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Sayaw Pilipinas!
Sayaw Pilipinas! Dances of the Philippines Featuring the PASCO
Folk Arts Dance Repertoire
under the direction of Dolly BanzonTeikyo Loretto Heights
University Auditorium
Denver, Colorado 25 September 2004Sayaw Pilipinas! is a
Philippine American Society of Colorado (PASCO) productionSouvenir
Program by Fabbest Media [email protected]
303.667.3332 Copyright 2004 PASCO
Philippine-American Society of Colorado (PASCO) 2004 Executive
Board
President - Editha A. PasionVP Finance - Sergio AbadVP Cultural
Affairs - Judy MecallerVP External Affairs - Elbert
EloriagaSecretary - Cecilia HillTreasurer - Jun VidalAuditor -
Nancy CastellanesPRO - Ed AnolinSgt-at-Arms - Flor Obaa
Directors:Youth - Jessica Pasion Anna PerezSeniors - Gloria
Castillo Joy Romero-MeyersRegular - Jimmy Macalalag Rose Gero
Veronica Stump Juliet Younger
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On the cover: Vinta and the Confetti Sea is a 52 1/2 by 42 1/2
acrylic-on-canvas painting by Carmelito (Lito) Santos, who signs
his paintings clugaysantos. Lugay is Litos mothers maiden name and
this painting is an homage to his parents. According to Lito, it is
a depiction of his recollection of the preponderant Philip-pine sun
beating down on the waves and the vinta. This piece is one in his
series of memory paintings and corresponding poetry.
it is aconfetti sea
a raging sunriseon vinta colors
shedto dilute
to polluteon salted waters
splashed
in small stepsfor mind walksto a time past
spirits y now freesouls feedsouls cry
longing still
dream
for brushesare pregnant
in Gods handsbolder strokes
off simple palettes
patterns ofpatterns from
creationrecreationmotions
& emotions
love
the sundoes rise
offmindanao
deep
vinta & the confetti sea
/santos 01/28/01
Dolly Banzon Artistic Director, Choreographer, Scriptwriter,
ProducerSayaw Pilipinas!
Dolly Banzon hails from Davao City, in the island of Mindanao in
the Philippines. She was one of the rst High School graduates of
the prestigious Philippine Womens College of Davao, now a
university.
As a youngster and teenager, she had performed in several
concerts and produc-tions, dancing lead roles in Swan Lake, Les
Sylphides, Giselle and others. Dancing was momentarily taken over
by her studies at the University of the Philippines where she
worked towards her Bachelor of Arts in English Literature, minoring
in Speech and Drama. Meanwhile, watching others present their
native dances in cultural shows in the Philippines and abroad,
Dolly thought that the Philippines had much, much more to oer
because of its cultural diversity. She realized then the tremendous
wealth in culture that the Philippines had amassed because of her
history.
It was not until she came to Colorado that she became serious
about presenting the true Filipino heritage through dance. She
started to elevate the simple folk dancing to one that is highly
stylized, yet culturally faithful. But her main aim was to share
with the Filipino youth their heritage so that they may develop a
better understanding and tolerance of it.
With that focus, Dolly has devoted the past 20 years to
producing, directing and scriptwriting major productions for the
Filipino communities in Colorado includ-ing: Fiesta Pilipino, Pista
Sa Nayon, Pagdiriwang, Ibong Adarna, Kalayaan Centen-nial
Celebration, Indak, Pilipino! and Evening of Filipino Attire
Fashion Show. Her eorts were gratied with prestigious awards as One
of the Six Most Outstand-ing Asian Women of Colorado in 1994, in
the eld of Arts and Culture and the Lifetime Achievement Award from
the Philippine Heritage Foundation
Dolly says that when she could no longer teach dance, she would
be around to give support as a resource person and give
encouragement to those who are willing to pick up where she left
o.
The family of Feliza and Ignacio Pasion wishes to congratulate
PASCO for its presentation of SAYAW PILIPINAS! We salute the hard
work and the dedication of all the performers, support staff
and
everyone who contributed in making this performance possible. We
appreciate PASCOs dedication to showcase the beautiful heritage of
our Filipino culture and to offer the opportunity to our
children and grandchildren to share their talents to the
community. To our children, Julius and Judy and to our
grandchildren Jessica, Jennifer and Erin, we are so proud of
you!
Asian Pacic American Timesgreets the
Philippine-American Society of Colorado (PASCO)and sends best
wishes for the success of
Sayaw Pilipinas!Website: www.apatimes.com
Phone: (303) 699-7294 Fax: (303) 699-7725
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To all our guests and members, greetings!
After two successful and highly acclaimed productions in
2002
of INDAK PILIPINO! and the 2003 fashion show, GABI ng
KASUOTANG PILIPINO, I personally did not think that we still
have the energy left to embark on another major project this
year. But, the executive board of the PHILIPPINE AMERICAN
SOCIETY OF COLORADO (PASCO) is very much committed to
the goal of raising funds for our future Cultural Center.
The talents that abound within the community and the com-
prehensive plan for a full-scale cultural program in all art
forms - especially the performing and the visual arts - will
support the Cultural Center that we have all envisioned for
the
longest time and now almost within our reach.
What you will witness tonight is the product of the
countless
hours of hard work and dedication of our performers and sup-
port staff especially our Artistic director, Mrs. Dolly
Banzon.
Thank you for unselshly giving up most of your weekends
over the summer to be a part of this production
I like to thank all of you for being here tonight to lend us
your
support. Let us experience of the glimpse of the richness of
our history and culture through our dance and our music.
Please enjoy the show!
Sincerely,
Edith Pasion, PresidentPhilippine American Society of
Colorado
More power to PASCO and the Cause!Regards to all of you in
Colorado,
Abe & Nimfa Perez - Diamond Bar, CA
Congratulations from Couples for Christand Youth for Christ
Bart & Marlene Perez and Family
Compliments of:
LPA Plumbing, Inc.3882 Broadmoor LoopBroomfield, CO 80020
Accolades to PASCO fromJimmy and Lorie Macalalag &
Family
Congratulations to PASCO for your continuing effort to promote
our culture
through the performing arts!
The Ashmann family: Marshall Ashmann
Amelia C. Ashmann Arthur C. Ashmann
Lorraine, Edward & Garrett Eloriaga
Mabuhay! Congratulations to PASCO fromBenito & Maria Elenita
Tiglao
Henderson, Nevada
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PART ILOS BAILES ESPAOLES (Spanish-inuenced Dances) The opening
number, Asalto Para Kay Maria Clara, was inspired by Jose Rizals
novel Noli Me Tangere.
The segment shows the rst meeting of its hero, Crisostomo Ibarra
and his betrothed, Maria Clara, upon his return from 7 years of
study in Spain and other European countries. The Philippine
American Society of Colorado Folk Arts Dance Repertoire conceived
this scene as a vehicle to present some highly Spanish-inuenced
dances of yesteryears. The segment opens to a party honoring Maria
Clara on her birthday.
Asalto Para Kay Maria ClaraMaria Clara: Bituin Marikit
PerezCrisostomo Ibarra: Mark PerezTia Isabel: Wilma TevesKapitan
Tiago: Romy MagalongPadre Damaso: Mike PhelanJeremiah Younger,
Aprille Lomboy, Jessie Younger, Anna Perez, Patrick Vidal,
Lizadelle Teves, Chris Asuncion, Jessica Pasion, Lorenz Luistro,
Kim Luistro, Jerey de Guzman, Katie Hudencial, Andrew de Guzman
Habanera de Soltera usually danced by the bride-to-be on the eve
of her weddingBituin Marikit Perez and Mark Perez
Jotabal the Filipinos ingenuously combined the Spanish sprightly
Jota and balse (waltz)Pele Cordova, Marc Cordova, Daisy Asuncion,
Elbert Eloriaga, Cecilia Hill, Patrick Vidal, Judy Mecaller, Ed
Eloriaga
Jota Paraguea a sprightly dance from the Palawan island using
bamboo castanets and tambourinesKim Luistro, Jeremiah Younger, Anna
Perez, Chris Asuncion, Marla Perez, Andrew de Guzman, Jessica
Pasion, Jessie Younger
Baile de Alcamfor a dance portraying the handkerchief scented
with the camphor essence. It is said that in the olden times, the
sni of the beloveds scent is enough to keep the beau going for a
long, long time.Lorie Macalalag, Marc Cordova, Wilma Teves, Romy
Magalong, Yvonne Terrion, Francis Macalalag
Polkabal another dance combining the polka steps and the
waltzCrystal Dominguez, Andrew de Guzman, Mara Luistro, Jerey de
Guzman, Jenny Mecaller, Jessie Younger, Aprille Lomboy, Jeremiah
Younger
Jota Moncadea from Moncado, Rizal Province. The dance uses
bamboo castanets and it features two moods: happiness and
sorrow.Daisy Asuncion, Elbert Eloriaga, Cecilia Hill, Mark Perez,
Lorraine Eloriaga, Ed Eloriaga, Veronica Stump, Marc Cordova, Cielo
Tiglao, Romy Magalong
Congratulations, PASCO Folk Arts
Dance Repertoire!
Luzvi Minda GloriaPASCO President 1993-1994
Wishing PASCOs Sayaw Pilipinas!
and all its endeavors continued success!
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PART II ALAMAT NI MALAKAS AT MAGANDA The legend of Malakas
(Strong man) and Maganda (Beautiful woman)
This legend is common to most indigenous tribe, and the
indigenous groups represented here are the lowland or hinterland
tribes of Mindanao. This is a legend about the creation of the rst
man and woman and the birth of the dierent tribes.
Malakas at Maganda Malakas: Marc Cordova Maganda: Yvonne Terrion
Bird: Erin MecallerChildren: Toni Butler, Joshua Correa, Julia
Letzig, Max Speyer, Nisa Jose, Tim Thibault, Jo Ann Younger,
Vincent Macaranas, Jecorah Hill, Willie Macaranas
Banog-Banog the Mandaya tribe mimic the movements of their most
revered and feared bird, the hawk.Jerey de Guzman, Lizadelle Teves,
Patrick Thibault, Crystal Dominguez, Andrew de Guzman, Jenny
Mecaller, Romy Magalong, Katie Hudencial, Daisy Asuncion, Cecilia
Hill, Cielo Tiglao, Judy Mecaller, Marc Cordova, Lorenz Luistro
Kadal Kudlong-Saluray a Tiboli ritual showing the use of musical
instruments during festival of thanksgiving.Lorraine Eloriaga, Anna
Perez, Chris Asuncion, The Indigenous tribe musicians
Pandamgo from the Manobo tribe portraying a mothers dream for
her child from infancy to adulthood, and showing the conict between
the daughter and mothers choice for a husband.Veronica Stump, Mark
Perez, Julia Letzig, Ed Eloriaga, Marla Perez, Kim Luistro
Blit Bilaan a Bilaan tribe mimetic dance imitating the movements
of the male and female birds during the mating season.Jessica
Pasion, Jessie Younger, Bituin Marikit Perez, Jeremiah Younger,
Anna Perez
Dugso a ceremonial dance from the Matagsilog tribe of Cagayan de
Oro supplicating the gods to insure a good harvest.
Ceremonial Flame bearer: Pele CordovaLorie Macalalag, Wilma
Teves, Daisy Asuncion, Cecilia Hill, Cielo Tiglao, Judy Mecaller,
Marc Cordova, Lorenz Luistro
Best Wishes to PASCO!from the
Butler FamilyCentennial, CO
Clark, CharinaToni & Tyler
Congratulations to PASCO for staging its
excellent production, SAYAW PILIPINAS!- Boy & Flor Obaa
Mike, Zha Zha and Dominique
Capt. & Mrs. Felix Magalong
wish PASCO the best in its performance of
Sayaw Pilipinas!
In celebration of PASCOs 20 years of commitment to preserve our
heritage
and expose the young and old alike to the richness of our
culture, we commend
the dedicated volunteers who unselshly share their God-given
talents for the bet-
terment of future generations.~
Mr. & Mrs. Lino Garcia
Handyman for hire.Renato Casupanan
(720) 297-1158
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PART IIIPISTAPista captures the Filipino spirit in time of
festivities. Fiestas are held in every part of the Philippines
honoring the venerated Patron Saint in each locality. Pista speaks
of the Filipino spirit of thanksgiving and faith expressed in a day
of gaiety, revelry and frolicking.
Karatong refers to the bamboo instruments used to make noise or
music during revelry in estas.Romy Magalong, Jessie Younger,
Jeremiah Younger, Andrew de Guzman, Jerey de Guzman, Ed Eloriaga,
Wilma Teves, Judy Mecaller, Veronica Stump, Cielo Tiglao, Lorie
Macalalag, Cecilia Hill Kuratsa a irtation dance from Leyte in the
Visayan islands.Daisy Asuncion, Romy Magalong
Guryon the children illustrate the playful movements of boys
ying their kites.Toni Butler, Joshua Correa, Erin Mecaller, Max
Speyer, Nisa Jose, Tim Thibault, Jo Ann Younger, Willie Macaranas,
Julia Letzig, Patrick Thibault
Sayaw sa Bangko - a dance of skill as dancers maneuver their
steps atop a narrow bench.Jessica Passion, Mark Perez, Marla Perez,
Chris Asuncion
Bakya the wooden clogs are used to give rhythm to the dance.Kim
Luistro, Andrew de Guzman, Mara Luistro, Jerey de Guzman, Aprille
Lomboy, Jessie Younger, Jenny Mecaller, Chris Asuncion
Binasuan another dance of skill showing the dancers with glasses
lled with coconut wine, on their head and both hands, maneuver the
glasses as they twist their hands, turn and roll, without spilling
the wine.Lorie Macalalag, Yvonne Terrion, Veronica Stump, Marc
Cordova, Mark Perez
Palu-Palo depicts the ght between the Christian and the Muslim
over a coconut residue called latik. The dance is a veiled form of
martial arts.Chris Asuncion, Andrew de Guzman, Jessie Younger,
Jerey de Guzman, Jeremiah Younger, Ed Eloriaga
Pandanggo sa Sambalilo a playful, irtatious dance of the hat.
The woman challenges the man to pick up the hat in some unusual
ways.Bituin Marikit Perez and Mark Perez
Polka sa Nayon the Spanish inuence is very evident in this
polka-like dance in rural Philippines.Pele Cordova, Marc Cordova,
Cecilia Hill, Jessie Younger, Romy Magalong, Judy Mecaller, Elbert
Eloriaga, Lorraine Eloriaga, Ed Eloriaga, Cielo Tiglao, Patrick
Vidal
Tinikling the most famous of the Philippine dances depicting the
farmers trying to snare the bird tikling, a menace to their rice
crops.Jessica Pasion, Mark Perez, Bituin Marikit Perez, Jessie
Younger, Anna Perez, Chris AsuncionClickers: Romy Magalong, Marc
Cordova, Phil Avante, Elbert Eloriaga, Andrew de Guzman, Ed
Eloriaga
Accolades to PASCOs Folk Arts Dance Repertoire
from Josephine Hernandez
On tonights show, g your FREE copy of the
TB and diab bookl!Brought to you by the Filipino
American Volunteers support the Colorado Asian Health Education
and Promotion Project (CAHEP),
working to better serve the health care needs of Colorado
Filipino
Americans particularly in the information and educational
aspects
related to critical health issues.
For more information on the testing and other aspects of CAHEP
in the
Colorado Filipino American Community, contact:
Van SimsimanFilipino Project Representative
303-752-3667 [email protected]
More power to PASCO from your friends in California:
Greg & Cherry, Boy & Nohree, Denny & Ruby, Nel &
Baby, Marble, Thess, Zeny, Pete & Rosie.
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PART IVSARIMANOK (Muslim Suite)
Sarimanok is a ubiquitous bird-like symbol of Maranaw art and of
power for Muslim Royalty. This segment portrays dances from
Moroland in Mindanao and is based on the storyline of the ailing
Sultan of Kudarat who is ready for his son to take over the throne.
However, tradition states that he must rst take a wife. The drama
revolves around Princess Dayang-Dayangs (daughter of a neighboring
Sultan) refusal of the Princes love.
Kulintang OvertureAt the Palace:Prince: Mark Perez Sultan:
Elbert EloriagaPrincess: Jessica Pasion Sultana: Lorraine Eloriaga
Wise One: Marc Cordova
~ Princess Dayang-Dayang is welcomed ~Kappa Malong Malong the
ladies-in-waiting of the royal court model the many uses of the
tubular skirt called malong. Aprille Lomboy, Kim Luistro, Mara
Luistro, Marla Perez
~ Refusal of the Betrothal and the Wise ones solution ~
~ The Princes quest for the Ingredients of the Love Potion
~Kuntao Silat: The Fight for the Miraculous Roots Kuntao silat is a
form of martial arts commonly portrayed in Zamboanga and the Sulu
areas in Mindanao. Silat is a dance simulation of a ght in graceful
and owing arm movement. As martial arts, the opponents center of
gravity is under-mined through a myriad of techniques that cause
him to lose balance. Mark Perez, Romy Magalong, Marc Cordova,
Patrick Vidal, Jeremiah Younger, Ed Eloriaga, Andrew de Guzman,
Jessie Younger
The Sea TurtlesToni Butler, Joshua Correa, Erin Mecaller, Max
Speyer, Julia Letzig, Tim Thibault, Nisa Jose, Vincent Macaranas,
Robyn Jo Tagle, Willie Macaranas, Jecorah Hill, Patrick
Thibault
Sarimanok a legendary bird known for its vividly bright and
colorful feathers. Bituin Marikit Perez and Mark Perez
Pangalay Ha Patong: Queen of Flowers a classic Muslim dance
illustrating the movements of the vinta, a Muslim sailboat with
colorful mast, oating along the Sulu sea. Queen of Flowers: Anna
Perez Attendants: Jenny Mecaller, Jerey de GuzmanBamboo Bearers:
Mark Cordova, Romy Magalong, Ed Eloriaga, Francis Macalalag, Corey
Hill, Julius Pasion
~ At the Palace ~The Kingdom Prepares: Kzadoratan a dance
wherein the Sultana performs as an oering to the Sultan, and meant
only for the eyes of the royalty. Sultana: Lorraine
EloriagaLadies-in-Waiting: Cielo Tiglao, Pele Cordova, Daisy
Asuncion, Crystal Dominguez, Lizadelle Teves, Katie Hudencial
The Festivities Begin: Sayao Paypay the ladies-in-waiting ourish
the popular accessory used by Muslim men and women, the fan. Wilma
Teves, Anna Perez, Veronica Stump, Marla Perez, Judy Mecaller,
Jenny Mecaller, Lorie Macalalag, Kim Luistro, Cecilia Hill, Yvonne
Terrion
The Test of the Singkil a dance of the Princess and Prince over
crisscrossing bamboos. Singkil refers to the bells worn by the
Muslim princess around her ankles. Princess: Jessica Pasion Prince:
Mark Perez Lady-in-waiting: Bituin Marikit PerezClickers: Corey
Hill, Marc Cordova, Ed Eloriaga, Romy Magalong, Jeremiah Younger,
Chris Asuncion, Lorenz Luistro, Jessie Younger
Congratulations to PASCOfor another hit!!!
The best times in life are spent with family, relatives and
friends -
in that order
Kristofer, Kristine, Annabelle, Nancy and Pepito Castellanes
Stonehenge, England June 14,2000
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Judy MecallerFrancis Macalalag Romy Magalong Julius PasionLorie
Macalalag
Yvonne Terrion
Cecilia Hill
Pele Cordova Marc Cordova
Wilma Teves Cielo Tiglao Mike Phelan
Phil Avante Annabelle Castellanes
Corey HillLorraine EloriagaElbert Eloriaga Ed Eloriaga
Daisy Asuncion
Veronica Stump
Producer, Director and
Script.................................... Dolly Banzon
Artistic Director and Choreographer.........................
Dolly Banzon
Assistants to the Choreographer................................
Jessica Pasion, Bituin Marikit Perez, Anna Perez
Music Director: Indigenous and Muslim Music........ Phil
Avante
Assistant Music
Director........................................... Julius
Pasion
Stage
Director............................................................
Ed Anolin
Set
Designer...............................................................
Elbert Eloriaga
Light
Technician........................................................
Robert Lomboy
Sound
Technician.......................................................
Ismael Asuncion
Sound Recording Technician.....................................
Gilbert Mallari
Dance
Props/Master...................................................
Elbert Eloriaga
Special
Eects...........................................................
Marc Cordova
Backstage
Coordinators............................................. Jimmy
Macalalag, Caloy Teves
Prompter....................................................................
Flor Obaa
Stagehand
Master......................................................
Rainier Luistro
Stagehand
Crew.........................................................
Darius Hill, Moshe Manresa, Raul Tizon
Project
Comptroller....................................................
Serge Abad
Souvenir Program / Website Designer ........................
Yvonne Terrion - Fabbest Media
Dance Captain
........................................................... Judy
Mecaller
Asst. to the Dance
Captain........................................ Daisy Asuncion
Costume
Designer.....................................................
Veronica Stump
Wardrobe
Mistress..................................................... Nancy
Castellanes
Dance Accessories Mistress......................................
Lorie Macalalag
Assistants...................................................................
Lorraine Eloriaga, Roxanne Robolledo
Make-up
Director......................................................
Wilma Teves
Make-up
Artists.........................................................
Charina Butler, Yvonne Terrion, Linda Guevara
Dressing Room Coordinators.....................................
Dita Monson, Cleo Bisquera
Assistants...................................................................
Juliet Younger, Aurora Thibault
Costume
Executor...................................................... Tina
Adlao, Linda Guevara, Dita Monson
Project
Coordinator....................................................
Edith Pasion
Executive
Producer....................................................
Philippine American Society of Colorado
THE P
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Staff
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THE P
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FOR
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STo our beloved PASCO:We are so proud of you,
ofcers, members, participants and all who have contributed to
this
successful performance. Congratulations for a job well done!
Thank you for
your wholehearted dedication to the goals
and purposes of PASCO.
Sincerely, Mel M. Pilapil and
Linda B. Pilapil (PASCO President
1995-1998)
Toni Anne Butler Joshua Correa Jecorah Hill
Nisa Jose Julia Letzig Vincent Macaranas
Willie Macaranas Erin Mecaller Maxwell Speyer
Robyn Jo Tagle Patrick Thibault Timothy Thibault Jo Ann
Younger
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Andrew de Guzman Jeffrey de Guzman Crystal Dominguez Katie
Hundencial
Aprille Lomboy Kim Luistro Mara Luistro Lorenz Luistro Jennifer
Mecaller
Jessica Pasion Anna Perez Bituin Marikit Perez Mark Perez Marla
Perez
Lizadelle Teves Jeremiah Younger Jessie Younger Patrick
Vidal
Chris Asuncion
Greetings from Joy and Art from the Star Princess
sailing on the high seas en route to Valletta, Malta.
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Judy MecallerFrancis Macalalag Romy Magalong Julius PasionLorie
Macalalag
Yvonne Terrion
Cecilia Hill
Pele Cordova Marc Cordova
Wilma Teves Cielo Tiglao Mike Phelan
Phil Avante Annabelle Castellanes
Corey HillLorraine EloriagaElbert Eloriaga Ed Eloriaga
Daisy Asuncion
Veronica Stump
Producer, Director and
Script.................................... Dolly Banzon
Artistic Director and Choreographer.........................
Dolly Banzon
Assistants to the Choreographer................................
Jessica Pasion, Bituin Marikit Perez, Anna Perez
Music Director: Indigenous and Muslim Music........ Phil
Avante
Assistant Music
Director........................................... Julius
Pasion
Stage
Director............................................................
Ed Anolin
Set
Designer...............................................................
Elbert Eloriaga
Light
Technician........................................................
Robert Lomboy
Sound
Technician.......................................................
Ismael Asuncion
Sound Recording Technician.....................................
Gilbert Mallari
Dance
Props/Master...................................................
Elbert Eloriaga
Special
Eects...........................................................
Marc Cordova
Backstage
Coordinators............................................. Jimmy
Macalalag, Caloy Teves
Prompter....................................................................
Flor Obaa
Stagehand
Master......................................................
Rainier Luistro
Stagehand
Crew.........................................................
Darius Hill, Moshe Manresa, Raul Tizon
Project
Comptroller....................................................
Serge Abad
Souvenir Program / Website Designer ........................
Yvonne Terrion - Fabbest Media
Dance Captain
........................................................... Judy
Mecaller
Asst. to the Dance
Captain........................................ Daisy Asuncion
Costume
Designer.....................................................
Veronica Stump
Wardrobe
Mistress..................................................... Nancy
Castellanes
Dance Accessories Mistress......................................
Lorie Macalalag
Assistants...................................................................
Lorraine Eloriaga, Roxanne Robolledo
Make-up
Director......................................................
Wilma Teves
Make-up
Artists.........................................................
Charina Butler, Yvonne Terrion, Linda Guevara
Dressing Room Coordinators.....................................
Dita Monson, Cleo Bisquera
Assistants...................................................................
Juliet Younger, Aurora Thibault
Costume
Executor...................................................... Tina
Adlao, Linda Guevara, Dita Monson
Project
Coordinator....................................................
Edith Pasion
Executive
Producer....................................................
Philippine American Society of Colorado
THE P
ro
du
ction
Staff
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THE P
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FOR
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S
To our beloved PASCO:We are so proud of you,
ofcers, members, participants and all who have contributed to
this
successful performance. Congratulations for a job well done!
Thank you for
your wholehearted dedication to the goals
and purposes of PASCO.
Sincerely, Mel M. Pilapil and
Linda B. Pilapil (PASCO President
1995-1998)
Toni Anne Butler Joshua Correa Jecorah Hill
Nisa Jose Julia Letzig Vincent Macaranas
Willie Macaranas Erin Mecaller Maxwell Speyer
Robyn Jo Tagle Patrick Thibault Timothy Thibault Jo Ann
Younger
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Jeffrey de Guzman Andrew de Guzman Crystal Dominguez Katie
Hundencial
Aprille Lomboy Kim Luistro Mara Luistro Lorenz Luistro Jennifer
Mecaller
Jessica Pasion Anna Perez Bituin Marikit Perez Mark Perez Marla
Perez
Lizadelle Teves Jeremiah Younger Jessie Younger Patrick
Vidal
Chris Asuncion
Greetings from Joy and Art from the Star Princess
sailing on the high seas en route to Valletta, Malta.
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PART IVSARIMANOK (Muslim Suite)
Sarimanok is a ubiquitous bird-like symbol of Maranaw art and of
power for Muslim Royalty. This segment portrays dances from
Moroland in Mindanao and is based on the storyline of the ailing
Sultan of Kudarat who is ready for his son to take over the throne.
However, tradition states that he must rst take a wife. The drama
revolves around Princess Dayang-Dayangs (daughter of a neighboring
Sultan) refusal of the Princes love.
Kulintang OvertureAt the Palace:Prince: Mark Perez Sultan:
Elbert EloriagaPrincess: Jessica Pasion Sultana: Lorraine Eloriaga
Wise One: Marc Cordova
~ Princess Dayang-Dayang is welcomed ~Kappa Malong Malong the
ladies-in-waiting of the royal court model the many uses of the
tubular skirt called malong. Aprille Lomboy, Kim Luistro, Mara
Luistro, Marla Perez
~ Refusal of the Betrothal and the Wise ones solution ~
~ The Princes quest for the Ingredients of the Love Potion
~Kuntao Silat: The Fight for the Miraculous Roots Kuntao silat is a
form of martial arts commonly portrayed in Zamboanga and the Sulu
areas in Mindanao. Silat is a dance simulation of a ght in graceful
and owing arm movement. As martial arts, the opponents center of
gravity is under-mined through a myriad of techniques that cause
him to lose balance. Mark Perez, Romy Magalong, Marc Cordova,
Patrick Vidal, Jeremiah Younger, Ed Eloriaga, Andrew de Guzman,
Jessie Younger
The Sea TurtlesToni Butler, Joshua Correa, Erin Mecaller, Max
Speyer, Julia Letzig, Tim Thibault, Nisa Jose, Vincent Macaranas,
Robyn Jo Tagle, Willie Macaranas, Jecorah Hill, Patrick
Thibault
Sarimanok a legendary bird known for its vividly bright and
colorful feathers. Bituin Marikit Perez and Mark Perez
Pangalay Ha Patong: Queen of Flowers a classic Muslim dance
illustrating the movements of the vinta, a Muslim sailboat with
colorful mast, oating along the Sulu sea. Queen of Flowers: Anna
Perez Attendants: Jenny Mecaller, Jerey de GuzmanBamboo Bearers:
Mark Cordova, Romy Magalong, Ed Eloriaga, Francis Macalalag, Corey
Hill, Julius Pasion
~ At the Palace ~The Kingdom Prepares: Kzadoratan a dance
wherein the Sultana performs as an oering to the Sultan, and meant
only for the eyes of the royalty. Sultana: Lorraine
EloriagaLadies-in-Waiting: Cielo Tiglao, Pele Cordova, Daisy
Asuncion, Crystal Dominguez, Lizadelle Teves, Katie Hudencial
The Festivities Begin: Sayao Paypay the ladies-in-waiting ourish
the popular accessory used by Muslim men and women, the fan. Wilma
Teves, Anna Perez, Veronica Stump, Marla Perez, Judy Mecaller,
Jenny Mecaller, Lorie Macalalag, Kim Luistro, Cecilia Hill, Yvonne
Terrion
The Test of the Singkil a dance of the Princess and Prince over
crisscrossing bamboos. Singkil refers to the bells worn by the
Muslim princess around her ankles. Princess: Jessica Pasion Prince:
Mark Perez Lady-in-waiting: Bituin Marikit PerezClickers: Corey
Hill, Marc Cordova, Ed Eloriaga, Romy Magalong, Jeremiah Younger,
Chris Asuncion, Lorenz Luistro, Jessie Younger
Congratulations to PASCOfor another hit!!!
The best times in life are spent with family, relatives and
friends -
in that order
Kristofer, Kristine, Annabelle, Nancy and Pepito Castellanes
Stonehenge, England June 14,2000
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PART IIIPISTAPista captures the Filipino spirit in time of
festivities. Fiestas are held in every part of the Philippines
honoring the venerated Patron Saint in each locality. Pista speaks
of the Filipino spirit of thanksgiving and faith expressed in a day
of gaiety, revelry and frolicking.
Karatong refers to the bamboo instruments used to make noise or
music during revelry in estas.Romy Magalong, Jessie Younger,
Jeremiah Younger, Andrew de Guzman, Jerey de Guzman, Ed Eloriaga,
Wilma Teves, Judy Mecaller, Veronica Stump, Cielo Tiglao, Lorie
Macalalag, Cecilia Hill Kuratsa a irtation dance from Leyte in the
Visayan islands.Daisy Asuncion, Romy Magalong
Guryon the children illustrate the playful movements of boys
ying their kites.Toni Butler, Joshua Correa, Erin Mecaller, Max
Speyer, Nisa Jose, Tim Thibault, Jo Ann Younger, Willie Macaranas,
Julia Letzig, Patrick Thibault
Sayaw sa Bangko - a dance of skill as dancers maneuver their
steps atop a narrow bench.Jessica Passion, Mark Perez, Marla Perez,
Chris Asuncion
Bakya the wooden clogs are used to give rhythm to the dance.Kim
Luistro, Andrew de Guzman, Mara Luistro, Jerey de Guzman, Aprille
Lomboy, Jessie Younger, Jenny Mecaller, Chris Asuncion
Binasuan another dance of skill showing the dancers with glasses
lled with coconut wine, on their head and both hands, maneuver the
glasses as they twist their hands, turn and roll, without spilling
the wine.Lorie Macalalag, Yvonne Terrion, Veronica Stump, Marc
Cordova, Mark Perez
Palu-Palo depicts the ght between the Christian and the Muslim
over a coconut residue called latik. The dance is a veiled form of
martial arts.Chris Asuncion, Andrew de Guzman, Jessie Younger,
Jerey de Guzman, Jeremiah Younger, Ed Eloriaga
Pandanggo sa Sambalilo a playful, irtatious dance of the hat.
The woman challenges the man to pick up the hat in some unusual
ways.Bituin Marikit Perez and Mark Perez
Polka sa Nayon the Spanish inuence is very evident in this
polka-like dance in rural Philippines.Pele Cordova, Marc Cordova,
Cecilia Hill, Jessie Younger, Romy Magalong, Judy Mecaller, Elbert
Eloriaga, Lorraine Eloriaga, Ed Eloriaga, Cielo Tiglao, Patrick
Vidal
Tinikling the most famous of the Philippine dances depicting the
farmers trying to snare the bird tikling, a menace to their rice
crops.Jessica Pasion, Mark Perez, Bituin Marikit Perez, Jessie
Younger, Anna Perez, Chris AsuncionClickers: Romy Magalong, Marc
Cordova, Phil Avante, Elbert Eloriaga, Andrew de Guzman, Ed
Eloriaga
Accolades to PASCOs Folk Arts Dance Repertoire
from Josephine Hernandez
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More power to PASCO from your friends in California:
Greg & Cherry, Boy & Nohree, Denny & Ruby, Nel &
Baby, Marble, Thess, Zeny, Pete & Rosie.
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PART ILOS BAILES ESPAOLES (Spanish-inuenced Dances) The opening
number, Asalto Para Kay Maria Clara, was inspired by Jose Rizals
novel Noli Me Tangere.
The segment shows the rst meeting of its hero, Crisostomo Ibarra
and his betrothed, Maria Clara, upon his return from 7 years of
study in Spain and other European countries. The Philippine
American Society of Colorado Folk Arts Dance Repertoire conceived
this scene as a vehicle to present some highly Spanish-inuenced
dances of yesteryears. The segment opens to a party honoring Maria
Clara on her birthday.
Asalto Para Kay Maria ClaraMaria Clara: Bituin Marikit
PerezCrisostomo Ibarra: Mark PerezTia Isabel: Wilma TevesKapitan
Tiago: Romy MagalongPadre Damaso: Mike PhelanJeremiah Younger,
Aprille Lomboy, Jessie Younger, Anna Perez, Patrick Vidal,
Lizadelle Teves, Chris Asuncion, Jessica Pasion, Lorenz Luistro,
Kim Luistro, Jerey de Guzman, Katie Hudencial, Andrew de Guzman
Habanera de Soltera usually danced by the bride-to-be on the eve
of her weddingBituin Marikit Perez and Mark Perez
Jotabal the Filipinos ingenuously combined the Spanish sprightly
Jota and balse (waltz)Pele Cordova, Marc Cordova, Daisy Asuncion,
Elbert Eloriaga, Cecilia Hill, Patrick Vidal, Judy Mecaller, Ed
Eloriaga
Jota Paraguea a sprightly dance from the Palawan island using
bamboo castanets and tambourinesKim Luistro, Jeremiah Younger, Anna
Perez, Chris Asuncion, Marla Perez, Andrew de Guzman, Jessica
Pasion, Jessie Younger
Baile de Alcamfor a dance portraying the handkerchief scented
with the camphor essence. It is said that in the olden times, the
sni of the beloveds scent is enough to keep the beau going for a
long, long time.Lorie Macalalag, Marc Cordova, Wilma Teves, Romy
Magalong, Yvonne Terrion, Francis Macalalag
Polkabal another dance combining the polka steps and the
waltzCrystal Dominguez, Andrew de Guzman, Mara Luistro, Jerey de
Guzman, Jenny Mecaller, Jessie Younger, Aprille Lomboy, Jeremiah
Younger
Jota Moncadea from Moncado, Rizal Province. The dance uses
bamboo castanets and it features two moods: happiness and
sorrow.Daisy Asuncion, Elbert Eloriaga, Cecilia Hill, Mark Perez,
Lorraine Eloriaga, Ed Eloriaga, Veronica Stump, Marc Cordova, Cielo
Tiglao, Romy Magalong
Congratulations, PASCO Folk Arts
Dance Repertoire!
Luzvi Minda GloriaPASCO President 1993-1994
Wishing PASCOs Sayaw Pilipinas!
and all its endeavors continued success!
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PART II ALAMAT NI MALAKAS AT MAGANDA The legend of Malakas
(Strong man) and Maganda (Beautiful woman)
This legend is common to most indigenous tribe, and the
indigenous groups represented here are the lowland or hinterland
tribes of Mindanao. This is a legend about the creation of the rst
man and woman and the birth of the dierent tribes.
Malakas at Maganda Malakas: Marc Cordova Maganda: Yvonne Terrion
Bird: Erin MecallerChildren: Toni Butler, Joshua Correa, Julia
Letzig, Max Speyer, Nisa Jose, Tim Thibault, Jo Ann Younger,
Vincent Macaranas, Jecorah Hill, Willie Macaranas
Banog-Banog the Mandaya tribe mimic the movements of their most
revered and feared bird, the hawk.Jerey de Guzman, Lizadelle Teves,
Patrick Thibault, Crystal Dominguez, Andrew de Guzman, Jenny
Mecaller, Romy Magalong, Katie Hudencial, Daisy Asuncion, Cecilia
Hill, Cielo Tiglao, Judy Mecaller, Marc Cordova, Lorenz Luistro
Kadal Kudlong-Saluray a Tiboli ritual showing the use of musical
instruments during festival of thanksgiving.Lorraine Eloriaga, Anna
Perez, Chris Asuncion, The Indigenous tribe musicians
Pandamgo from the Manobo tribe portraying a mothers dream for
her child from infancy to adulthood, and showing the conict between
the daughter and mothers choice for a husband.Veronica Stump, Mark
Perez, Julia Letzig, Ed Eloriaga, Marla Perez, Kim Luistro
Blit Bilaan a Bilaan tribe mimetic dance imitating the movements
of the male and female birds during the mating season.Jessica
Pasion, Jessie Younger, Bituin Marikit Perez, Jeremiah Younger,
Anna Perez
Dugso a ceremonial dance from the Matagsilog tribe of Cagayan de
Oro supplicating the gods to insure a good harvest.
Ceremonial Flame bearer: Pele CordovaLorie Macalalag, Wilma
Teves, Daisy Asuncion, Cecilia Hill, Cielo Tiglao, Judy Mecaller,
Marc Cordova, Lorenz Luistro
Best Wishes to PASCO!from the
Butler FamilyCentennial, CO
Clark, CharinaToni & Tyler
Congratulations to PASCO for staging its
excellent production, SAYAW PILIPINAS!- Boy & Flor Obaa
Mike, Zha Zha and Dominique
Capt. & Mrs. Felix Magalong
wish PASCO the best in its performance of
Sayaw Pilipinas!
In celebration of PASCOs 20 years of commitment to preserve our
heritage
and expose the young and old alike to the richness of our
culture, we commend
the dedicated volunteers who unselshly share their God-given
talents for the bet-
terment of future generations.~
Mr. & Mrs. Lino Garcia
Handyman for hire.Renato Casupanan
(720) 297-1158
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To all our guests and members, greetings!
After two successful and highly acclaimed productions in
2002
of INDAK PILIPINO! and the 2003 fashion show, GABI ng
KASUOTANG PILIPINO, I personally did not think that we still
have the energy left to embark on another major project this
year. But, the executive board of the PHILIPPINE AMERICAN
SOCIETY OF COLORADO (PASCO) is very much committed to
the goal of raising funds for our future Cultural Center.
The talents that abound within the community and the com-
prehensive plan for a full-scale cultural program in all art
forms - especially the performing and the visual arts - will
support the Cultural Center that we have all envisioned for
the
longest time and now almost within our reach.
What you will witness tonight is the product of the
countless
hours of hard work and dedication of our performers and sup-
port staff especially our Artistic director, Mrs. Dolly
Banzon.
Thank you for unselshly giving up most of your weekends
over the summer to be a part of this production
I like to thank all of you for being here tonight to lend us
your
support. Let us experience of the glimpse of the richness of
our history and culture through our dance and our music.
Please enjoy the show!
Sincerely,
Edith Pasion, PresidentPhilippine American Society of
Colorado
More power to PASCO and the Cause!Regards to all of you in
Colorado,
Abe & Nimfa Perez - Diamond Bar, CA
Congratulations from Couples for Christand Youth for Christ
Bart & Marlene Perez and Family
Compliments of:
LPA Plumbing, Inc.3882 Broadmoor LoopBroomfield, CO 80020
Accolades to PASCO fromJimmy and Lorie Macalalag &
Family
Congratulations to PASCO for your continuing effort to promote
our culture
through the performing arts!
The Ashmann family: Marshall Ashmann
Amelia C. Ashmann Arthur C. Ashmann
Lorraine, Edward & Garrett Eloriaga
Mabuhay! Congratulations to PASCO fromBenito & Maria Elenita
Tiglao
Henderson, Nevada
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On the cover: Vinta and the Confetti Sea is a 52 1/2 by 42 1/2
acrylic-on-canvas painting by Carmelito (Lito) Santos, who signs
his paintings clugaysantos. Lugay is Litos mothers maiden name and
this painting is an homage to his parents. According to Lito, it is
a depiction of his recollection of the preponderant Philip-pine sun
beating down on the waves and the vinta. This piece is one in his
series of memory paintings and corresponding poetry.
it is aconfetti sea
a raging sunriseon vinta colors
shedto dilute
to polluteon salted waters
splashed
in small stepsfor mind walksto a time past
spirits y now freesouls feedsouls cry
longing still
dream
for brushesare pregnant
in Gods handsbolder strokes
off simple palettes
patterns ofpatterns from
creationrecreationmotions
& emotions
love
the sundoes rise
offmindanao
deep
vinta & the confetti sea
/santos 01/28/01
Dolly Banzon Artistic Director, Choreographer, Scriptwriter,
ProducerSayaw Pilipinas!
Dolly Banzon hails from Davao City, in the island of Mindanao in
the Philippines. She was one of the rst High School graduates of
the prestigious Philippine Womens College of Davao, now a
university.
As a youngster and teenager, she had performed in several
concerts and produc-tions, dancing lead roles in Swan Lake, Les
Sylphides, Giselle and others. Dancing was momentarily taken over
by her studies at the University of the Philippines where she
worked towards her Bachelor of Arts in English Literature, minoring
in Speech and Drama. Meanwhile, watching others present their
native dances in cultural shows in the Philippines and abroad,
Dolly thought that the Philippines had much, much more to oer
because of its cultural diversity. She realized then the tremendous
wealth in culture that the Philippines had amassed because of her
history.
It was not until she came to Colorado that she became serious
about presenting the true Filipino heritage through dance. She
started to elevate the simple folk dancing to one that is highly
stylized, yet culturally faithful. But her main aim was to share
with the Filipino youth their heritage so that they may develop a
better understanding and tolerance of it.
With that focus, Dolly has devoted the past 20 years to
producing, directing and scriptwriting major productions for the
Filipino communities in Colorado includ-ing: Fiesta Pilipino, Pista
Sa Nayon, Pagdiriwang, Ibong Adarna, Kalayaan Centen-nial
Celebration, Indak, Pilipino! and Evening of Filipino Attire
Fashion Show. Her eorts were gratied with prestigious awards as One
of the Six Most Outstand-ing Asian Women of Colorado in 1994, in
the eld of Arts and Culture and the Lifetime Achievement Award from
the Philippine Heritage Foundation
Dolly says that when she could no longer teach dance, she would
be around to give support as a resource person and give
encouragement to those who are willing to pick up where she left
o.
The family of Feliza and Ignacio Pasion wishes to congratulate
PASCO for its presentation of SAYAW PILIPINAS! We salute the hard
work and the dedication of all the performers, support staff
and
everyone who contributed in making this performance possible. We
appreciate PASCOs dedication to showcase the beautiful heritage of
our Filipino culture and to offer the opportunity to our
children and grandchildren to share their talents to the
community. To our children, Julius and Judy and to our
grandchildren Jessica, Jennifer and Erin, we are so proud of
you!
Asian Pacic American Timesgreets the
Philippine-American Society of Colorado (PASCO)and sends best
wishes for the success of
Sayaw Pilipinas!Website: www.apatimes.com
Phone: (303) 699-7294 Fax: (303) 699-7725
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Sayaw Pilipinas!
Sayaw Pilipinas! Dances of the Philippines Featuring the PASCO
Folk Arts Dance Repertoire
under the direction of Dolly BanzonTeikyo Loretto Heights
University Auditorium
Denver, Colorado 25 September 2004Sayaw Pilipinas! is a
Philippine American Society of Colorado (PASCO) productionSouvenir
Program by Fabbest Media [email protected]
303.667.3332 Copyright 2004 PASCO
Philippine-American Society of Colorado (PASCO) 2004 Executive
Board
President - Editha A. PasionVP Finance - Sergio AbadVP Cultural
Affairs - Judy MecallerVP External Affairs - Elbert
EloriagaSecretary - Cecilia HillTreasurer - Jun VidalAuditor -
Nancy CastellanesPRO - Ed AnolinSgt-at-Arms - Flor Obaa
Directors:Youth - Jessica Pasion Anna PerezSeniors - Gloria
Castillo Joy Romero-MeyersRegular - Jimmy Macalalag Rose Gero
Veronica Stump Juliet Younger