The Filipino Community on Kauai...
wishes to express it's appreciation for the support rendered by Mayor Bryan J. Baptiste and Councilman Jay Furfaro for their efforts in seeking funds from the County of Kauai to assist us in coordinating many of the planned activities and events in regard to our Filipino Centennial Celebration here on Kauai!
Mabuhay
No aniá ti imúlam, isú ti apítem.
Whatever you sow, you reap.
From Carl Rubino's Ilocano Dictionary and Phrasebook (New York: Hippocrene Books, 1998).
WHERE ARE THEY?
The Filipino population in Hawaii is concentrated on Oahu, where 69 percent of those who are full or part Filipino live. On Oahu, Kalihi, Waipahu, Ewa Beach and Wahiawa have the highest concentration of Filipinos.
BY THE NUMBERS
275,728: People who identify themselves as Filipino or part Filipino in Hawaii. They make up 23 percent of the state's population.
63: Filipinos as a percentage of the total population on Lanai. Kauai has the second-largest population of filipinos at 32 percent.
170,635: People who identified themselves as full Filipino, about 15 percent of the state's population.
3,500: Approximate number of new immigrants to Hawaii from the Philippines each year, more than any other country.
Sources: Census 2000, the state Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism, and the Center for Philippine Studies at the University of Hawaii at Manoa
Kauai Filipino Chorale
A fantastic performance in Honolulu. These ladies and gentlemen's of the island of Kauai sang with inspiration for the opening ceremony of the House of Representatives at the Hawaii State Capitol under the direction of Helen Sina. We appreciate very much the invitation of the Speaker of the House, the Honorable Calvin Say.
Mabuhay!
Opening with the national anthem at the State Capitol.
(pictured above)
Director Helen Sina leads the Kauai Filipino Centennial Chorale which presented three anthems in conjunction with the opening ceremonies of the State Commission held at the Hilton Hawaiian Village Coral Ballroom on Oahu, which led to the invitation to perform at the State Legislature's opening!
Are you admiring this fantastically beautiful Kauai Filipino Centennial Logo featured here? The credit goes to Byron Sina who conceptualized this artistic rendering that is now featured on the Souvenir T-Shirts being sold by the members of the Kauai Filipino Centennial Chorale.
If you have not made your purchase yet, contact Ernie Pasion or any Chorale member for details!
Integrated Performing Arts Guild or simply IPAG is next on line soon to be followed by the Kauai Filipino Centennial Gala, the events are continuing “full speed ahead” with Allan Villaflor and Jose Bulatao, Jr. heading these events. Along with the July 29th performance of IPAG at the Kauai War Memorial Convention Hall in Lihue,, the Koloa Plantation Days Parade and Festivities (on the very same day) will also focus partly on aspects of the Filipino Centennial. Working with Villaflor and Bulatao, Pike Velasco, Rhoda Libre, and Jovita Garces will be spearheading a 45-minute presentation that will include songs and dances of the Philippines interwoven into a jam-packed program of entertainment highlights.
The Kauai Filipino Centennial GALA
The Kauai Filipino Centennial Gala will be a blockbuster of extraordinary entertainment promises Bulatao who has already arranged to have Les Ceballos as a highlight. Ceballos’ repertoire includes opera, Broadway melodies, beloved Filipino compositions, and an impressive command of contemporary and classic Hawaiian music. “It will be an evening filled with enchantment, exquisite delight, and nostalgic moments,” said Bulatao, “which will include a range of presentations for all to enjoy.
The Kauai Filipino Centennial
Souvenir Booklet
Is taking shape under the scrutiny and guidance of Anabel Portugal. What will be distinctively unique about the Kauai booklet will be a section made available to Filipino families on Kauai who wish to celebrate their heritage and their history as a milestone of this Centennial observation.“On the first come, first served basis, families may turn in appropriate photographs and relevant text materials to the Souvenir Booklet committee,” stated Portugal.
Application now available with the public cautioned to be quick to respond in order to secure space in the Family Heritage section of this publication.
This website provides information and resources about the immigration of Filipinos to the United States and their history, culture, traditions, and way of life.
Filipino American Resource compiled by Lemieux Library
Filipino-American Centennial Celebrating 100 Years.
iluko.com - The first Ilocano web portal
Created Feb 2006 Kauai Filipino Centennial Copyright 2006 ã
Kauai Filipino Centennial
Oscar Portugal - Kauai Community Liaison
P.O. Box 3054 Lihue, HI 96766
res: (808) 245-6566 wk: (808) 241-6630
Webpage Publisher
Amado's 2006 Centennial Journal - Kauai Centennial Opening
Rubber Slippers in Italy - Some one nice posted this on their blog.
International conference committee calls - for papers on the Filipino Centennial in Hawaii
Labor Migration in Hawaii - Learn about how the Filipino's came to Hawaii and the United States.
Wikipedia on Filipino-Americans well definition on who we are in the USA..
Honolulu Filipino Jaycees - an inspiring young men and women on Oahu.
You can print out your copy of the Application for the Souvenir Booklet. Fill in your information and send it in as soon as possible to the Souvenir Booklet committee. Click here:
This event is scheduled for Saturday, August 19, at the Kauai Marriott Grand Ballroom with tickets that will soon be available for sale. So mark your calendar and SEE YOU THERE!
<<<<<This is a preview of just a clip of more to come at the Gala Event in August....Enjoy!