Bayanihan Student Organization at marquette universtiy presents
a Filipino Cultural Show
Friday April 4, 2008
JEEPNEY
(image from cover) “With the Second World War looming the U.S. government commissioned various automobile companies to produce a vehicle capable of running on all its wheels, able to go up mountains, cross deserts and bodies of water, impervious to weather, and able to transport soldiers, goods, and weapons. Thus was the Jeep—the first four-wheel drive—conceived. Snub-nosed, ungainly, drab, the Jeep is the grandfather of today’s sleek, sophisticated utility vehicles, and the father of the jeepney. The Jeep is said to have won the war for the Allies while those that remained in the Philippines won the hearts of the Filipinos, who made them their own in a way never to be imagined. No where except in the Philippines is a WWII Jeep a MacArthur, those used during the Korean War an Eisenhower, while one from the Vietnam Era is a Kennedy. They became woven into local folklore. When the defeat of the Americans by the Japanese was at hand, it is said, the Americans sank a barge full of jeeps in Manila Bay to keep their mechanisms secret. “And” it is whispered, “When the Americans were leaving they dug a gigantic hole in the ground at La Loma and buried many jeeps loaded with valuables. . .” Given the Filipino’s extraordinary talent for improvisation and reproduction the jeepney of today is pure Filipino. The first jeepneys were actual jeeps, their sides scraped down to the metal, then painted and adorned. Then the rear was extended to make room for three passengers on each side, for a total of nine, but often carrying many more. Soon, as shiny elongated metal sides appeared on bigger bodies and diesel engines replaced gas, the jeepney became an entity all its own. The Jeep was in there somewhere but no longer so discernable. No two jeepneys are ever alike—each is a tribute to the artistic talent of the designer and the originality of the owner, replete with flags, horses, colors, horns, flowers, religious adornments.”
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Love Affair with a Jeepney by Sonia Krug
table of contents 1 Letter from Pam Peters, Assistant Dean of Intercultural Programs 2 Letter from Jocelyn Calado, President 3 Letter from Chris Napatal, Cultural Events Coordinator 4 Pre-Show Performances 5 Show Synopsis 6 Actor List 7 Actor Bios 8 Modern and Binasuan information 9 La Jota Mocadena information 10 Singkil information 11 Maglalatik and Pandango sa Ilaw information 12 Subli and Tinikling information advertisements 26 Credits
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letter from pamela peters Assistant Dean of Intercultural Programs Greetings! Welcome to yet another amazing event coordinated by the Bayanihan Student Organization! In a culture, in a time, and in a society where deception and fear can seem to darken our lives and harden our hearts, your very support for tonight’s event becomes a witness to the light of hope that we can and must be for one another. If it is true that one tiny speck of light can cut through the biggest abyss of darkness, then let tonight be that inspiration of joy, celebration, and community amidst the world’s troubles and pains. It is truly a gift to observe the achievements of students who are as involved and talented as these--your friends, daughters, sons, sisters, brothers. I am grateful for the standard that Bayanihan sets for us all. They work hard to involve others and to truly embody the meaning of community and care for others. From the coordinators, to the choreographers, to the dancers, the models, and the entertainers, to all the people behind the scenes, the many hours of work that went into this year’s cultural show is not only a testament to who Bayanihan is as an organization who brings people together, but it is a true reflection of OUR desire to be the difference in a world desperately needing strong leadership. Thank you to everyone for sharing your selves, your culture, history, and style. Thank you to the Bayanihan Student Organization for opening your doors to other students and organizations in order to help build upon our community. Sharing your voice and your story is one of the strongest things you can ever do. Continue to share, continue to grow, continue to be creative. It is my pleasure to welcome everyone here tonight, and it is an honor to be considered friends of such a strong organization. Peace,
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Pamela Peters Assistant Dean of Intercultural Programs
letter from jocelyn calado President The Bayanihan Executive Board of 2007-2008 would like to welcome you to our Annual Filipino Cultural Show, “Pagbalik Sa Kinabukasan.” The meaning of “Pagbalik Sa Kinabukasan” is a Filipino phrase in the Tagalog dialect that translates to “Back to the Future.” Tonight’s event is dedicated to the past history of the Philippine history. We would like to take you back in time to experience music and dance of the Philippines. Bayanihan is a Filipino word that expresses the unity and working together to achieve common goals. The Bayanihan Student Organizastion is driven by this theme and is proud to have you all share the Bayanihan spirit tonight. Our mission is to promote, educate, and celebrate Filipino culture through leadership, service, academics, and excellence to the Marquette community and beyond. The Filipino Cultural Show brings the idea of Bayanihan to life by bringing the organization, the coordinators, the performers, and the audience together to help make this show a great success. We would like to give our gratitude and appreciation to this year’s participants. They worked so hard with endless hours of practicing, balancing school and work, and preparing for this event in order to share their talents and creativity. We would like to thank Marquette University for providing us with all the facilities and equipment. We thank our advisor, Pamela Peters, for all her help and continuous support for our organization and cause. We would also like to thank the Bayanihan Alumni for coming out tonight to support the organization. Thank you again for your guidance, leadership, and love you have given us. A special thanks to the show’s coordinator, Christopher Napatal and cocoordinator, Nicole Tud. They have worked patiently and diligently throughout this semester. And last but not least, we would like to thank the audience for coming out and being part of this event. So we invite you all to sit back and enjoy while we take you back to the future! Maraming Salamat Sa Inyong Lahat! (Thank you all very much!) Sincerely, The 2007-2008 Bayanihan Student Organization Executive Board
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letter from chris napatal Cultural Events Coordinator To the Marquette community, current members and alumni of the Bayanihan Student Organization, family and friends, On behalf of everyone involved in the Bayanihan Student Organization’s 2008 Cultural Show, I welcome you all. This year, I strived to incorporate a small dose of Filipino history into the show. In order to do so, a few of us brainstormed until we could find the best catalyst to do so. Coupled with a Back to the Future theme came “Pagbalik Sa Kinabukasan”, which is the Tagalog translation. Martin, our main character, essentially sees the need to briskly learn about the culture of his ancestry. This year’s Cultural Show consists of La Jota, Binasuan, Singkil, Maglalatik, Pandanggo Sa Ilaw, Subli, and Tinikling. After an overwhelming desire by the general members of our organization, a Modern section was added. I feel it is a part of our culture, and we can celebrate a blend of contemporary and traditional dance. Without certain people, this show could not have happened. The students who are performing as actors, choreographers, dancers, volunteers, and behind the scenes are a pinnacle part of this show, of which I owe an enormous amount of gratitude to. Many participants this year are actually not Filipino or have a Filipino background, and I am excited to share a part of our rich heritage. I also thank Nikki Tud for being my right hand person for this show. Thanks to her efforts, the planning has gone very smooth. A special thanks also goes to Kiley Peters, and her designing of the program, as well as the amazing cover. Victoria Moy made my costume for Singkil, and I owe gratitude to her as well. Thanks also to our advisor, Pam Peters, the Bayanihan Student Organization Executive Board, the Alumni, and the current general members. Our organization is nothing without any of you and your involvement. Thank you all for coming to our show tonight. I hope you enjoy a taste of the rich culture of the Philippines. Sincerely,
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Christopher John Napatal Cultural Events Coordinator 2008
PRE-Show Performances Latin American Student Organization (LASO) - Merengue The Latin American Student Organization is a group that promotes, educates and celebrates the Latin culture. They strive to bridge the gap between the different Latin races, form as one and unite under one group that celebrates them all.
Gravity Benders Crew – Break Dancing The Gravity Benders are a break dancing crew based out of Milwaukee. They practice and hold sessions at the University of Wisconsin Milwaukee. They currently consist of 9 members and 1 manager.
Alberto Uscanga – Singing Alberto Uscanga is a junior from the Milwaukee area and is majoring in Biomedical Sciences. He is involved in the Gospel Choir, Black Student Council, Latin American Student Organization, Bayanihan Student Organization, and the Society of Caribbean Ambassadors just to name a few.
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Synopsis Pagbalik sa Kinabukasan, or Back to the Future, is about Martin Maklangao (Mikey De Guzman) and his quest to become more cultured. After misreading a sign for a cultural showcase written in Tagalog, the Filipino language, Martin and his friends perform a modern dance for the judges who are responsible for selecting the cultural acts. Humiliated by the fact they did not perform an act with any trace of culture, Martin seeks out Doc Brown (Vincent Ong) to help him become more educated in the Filipino culture. Martin will explore his Filipino heritage by travelling through time with Doc Brown in a canola oil powered Jeepney.
SHOW ORDER
Act I
Modern
Binusan
La Jota
Singkil
Intermission
Act II Maglalatik
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Pandango Sa Ilaw
Subli
Tinikling
actor list Narrator ................................Lealo Lechoco Narrator ................................Ramon Balane Martin ................................Mikey De Guzman Maton ................................Nyia Lee Tala ................................Kara Tamayao Doc Brown..............................Vincent Ong Simone ................................Sara Soriano Renalda ................................Kristin Feliz Paolo ................................Austin Dunn Crew 1 ................................Jocelyn Calado Crew 2 ................................Ashley Faulkner Talent Act 1.............................Camille Dihiansan, Kara Tamayao, Anna Reyes Talent Act 2.............................Marcus Estrella, Joey Olivares Mom ................................Christina Tu Dad ................................Adrian Garcia Jose Rizal’s Nephew...............Ryne Chua Extra ................................Desi Delgado Extra ................................Nate Schneider Extra ................................Ashley Faulkner Extra ................................Chris Napatal Native Moro............................Nate Schneider Dancer ................................Desi Delgado Magellan ................................Austin Dunn Lapu Lapu...............................Ryanjon Milan Translator................................Irish Diwa
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ACTOR BIOS Mikey de Guzman (Martin Maklangao) I’m currently a freshman in the College of Health Sciences. I’m studying Biomedical Sciences in my pursuit to one day attend medical school. I believe joining BSO was among the best decisions I’ve made because it has given me the opportunity to meet some amazing people. I’m thankful for their patience and kindness in making me feel that Marquette is my true home away from home. M…U… Know what it is!
Kara Tamayao (Tala) Pronounced as (Car-ah), I’m from Mundelein, IL and I am currently a freshman at Marquette. I joined BSO to gain more knowledge and respect for my own culture. The friends I have made are ones whom I’ll never forget and I am very thankful for their presence in my life! :) I would like to say wusup to my parents and Mark for supporting me and watching the cultural show.
Vincent Ong (Doc Brown) Hi! I’m Vincent Julian Ong from Manila, Philippines. I’m a freshman in the collge of business. I joined BSO to keep in touch with my culture. I enjoy going to movies, candlelit dinners, long walks on the beach, and spending a ridiculous amount of time on watching sports and playing video games.
Nyia Lee (Maton) I’m Nyia Lee, a Junior from Minneapolis, MN. My major is finance. Sometimes I go to Open Pantry just to grab a bag of Hot Cheetos. Also, sometimes on the weekend when I get lonely and bored, I make Kool Aid. I joined the Bayanihan Student Organization because of Jessica Ceasar. I’m from HmongLand.
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Modern
This dance is a contemporary showcase of popular modern-day dancing styles, including freestyle and break dancing, set to hip-hop and R&B music. Ashley Faulkner, Jocelyn Calado, Nikki Tud, Melanie Pati, Kiley Peters, Camille Dihiansan, Nyia Lee, Shona Hang, Manali Thakore, Luisa Campos, Marcus Estrella, Adas Yang, Kara Tamayao*
Binasuan (Rural Suite)
This colorful and lively dance from Bayambang in the Pangasinan province shows off the balancing skills of the dancers. The glasses that the dancers gracefully, yet carefully, maneuver are half-filled with “tuba�, or rice wine. The dancers gracefully whirl and roll on the floor. This dance is a popular favorite at weddings, birthdays, and fiestas. Desiree Delgado, Maemij Ribeiro, Alana Wauneka, Jocelyn Calado, Christina Tu, Irish Diwa, Nikki Tud*
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La Jota Moncadena (Maria Clara Suite)
During the Spanish regime “La Jota” dances were the most popular dances performed in any social gathering by the Spanich “Senoritas” and “Caballeros.” The Filipinos saw them danced and imitated them. La Jota Moncadena is the interpretation and adaptation by the old people of Moncada, Tarlac. Hence, the dance is named after the place from where it originated. It is a combination of Spanish and Ilocano dance steps and music. The use of bamboo castanets makes the dance lively and upbeat.
Desiree Delgado, Ashley Faulkner, Kiley Peters, Angelica Sinajon, Kara Tamayao, Christina Tu, Alana Wauneka, Ramon Balane*, Ryne Chua, Adrian Garcia, Nyia Lee, Ryanjon Milan, Stephen Mozug, Alberto Uscanga
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*indicates choreographer
singkil (Muslim Suite)
This dance takes its name from the bells worn on the ankles of the Muslim princess. Singkil recounts the epic legend of the “Darangan” of the Maranao people of Mindanao. One version of this story is that Princess Gandingan was caught in the middle of a forest during an earthquake caused by the “diwatas,” or fairies of the forest. The cris-crossed bamboo poles represent the trees that were falling, which she gracefully avoids. Her slave loyally accompanies her throughout her ordeal. Finally, she is saved by the prince. Dancers skillfully manipulate “apir,” or fans which represent the winds. Bamboo clappers are typically males,and the dancers are all females with the exception of the prince.
Chris Napatal,*Jocelyn Calado,*Angelica Sinajon, Anna Karissa Reyes, Camille Dihiansan, Chris Napatal, Christina Tu, Dyneice Sanders, Emily Truong, Irish Joyce Diwa, Kara Tamayao, Lexi Newell, Luisa Campos, Manali Thakore, Nate Schneider, Nyia Lee, Ramone Balane, Ryne Chua, Stephen Mozug, Alexander Dionisio, Fedrick Burgos
*indicates choreographer
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Maglalatik (Rural Suite)
This mock-war dance, originating from the Spanish Regime, depicts a fight between the Moros and the Christians over the prized “latik”, or coconut meat residue. All of the men use harnesses of coconut shells positioned on their backs, chests, hips, and thighs. Nyia Lee*, Mikey De Guzman*, Nate Schneider, Marcus Estrella, Tommy Dang, Fedrick Burgos
pandango sa ilaw (Rural Suite)
This popular dance of grace and balance comes from Lubang Island, Mindoro in the Visayas region. The term “pandango” comes from the Spanish word “fandango,” which is a dance characterized by lively steps and clapping that varies in rhythm in 3/4 time. This particular pandanggo involves the presence of three “tinggoy,” or oil lamps, balanced on the head and the back of each hand. This dance is traditionally performed by an all female group. Irish Diwa, Maemij Ribeiro, Noelle Papilla*, Melanie Pati
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*indicates choreographer
subli (Rural suite)
From the province of Batangas, this dance’s name is derived from two Tagalog words, “subsub” meaning stooped and “bali” meaning broken. The guys are stooped throughout the dance and appear to be lame and crooked, while the women dance with hats. Lexi Newell, Jocelyn Calado*, Ashley Faulkner, Nyia Lee, Ramon Balane, Nate Schneider
tinikling (rural Suite)
Honored as the Philippine national dance, Tinikling is a favorite in the Visayan islands. The dance imitates the movement of the “tikling” birds as they walk between grass stems, run over tree branches, or dodge bamboo traps set by rice farmers. Dancers imitate the “tikling” bird’s legendary grace and speed by skillfully maneuvering between large bamboo poles.
Mikey de Guzman, Vincent Ong, Adrian Garcia, Noelle Papilla, Marcus Estrella, Camille Dihiansan, Kyle Oren, Kiley Peters, Anna Karissa Reyes, Nyia Lee, Adam Buettner, Melanie Pati, Nate Schneider, Jocelyn Calado, Chris Napatal, Nikki Tud* *indicates choreographer
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ODE TO BSO: Sorry for the length, but I wanted to take this opportunity to say a few things... I joined this organization only a few short months ago and I have to say it’s been one of the best decisions I’ve made. I have learned so much about the Filipino culture and all the wonderful people in BSO. You have all succeeded in making me feel so welcome and comfortable. When I was nervous about attending various activities or emersing myself in a culture I knew nothing about, you were all there to encourage and teach me. I must extend a special thank you to Jocelyn Calado, who initially helped me get started in BSO and was always willing to answer my seemingly endless questions. Not only is she an amazingly caring and patient person, she has since become one of my favorite people to be around. Thanks Joce. I also would like to thank Nikki Tud for being Nikki Tud. Nikki is so much fun and I admire how she is able to successfully balance her life. She was also one of the first people to welcome me into BSO and has been incredibly understanding. Thanks Nikki. Chris Napatal. Without his help and dedication to this show, I would never have been able to do my part in contributing to this program. Thanks for being so flexible Chris. Lastly, everyone involved in Tinikling, you have been the highlight of my week since practices began. Adrian, thanks for making me laugh so hard I cried. Nyia, thanks for helping to keep everyone on track. Everyone else that contributed to the Tinikling piece, you have all been such a pleasure to be around. Thank you.
I hope this “Ode to BSO” has succeeded in beginning to express g my gratitude towards this organization and all the people in it. Being a part of BSO has changed my perspective on life and my future. Thank you to everyone who has been a part of it. Thank you to my friends and family for supporting me in all of my decisions through my Marquette career.
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I love you all.
-Kiley
Jocelyn, I am going to miss being your roommate! Thank you for all the fun times we’ve spent together from biking by the lake to watching movies in the apartment to causing mischief in Ikea. Great job with all you’ve done with BSO! Love, Anna
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DEAR CHRIS, CONGRATS ON COORDINATING A SUCCESSFUL SHOW. WE ARE SO PROUD OF YOU!
LOVE, MOM, DAD, AND SHAUN
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Thanks to all the c horeogra phers, dancers, actors, and everyon e else that made this show possible. Yo Alumni, stay fresh and let’s get down this week end! Hi Mo m a nd Dad ! Thanks for com ing up‌ I a lways knew you loved me more t han Mark .
Nikki
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Dance your hearts out...
SINGKIL & LA JOTA Be proud! We did it! Much Love, Angelica 20
Nice job La Jota! I am proud of everyone! It has been a pleasure working with you all!
-Ramon 21
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Victor~ Thank you so much for being supportive in everything that I do. These past 9 months went by too fast. I’m very proud of you for going to UP Med School. Even though we’ll be far apart, we always have Facebook, AIM, webcam, and phone. I love you so much, dork.
E-board~ It’ has been a great year. We had some good and not so good times. Thank you for being patient with me throughout this whole year. I’m happy to get such a great e-board. I can’t believe it’s almost the end of the year. Don’t worry…I’ll still be around! Lola is not leaving you guys yet. To my family~ Thank you for coming out tonight to come to the show. Thank you for being supportive in everything that I do. I love you all.
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TO MY MARQUETTE FAM, ALSO KNOWN AS BSG (…G*NG), BETTER KNOWN AS BSO, BEST KNOWN AS BAYANIHAN… Without a doubt, I’ll definitely miss all of you after this year. Home is where my heart is, but MUknowwhatitis has kept me goin’ strong for 2 years– and I have ALL OF YOU to thank for that. Thanks for being real. Seeing as how this will be my last BIG bayanihan hoorah… let’s go out with a bang! Or even better, a BANG-BANG! I’ll never forget the awkward intro’s (cough’tud), the very 1st ‘get-together’ @ ate nina’s, being juvenile delinquents in Dekalb, retreat, football in the snow, football games at joc-e-lola’s, 2008 fashion show afterset *ugh, screaming boy-band songs in the civic, AND EVERYTHING ELSE! Remember this: you’ll always have a home in DC. Love, Lealo =)
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CREDITS A special thanks to those who have assisted in creating this production. Without these people, this year’s Cultural Show would not be possible. Actors Choreographers Dancers all Participants Bayanihan Student Organization Executive Board, Members, and Alumni Alumni Memorial Union Audio Visual Techs Building Staff Catering Event Management Intercultural Programming L.E.A.D. Center Office of Student Development Gravity Bendors Latin American Student Organization Alberto Uscanga Tommy Dang Adrian Garcia Steve Groom Sarah Padula Kiley Peters Pam Peters Kate Trevey Nikki Tud Victoria Moy ‌and YOU!!!!!!
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We thank you for your support and we hope you enjoyed the show.