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WHAT: Introducing the Harana Kings, A Night of Philippine Serenade
WHEN: Tuesday July 17 | 7PM
WHERE: Oakland Asian Cultural Center
388 Ninth Street, Suite 290
Oakland, CA 94607
$25 General Tickets
$15 Students/Seniors
Purchase you tickets now! http://haranakingsoakland.eventbrite.com/
The Philippines’ tradition of harana has been rapidly vanishing in its home country and most people throughout the world are completely unaware of its influential music that for many years had inspired the Philippine country with hope, beauty and love. Harana was a traditional form of courtship in which men serenaded women by singing underneath her window at night. It is famous for its set of protocols, a code of conduct and most importantly, a specific style of music. An important custom of Filipino culture, harana has been teetering on the edge of disappearance for some time, but through the untiring and valiant efforts from a group of filmmakers, harana has been given a chance for survival.
World music guitarist Florante Aguilar along with producer Fides Enriquez and director Benito Bautista have been hard at work producing Harana, a documentary highlighting and saving the tradition that will once again reignite the passion and treasure that is harana. Together, they discovered Felipe Alonzo, Celestino Aniel and Romeo Bergunio, three men with simple lives in the Philippines who exemplify the definition of a true harana master. Now known as the Harana Kings, not only do these master haranistas star in the upcoming documentary, but they have been formally invited to perform in an exclusive concert series in California. Having never been far from their humble lifestyles, coming to American is surely a once-‐in-‐a-‐ lifetime dream come true. They will begin their exclusive tour in Los Angeles by participating in the unprecedented July 8th concert “Apl de Ap Takes You to the Philippines – A Celebration of Global Filipino Music” at the Hollywood Bowl, before coming to the San Francisco Bay Area for three more not to be missed performance, including at the Oakland Asian Cultural Center.
The concerts will also launch the release of the album “Introducing the Harana Kings”, a result of the Harana documentary film. The Harana Kings will join Florante Aguilar to perform a number of tracks from the album and this will be the only time the Harana Kings will be performing live in the United States in what will surely be an event that not only celebrates Filipino history, but a momentous occasion for anyone that has ever dared to dream.
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WHAT: PAGDATING SA AMERICA: Home Away From Home.
A Welcome Fair for New Immigrants
WHEN: Saturday July 28 | 10AM
WHERE: St. Patrick's Church
756 Mission Street
San Francisco, CA 94103
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WHAT: Pistahan Parade and Festival
WHEN: Saturday & Sunday August 11 & 12 | 11AM - 5PM
WHERE: Yerba Buena Gardens
San Francisco, CA 94103
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WHAT: SALUDO - LIKHA Pilipino Folk Ensemble 20th Anniversary
WHEN: Saturday & Sunday August 25 at 7PM & August 26 at 2PM
WHERE: Palace of Fine Arts
3301 Lyon St.
San Francisco, CA 94123
TICKETS:
$25 August 25th
$20 August 26th
Buy your tickets now! http://likhafolk.ticketleap.com/saludo/
SALUDO is a must-see production that will delight all and be a source of pride for all Filipinos.
From the captivating rituals of the mountain tribes to the mesmerizng melody of gongs in the south,LIKHA Pilipino Folk Ensemble pays homage to the artistry of Philippine folk dance and music with its production of Saludo.
LIKHA commemorates its 20th anniversary with a salute to Philippine dance -- a broad repertoire representing the many regions of the Philippines, including two pieces performed for the acclaimed San Francisco Ethnic Dance Festival.
Come and enjoy the artistry of Philippine dance with musical accompaniement by LIKHA's Percussion and Rondalla ensemble.
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PREVIOUS EVENTS
WHAT: Book Launching "From Pancho to Pacquiao: Philippine Boxing In and Out the Ring" by Joaquin Jay Gonzalez III and Angelo Michael F. Merino
WHEN: Saturday March 31 | 1PM
WHERE: Bayanihan Community Center
1010 Mission St @ 6th St
San Francisco, CA 94103
FREE Admission!
From Pancho to Pacquiao: Philippine Boxing In and Out of the Ring is a snapshot of more than a century of Philippine boxing. It is a compilation of lucid and readable biographies of outstanding Philippine-born and Filipino American boxers, from Francisco "Pancho Villa" Guilledo to Manny "People's Champ" Pacquiao. Each story describes the rough roads these Filipino and Filipina boxers took to achieve fame and glory globally. Vivid photos and personal interview combine to make the narratives real and captivating.
"Professor Gonzalez and Merino are two of the most gung-ho observers of Philippine boxing that I know. That they are based abroad makes them even more diligent in researching fact (and fable) about Filipino and Filipina boxing legends. The stories are fascinating and entertaining to read." --Ed Picson, Executive Director, Amateur Boxing Association of the Philippines
For more information please call: (415) 553-8185
or send an email to: arkipelagobooks@yahoo.com
WHAT: Book Launching "Diaspora Diplomacy: Philippine Migration and its Soft Power Influences" by Joaquin Jay Gonzalez III
WHEN: Saturday May 19 | 1PM
WHERE: Bayanihan Community Center
1010 Mission St @ 6th St
San Francisco, CA 94103
FREE Admission!
Diaspora Diplomacy: Philippine Migration and its Soft Power Influences is about the remarkable and untapped soft power that international migrants posses and how various sectors--from governments, NGOs, business, and international organizations--could tap this valuable resource to enhance global cooperation and development. With compelling stories from Filipina and Filipino migrants in San Francisco, London, Dubai, Dhaka, and Singapore comprising the large Philippine diaspora, this book illustrates how this widespread community performs numerous acts of public diplomacy, bridging the cultural and economic gap between its homeland and its new home base.
“A manuscript on the Philippine Diaspora and its role in global and Philippine development is long overdue. This book fills this gaping
hole and provides both scholars and practitioners with solid foundation
from which to deepen the research and knowledge in this area."
--Dr. Jose Edgardo Campos, Manager, The Governance Practice,
World Bank Institute, USA
For more information please call: (415) 553-8185
or send an email to: arkipelagobooks@yahoo.com |
