GFN SangDiwa 2015

Global Filipino Network presents

SangDiwa 2015 The Global Filipino Arts Forum and Exhibition

JUNE 20 SAN FRANCISCO Kalayaan Hall, 447 Sutter St, Philippine Consulate General in San Francisco sangdiwa.globalfilipinonetwork.org

Stronger Together.

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About SangDiwa 2015 “SangDiwa” was coined from the phrase “Isang Diwa” which literally means one spirit and figuratively “One Voice”. SangDiwa is an annual event organized by the Global Filipino Network as part of its Arts and Culture track. The event’s mission is to help build the community through the arts.

Our hope is for people learn from the finest artists from various disciplines of arts who share their personal insights and experiences to inspire, enlighten, and educate.

Proceeds from this event will go to fund other Arts and Culture projects of Global Filipino Network.

Building Community Through The Arts.

“Art is a nation’s most precious heritage. For it is in our works of art that we reveal to ourselves and to others the inner vision which guides us as a nation.

And where there is no vision, the people perish.”

-- Lyndon Johnson

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Event Schedule MORNING SESSION 10am

Door Opens to Public

10:00am - onwards

Art Exhibition (continues all day)

11:00am - 11:30am

Baybayin Art Demonstration

11:30am - 12:00

Laga Weavers

12:00noon- 1pm

Musical Performances • Pink Harmony • The Harmonix Acoustic Band

AFTERNOON SESSION 12:50pm - 1:00pm

Welcome Remarks

1:00pm

Topic: “Connecting the Community Through the Arts”

- 2:00pm

PANEL SESSION 1

Speakers: § Marconi Calindas, The Art of Colors § Christian Cabuay, The Art of Baybayin § Eliza Barrios, Inter-Disciplinary Art § Peggy Peralta, The Making of Harana Movie Moderator: Geraldine Solon, Novelist

2:00pm – 2:25pm BREAK 2:25pm – 4:20pm PANEL SESSION 2

Dance Number from the Winner of the Filipino Youth Coalition “Battle of the Tribes” Competition (Sarah Gonzales, FYC Executive Director) Topic: “Creative Designs Using Indigenous Filipino Materials” Keynote Presentation: Patis Tesoro Speakers: § Jenny W. Young, Laga Weaving Circle § Anthony Cruz Legarda, The Hinabi Project § Crisanta Malig, Designing for the Youth § Chona Pike, Preserving Culture Through Fashion Moderator: Edwin Lozada, Writer; PAWA President

4:25pm – 4:45pm

Musical Number

4:45pm – 5:30pm

Fashion Show by Chona Pike

5:30pm – 5:45pm

Closing Remarks and Raffle Drawing

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Our Distinguished Artists/Speakers

PANEL MODERATORS

KEYNOTE SPEAKER

Geraldine Solon Novelist geraldinesolon.com

Patis Tesoro Philippine Fashion Icon patistesoro.com

Edwin Lozada Writer PAWA President

PANEL OF SPEAKERS

Marconi Calindas Painting / Journalism marconicalindas.com

Jenny W. Young Master Artist/Weaver kalingafornia-laga.com

Christian Cabuay Baybayin Artist baybayin.com

Anthony Cruz Legarda Fashion Designer / Technologist anthonycruzlegarda.com

Peggy Peralta Cinematographer peggyperalta.com

Eliza Barrios Interdisciplinary Artist elizabarrios.com

Crisanta Malig Fashion Designer crisantamalig.com

Chona Pike Fashion Designer facebook.com/chonas.net

EXHIBITORS

MARCONI ART

PATIS TESORO

BAYBAYIN ART

THE HINABI PROJECT

IMAGES OF PROJECT PEARLS

LAGA WEAVING CIRCLE ELIZA BARRIOS

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Event Partners and Collaborators

SangDiwa 2015 would not be possible without the help of our community partners, collaborators, and supporters: PARTNERS

Philippine Consulate General In San Francisco

COMMUNITY COLLABORATORS

Fiscal Sponsor

Filipino Youth Coalition

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Who we are Global Filipino Network (GFN) is a non-profit media organization registered as a Public Benefit corporation in the State of California.

Founded in 2012 and incorporated two years later, GFN’s purpose is to create a venue or platform where Filipinos all over the world can connect, collaborate, be informed, and be educated. We do this by using cutting edge technology in the media and by creating a state of the art information portal that contains database of Filipino communities worldwide. This is the source where Filipinos as well as non-Filipino can go to for information about anything Filipino and the Philippines.

VISION STATEMENT Our vision is to see a stronger and a more united Filipino community worldwide.

Our Slogan “Stronger Together.”

Focus Areas Our projects are focused in the following areas: Ø Entrepreneur and Professional Development Ø Youth Development Ø Arts and Culture Ø Community Services For more information about GFN: Visit our website at www.globalfilipinonetwork.org

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Some of our Past Events

Since its inception in 2012, GFN had organized and/or collaborated with various Filipino organizations to connect and empower the community through educational outreach programs such as speaker series events, business forums and networking, press conferences, and festivals. Below is just a partial list of these events.

Breaking the Glass Ceiling Sept 2014 DingDing TV Station, Santa Clara, CA

Philippine Trade Press Conference January 2014 PCMB Hall, San Francisco, CA

Best Practices in Outsourcing Dec 2014 Stanford University

Why Invest in the Philippines May 2013 SF Philippine Consulate

Kalayaan Festival June 2012 Union City, CA

Entrepreneurship F orum Dec 2012 Milpitas Library

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How you can contribute

Art is a language that all people speak around the globe. Through art, we appreciate our culture and we become aware of people past and present, young and old. Art has way of connecting people and developing collaboration and potentially provide deeper meaning about us and the world we live in. We at Global Filipino Network aim to bring Filipinos across the globe together through the arts, music, cultural sharing and with the use of cutting edge technology by providing an online platform for our kababayans to connect, collaborate, share, and thrive. This is our Mission. We invite you to be part of our advocacy to build a stronger and a more united community. We are stronger together. Ø Become a Sponsor or Donor

Your financial contribution will help sustain all the various programs so we can continue to provide the services that we had started. Right now, GFN is run by an all-volunteer staff and our goal to reach our financial goal will help us hire our full- or part-time staff.

For sponsorship opportunities or to donate cash or in-kind, please send an email to efernandez@globalfilipinonetwork.org

Ø Sign-up as a Mentor

You can provide mentorship especially to the youth and those needing guidance. To sign-up please send an email to mrausch@globalfilipinonetwork.org

Ø Become a Speaker

Share your experience and insights in your field of expertise. By sharing your ideas, you inspire especially the youth to pursue their passion.

If you are interested in participating as a speaker in our future events, please email to apedrigal@globalfilipinonetwork.org.

Ø Become our Partner or Collaborator We are always looking for new partnerships with businesses, other non-profit organizations, or individuals to collaborate. We acknowledge we cannot do everything ourselves and we need from those who share the same passion and vision.

To apply as a partner, please send email to jlazaro@globalfilipinonetwork.org.