spanish word, Misa deAguinaldo.

Starting after midnight,(December 16th), church bells will beringing very early in the morning untilChristmas Day. This is a 9-day event for

Filipino Catholics beginning at 3 or 3:30the morning before the roosters crow.However urban parishes overseas, such a

n the U.S, hold their Simbang Gabi's for Filipinos around 8 or 9pm considerinhe Filipino work schedules. Though however it is celebrated, the annual

Simbang Gabi provides a strong indication of the depth of Catholicism inhe hearts of Filipinos.This pre- Christmas observance is surely a sacrificf love for it requires dedication and discipline to get out of bed so early while

yet fulfilling all one's daily duties.

In rural areas, candles and traditional Parols are decked but in most churches such as in the cities, electric ligh

lanterns, and sound systems are decked in keeping with the economic means of the congregation. So amplifiers noblare the Christmas music and the readings from the World of God and the Eucharistic praye

Caroling

Last but not least, caroling is a part of the Filipino Christmas tradition. Once theDawn Mass known as "Misa de Gallo" or "Simbang Gabi " starts, carolers will beon their feet singing Christmas carols from house to house spreading the spirit of

the season through songs.

Example of Simbang Gabi

Example of how the Parols are used tolight the way to Simbang Gabi


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Children like to form groups and enjoy hopping from one house to another every night singing Jingle Bells, SilenNight and traditional Filipino Christmas songs like Ang Pasko Ay Sumapit, Pasko Na Naman, at Namamasko

They usually have handmade musical instruments like tambourine, made from bottle tops, cans or biscuit tins used drums. They will be happy if you give them a coin or if youre feeling generous a peso or more will make them sin

another song for you.

And this is what they sing to thank you for your generosity... "Thank you, thank you, ang babait ninyo ...thank you..

It is not only children who go on caroling, church organization, clubs, group of friends, raise funds through theiryearly caroling. Some of these groups will give you a letter in advance, informing you the date and time they will si

carols to your house with an envelope attached to it for you to put your donation.

Most of these strolling minstrels are well equipped with their musical instruments like guitar, drums and tambourinthey have practice their songs weeks ahead and they are ready to sing with all their heart in spreading the joy and

warmth of the Yuletide season. They do hope that you will be generous enough to dig deep into your pocket to helthem raise funds for their club or organization.

To witness a Philippine Pasko, the Filipino-American Club welcomes everyone to come to the FilipinoCommunity Center of Seattle from Saturday to Sunday (December 11-12)

Brought to you by:

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