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 info@fabbest.com

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

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

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

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!

- Kansas City Group of 1979Judy Rosana, Remy Cabanilla.

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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

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.

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

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

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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

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.

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

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Staff

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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

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.

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

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

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Greg & Cherry, Boy & Nohree, Denny & Ruby, Nel & Baby, Marble, Thess, Zeny, Pete & Rosie.

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

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

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

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 info@fabbest.com

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