#pampanga art

[yacoyharvey]

Philippines: Kapampangan Art Exhibit, SM Clark, Angeles City, Pampanga Province

[filipinofoodart]

Happy Longganisa Festival!  The festival is celebrated in the town of Vigan in Ilocos Sur every January, but our garlicky Vigan friends have LINKED with their ka-longganisa from far and wide, round or sweet. Like Cebu Chorizo and the popular Pampanga Longganisa. Even VEGANS are invited to the party, as a recipe for a homemade vegan longganisa can be found at the Astigvegan website. Celebrate flavors of all shapes and spices this Longganisa Festival, wherever you are.  Homemade vegan longganisa: https://www.astigvegan.com/vegan-longganisa-sausages/ Printable: https://filipinofoodart.gumroad.com/l/longganisa-festival-printable-art

[themakeupbrush]

Miss Universe Philippines Pampanga 2023 National Costume

In collaboration with Kapampangan designer Cholo Ayuyao, this is an ode to my hometown Lubao's sampaguita festival: the fragrance of the morning harvest as the dew touches the fields, mothers and young women picking the delicate buds and placing them on their raffia baskets while other folks string tiny sampaguita blooms in abaca fiber threads to sell in front of churches this Sampaguita costume embodies the dwindling and almost forgotten Sampaguita farming industry and reintroducing it to the country: wearing this represents the tradition of the harvest, the fragrant courage of my people and the spirit to push on even in this most modern of times.

Kind of in love with her description of her inspritation “wearable art inspired by Schiaparelli married with the humble symbols of agriculture from her hometown”

[ask-emilz-de-philz]

MALIGAYANG ARAW NG KALAYAAN, PILIPINAS! 🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭

HUNYO 12, 2023

KASAMA ANG MGA PROBINSYA NA SUMASAGISAG SA 8 SINAG NG ARAW NG WATAWAT NG REPUBLIKA NG PILIPINAS :

1. MANILA

2. CAVITE

3. TARLAC

4. LAGUNA

5. BULACAN

6. BATANGAS

7. NUEVA ECIJA

8. PAMPANGA

Sila ang kinikilalang 8 probinsyang unang nag-alsa sa mga Kastila.

#planetputo

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Based from challenge post: http://bumbleshark.tumblr.com/.../11895.../new-art-challenge

[caramelmochacrow]

i haven't talked abt my d4 headcanons for a while so it's time to change that! (this is random. like. very random there are no specifics.) also it's fine if u dont headcanon anything i headcanon of course lol, im not saying everyone should headcanon the ones i have.

(i made it long. i ramble and go off rails for a bit. apologies. cutting it.)

so. dalia half filo headcanon time!!!

dalia's mother is filipino while her father is japanese. she has one uncle and one aunt who r also filo, with dalia's mother being the youngest. her mother and siblings were born and raised in pampanga, her grandmother is from ilocos, (im not sure on ilocos norte or ilocos sur so im just saying ilocos.) and one of her great-grandparents was from around visayas or mindanao (they have no idea bc dalia's mother moved to japan at a young age bc of her grandfather needing a better job and general work environment. dalia's uncle and aunt moved back to the philippines when they were older but dalia's mother stayed in japan bc they're more connected to the philippines than her but they still keep contact.

the way they keep contact is by giving gifts. a lot of gifts. and also phone calls. when dalia and her brother (i havent made up a name for him but i will soon) were born, their gift giving doubled. they gifted them a few stuff from the philippines like a maria clara gown (that was originally from dalia's grandmother), a barong (that was originally dalia's uncle's), and a few vhs tapes and videos of their mother dancing tinikling, carinosa, and other filipino folk dances.

dalia's mother met her father and fell in love. since her husband is a chef, her siblings sent many many recipes of food their mother made when they were younger. dalia's mother also made sure that they knew their filipino food so she and her husband made sure they knew it as well.

dalia fell in love w dancing bc of her mother's old videos of her dancing. her mother let her learn those dances she knew as a child because it was like she was back at the philippines again. (and also bc she wants dalia to know that side of herself more) dalia's brother also got interested in cooking bc of their father so he started following that path.

bc of this, dalia and her brother know three languages: japanese, tagalog and english. they know japanese and tagalog more compared to english though. reason for knowing english is because in the philippines, they (in my experience, anyway) only teach japanese and other languages in international or expensive schools and dalia's mother and siblings would not be able to go to that type of school. but! in public schools or cheaper schools (depending on how u see it idk) they mostly teach u english and tagalog together. so her mother would know english and tagalog then soon needed to learn japanese.

so. um. enough abt dalia!!! onto my next d4 headcanon ramble!!!!!

trans girl shinobu. i havent thought of this much like i did w dalia but it still means a lot to me even as a transguy. (still not used to saying that lol) it's gonna be explained when i ramble. im a closeted transguy. so why would i headcanon shinobu, someone i draw in mostly masc clothes, transfem instead of transmasc? bc to me it's like. "hey! look! this transgirl can wear masc clothes and is still a woman, so a transguy wearing fem clothes is still a man!" so it comforts me.

also bc why not? nothing is stopping me, people in this fandom love hearing me talk abt my headcanons -- hopefully -- and they arent going to argue and make long ass thread on me or my art and why it's wrong.

anyway, enough abt myself, onto the "lore" thing or whatever to call this. shinobu is not on hrt yet, but was on puberty blockers when she was in middle school. (im not sure on what age ur allowed hrt in japan so...) and did voice training. her family and peaky pkey are the only ones who knows she's trans and she's VERY private abt her transness. when kyoko asked her abt voice training when she didn't know her much she got very scared and told her she didn't know. she wears hoodies bc it hides the fact she's flat chested. she doesnt wear tight shirts either, only when she's home. dennojo and all her relatives support her greatly and make sure she's comfortable w herself as much as possible.

kyoko, esora and yuka were confused at first why shinobu would just. not dress up w them and stuff but after she told them why, they simply smiled and said it was fine. the three of them make sure shinobu is comfortable whenever she's changing in gym and also make sure no one is looking at her. they do a little wall thing. ough theyre just. very supported of her ok?

that's all i got for shinobu. if i continued it would be super long so im stopping and going to continue ramble on abt something else.

merm4id has heart accesories that are meant to match w each other. idc what u say. rika has a heart-shaped sunglasses, marika has a bracelet w heart beads, dalia has heart earrings and saori has a heart pendant she can open that has the pictures of rika, marika and dalia. they all love each other so much <3

touched on this in my bday fic, but aoi has two crow plushies named lucifer and hesperus. lucifer is a very light orange-colored crow with dark brown eyes while hesperus is a dark blue one w yellow or orange eyes. she got lucifer first when she was ten and has been with her ever since. he's full of stitches and stuff bc of how old he is. hesperus, on the other hand, is very clean. he doesnt have stitches yet. to her, lucifer was her first friend. he comforted her when she was at her lowest. tsubaki, nagisa and hiiro didnt know she had lucifer until side origin and they love him dearly. then at her birthday, tsubaki gifted hesperus to her.

all of them like to think theyre rondo's mascot even tho theyre the only ones who know abt them. hiiro likes making little outfits for them and nagisa likes making accesories. also nagisa jokes a lot abt how hesperus and lucifer are like tsubaki and aoi's sons, which tsubaki does not (she secretly does) like and aoi just chuckles and agrees. tsubaki is especially attached to hesperus bc she bought the little guy. that's her little thing. aoi sends in silly pictures of them in the silly outfits hiiro made for them to the rondo gc. tsubaki treasures them deeply and nagisa likes showing it to shinobu w no context.

noa is a very normal (she isnt) fan of takarazuka revues (bc she has the same voice as junna) and she tries to get towa into it. towa half heartedly watches the plays for noa's sake and she's just kinda happy that noa wants to share something she likes w her. noa rambles A LOT on what some things might mean and represent in the plays and towa tries to add what she thinks whenever noa rambles. she also tries to get ibuki and saki into it and she semi-succeeded, but towa is the one who keeps up w her normalness abt plays. they also talk abt how cute some musumeyaku and otokoyaku are bc of course.

aaaaaand that's all i got. this isnt much headcanons but i think some of the details i put compensate for that lol. hope u enjoyed seeing my headcanons? idk.

[onenettvchannel]

RADYO BANDERA EXCLUSIVE: A Filipina Descent appears in the 3rd season of The Loud House

ROYAL WOODS, MICHIGAN -- Two individual episodes in Season 3 aired Friday and early Thursday nights (February 2nd, 2018 & August 2nd, 2018 -- Eastern local time) as one Filipino grade school kid introduces a descent character in Michigan, United States of America (U.S.A.), part of the American cartoon series The Loud House on Nickelodeon.

11 y/o Pinay kid named Stella Zhau, whose migrated from the Philippines to the U.S.A. and a permanent resident of Royal Woods, Michigan.

(editor’s note: we censor all the student’s face out due to medium to severe Asian hate issue that does not suitable for kid’s television broadcasting, per MTRCB and FCC rules.)

During her early childhood, she lived in a disclosed small town where she had trouble speaking publicly at an assembly for Teacher's Appreciation Week (TAW), which caused her classmates to make fun of her. As a result, Zhau developed a fear of declamation and failure.

In 2013 or lower at some point in the 5th grader year, Zhau and her family moved the said city due to unexpected reasons, and she began attending Royal Woods Elementary School (RWES).

There, she made new friends, including Lincoln Loud (our Stringer Correspondent for Nickelodeon News) and developed a love of carrot sticks, technology and video games. She even had a crush on Lincoln, and fans have given their relation shipping name Stellacoln.

It remains unclear precisely where she first migrated from the Philippines with some examples of Pampanga, Cubao, Batangas or Dagupan City in the Luzon area.

Speaking to a YouTuber as former storyboard artist and show producer named Darin McGowan: "Stella Zhau on The Loud House is Filipina, confirmed by our writers. I'm afraid I don't have much more info than that though. So yes, it is confirmed", McGowan said via E-Mail correspondent.

Zhau's inclusion in The Loud House is significant as one of the only Asian-American characters' representative in history of the American cartoons. The Loud House will continue to feature characters like her by making more new episodes in the future. Zhau was reaching out on our comment to Radyo Bandera.

(from left to right: Stella Zhau, Liam Hunnicutt, Lincoln Loud, Clyde McBride, Zach Gurdle, Rusty Spokes)

You can stream all previous seasons of The Loud House, available on demand only on Paramount+ and on the Nick website in America. Fans should also check their local listings for new episodes in Season 7 or watch the episodes in your own personal time in reruns.

Radyo Bandera: Sweet FM Network-Visayas is an affiliated firm on this Internet TV station of OneNETtv Channel and OneNETnews.

Special Thanks to Frank Bernard for sending us a late news tip!

ART PHOTO COURTESY for REPRESENTATION: LoudDefender via Twitter PHOTO BACKGROUND PROVIDED BY: Tegna

SOURCE: *https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iTFyE_vX-ks [Referenced YT Video via FrankBernardTV] *http://www.thefutoncritic.com/showatch/loud-house/listings/ [Referenced TV Listings via The Futon Critic] *https://www.paramountplus.com/shows/video/qaaAS7R_DAYnrcz4DzA1D9HgEBSmZ_AK/ [Referenced VOD Screengrab #1 via Paramount+] and *https://www.paramountplus.com/shows/video/NA9_kU8LbQo9144gHMx4mpZULusHVwxR/ [Referenced VOD Screengrab #2f via Paramount+]

-- OneNETnews Team

[ritchie19]

DRAMA SCRIPT

Contract Information

Ritchielyn D. Mangalindan

No:09387737363

Sta. lucia resettlement Magalang

Pampanga

Mangalindanritchielyn76@gmail.com

"BRIDGING HEARTS"

Cost of Character

Emily: a young artist

James: a charming entrepreneur

Setting and Time

-quaint town of Maplewood

Act 1:

Scene 1: (The stage is set in the quaint town of Maplewood. We see the bustling main street, with shops and cafes lining the sidewalks. The townspeople go about their daily lives, some chatting amiably while others carry the weight of economic uncertainty.)

Narrator (voiceover): In the heart of Maplewood, where the autumn leaves dance in the breeze, lies a town divided by more than just geography. Here, love blooms amidst the thorns of adversity.

Scene 2: (We meet our protagonist, Emily, a young artist who works at her family's struggling art gallery. She paints quietly in the studio, her passion evident in every brushstroke.)

Emily: (sighs) Another slow day... Will things ever pick up?

Scene 3: (Enter James, a charming entrepreneur from the affluent side of town. He enters the gallery, intrigued by Emily's artwork.)

James: (smiling) Impressive work you have here.

Emily: (surprised) Oh, thank you. Can I help you with something?

James: I couldn't help but notice your paintings from outside. They're captivating.

(Emily blushes, caught off guard by James' compliment.)

Act 2:

Scene 1: (Emily and James continue to cross paths, their encounters growing more frequent as their attraction deepens. However, tensions rise as Emily's family struggles to keep the gallery afloat, while James' family business thrives.)

Emily: (frustrated) Why does it feel like we're from two different worlds?

James: (sincerely) Because maybe we are. But that doesn't mean we can't find common ground.

Scene 2: (Despite the obstacles, Emily and James's love blossoms. They share stolen moments together, finding solace in each other's arms amidst the turmoil of their surroundings.)

Emily: (tearfully) I wish things weren't so complicated.

James: (tenderly) Me too. But as long as we're together, we can face anything.

Act 3:

Scene 1: (The town's annual fall festival arrives, bringing both joy and tension to Maplewood. Emily and James attend the festivities together, but their happiness is short-lived as their families clash over a proposed development project that threatens to divide the town even further.)

Emily's Father: (angrily) We won't stand by and watch our town be torn apart by greed!

James's Mother: (defiantly) Progress is inevitable, whether you like it or not.

Scene 2: (As the arguments escalate, Emily and James find themselves caught in the middle, torn between loyalty to their families and their love for each other.)

Emily: (pleading) Can't we find a way to compromise?

James: (desperately) I don't know if that's possible anymore.

Scene 3: (In a heart-wrenching climax, Emily and James must make a choice between love and loyalty. As they stand together, hand in hand, they realize that true love knows no boundaries.)

Emily: (resolutely) I choose us, James. No matter what.

James: (determined) Then so do I, Emily. Always.

(They share a tender kiss as the curtain falls, leaving the fate of Maplewood and its inhabitants hanging in the balance.)

End of script

[etes-secrecy-post]

Hi, before I explain my post, I want to say something important.

• What you see my blog has become a major overhaul. And despite the changes, I decided that my 2nd account will be now my artwork blog with a secret twist.

⚠️NEW RULE! (W/ BIGGER TEXT!)⚠️

⚠️ SO PLEASE DO NOT SHARE MY 2nd ACCOUNT TO EVERYONE! THIS SECRECY BLOG OF MINE IS FOR CLOSES FRIENDS ONLY!⚠️

• AND FOR MY CLOSES FRIENDS, DON’T REBLOG IT. INSTEAD, JUST COPY MY LINK AND PASTE IT ON YOUR TUMBLR POST! JUST BE SURE THE IMAGE WILL BE REMOVED AND THE ONLY LEFT WAS THE TEXT.

⚠️ SHARING LINKS, LIKE POSTS, REBLOG POSTS, STEALING MY SNAPSHOT PHOTOS/RECORDED VIDEOS/ARTWORKS (a.k.a. ART THIEVES) OR PLAGIARIZING FROM UNKNOWN TUMBLR STRANGERS WILL IMMEDIATELY BE BLOCKED, RIGHT AWAY!⚠️

😡 WHATEVER YOU DO, DO NOT EVER LIKED & REBLOG MY SECRET POST! THIS IS FOR MY SECRET FRIENDS ONLY, NOT YOU! 😡

Okay? Capiche? Make sense? Good, now back to the post…↓

#Onthisday: Oct 5th, 2013 (was submitted) (Artwork done on Sept 21st, 2013)

Title: At the drive-in theater

At 10pm, Spot 🐶🏎️ and Vanilla 🐰🎀 are drive away to the drive-in theater. Although I've never go to the drive-in theater cause in my country (Philippines) there's no drive-in theater from now... 😅

NOTE: That is, until August of 2020 when SM opens their own SM Cinema's Drive In at the mall's Amphitheater, SM City Pampanga. 🎦🎫🚘

Nonetheless, they just sit at the car and watch the big screen, (I don't know what they watching but think of it that they watching a drama movie...[another NOTE: sorry I'm not interested at drama movie... 😒]). I can't tell, though because they're in the middle of watching movie drive-in.

Vanilla's closing her eyes and she puts her head on Spot's shoulder while he's watching.

Vanilla (Chowder OC) - owned by GlassFu (dA) [CLICK ME!] / SmileAhoy (tumblr) [CLICK ME!] Spot Speedster (Chowder OC) - created by ME!

[marcid-blue]

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[mentaldiary-ah]

Women fighters, in fiction and in reality, have always fascinated me.

I grew up never getting tired of The Mummy Returns (2001) and its action-packed adventures. It features one of my most favorite cinematic moments: the fight scene between Nefertiri and Anck-su-namun, both tasked to be protectors in the kingdom of Egypt some 3,000 years ago. One may think they must be ahead of their time for training women for battle and assigning such tasks to them.

Fight scene from The Mummy Returns (2001)

There are many other scenes in the said film showing both women as their 1930s reincarnation, Evy (Nefertiri) and Meela (Anck-su-namun), fighting with and among men. Not once did Rick, Evy's husband, handed over guns to her to help them battle the enemies and save their son. Their kind of relationship was yet another reason why I have always loved that film.

Seeing The Mummy Returns again for the nth time, I figured these female characters have played a significant part in my upbringing. They showed me women can fight, too, when it was most needed. They didn't have to be the stereotypical damsels in distress waiting to be rescued because they can save themselves while saving others, as well. In retrospect, at such a young age I knew I wanted to be like them. I wasn't very much into the princess thingy, except for the Xena the Warrior Princess kind. In fact, I once dreamed of becoming like the Power Rangers with all their skills and stunts.

Through the years, I have been learning more about Filipinas who left their mark in our history. In an era of a patriarchal society where women were reinforced to be homemakers & deemed as the lesser sex, there were several of them who strayed against the conventions and took part in the never-ending fight for freedom.

Illustrations of Gabriela Silang (by Carlito Rovira) (top) and the first female general Agueda Kahabagan (from SCOUT Magazine) (bottom) during the Philippine Revolution

One of them was notorious for polishing her nails and putting on red lipstick before going to battle, because she believed she also fought for the freedom to be herself as a woman. Another one used to be a movie superstar until the war. She joined the guerrilla movement to avenge for her husband's murder, and in the process she saved an entire village from being killed by the colonizers.

The women of HUKBALAHAP (Hukbong Bayan Laban sa Hapon), clockwise from left:

Remedios Gomez-Paraiso AKA Kumander Liwayway and her red lipstick (art from Rejected Princesses); Carmen Rosales, movie star-turned guerilla fighter (from Flickr); Felipa Culala AKA Kumander Dayang-Dayang (art by Dos Garcia); and Simeona Punsalan-Tapang AKA Kumander Guerrero (art by @RoriComics on Twitter)

But the courage of Filipina women in history has been witnessed not only at home and in the battlefield. There were women who stood up for their right to receive formal education and their right to vote.

Top photo: a painting of The Women of Malolos (art by Rafael del Casal); bottom photo: U.S. First Lady Florence Harding w/ Filipina suffragette delegation, 1922 (From US-Philippines Society)

There were women who saved people's lives by caring for the injured and the sick and feeding the hungry.

Clockwise from left: Melchora Aquino AKA Tandang Sora (from Wikipedia); Josefa Llanes-Escoda (from Bayaning Filipino on Blogger); Maria Orosa (from Orosa Family); and Dr. Fe del Mundo (from National Academy of Science and Technology)

There were women who continue to fight for justice and for their right to be heard, not just as victims but survivors of a violent, tragic past.

Top photo: the Malaya Lolas of Candaba, Pampanga; bottom photo: the lolas of Lila Pilipina. Both are groups of “comfort women,” survivors of military sexual violence during the Japanese Occupation. (From Facebook)

There were women who prove themselves worthy to be recognized by the world for their talents, abilities, and dedication in their respective fields.

Hidilyn Diaz, the first Filipino Olympic gold medalist; and Maria Ressa, the first Filipino Nobel Laureate (From Esquire Philippines)

There were women leaders who empowered their countrymen towards a better quality of life.

Campaign images of Senator Risa Hontiveros and former Senator Leila de Lima for the 2022 National Elections (From Facebook)

Atty. Leni Robredo, former Vice President of the Philippines (From Esquire Philippines)

And before I forget, I was raised and surrounded by strong women who all the while face their own share of battles in life.

We as women are fighters, and we should never let anyone tell us otherwise.

Meanwhile, I believe I have arrived at a full circle. I may haven't reached my dream of becoming a Power Ranger but who would have thought that as an adult, I would portray a woman fighter myself?

Happy Women's Month!

[jammytriestowrite]

A Look Back on my 2022:

If I were to describe 2022 in one word, it would be Calm. This is the year where I learned how to calm down and not be pressured by anything else. Calm down on pursuing the goals, achieving growth and progress. Calm down on my own journey and not compare it with others. I became self-aware and self-reliant on my own happiness this year. I still have my bad days but I accept them now calmly because they're supposed to be there. To be more alive, I guess? Overall, I wouldn't say 2022 is great or awesome or worse. But I just think that is what a year is supposed to be, Calm.

As a look back on 2022, here are my year-end reflection lists:

Habits I shall (or any obligatory word) quit by next year:

Not replying back to friends

Not waking up on time (6:30am will be my new alarm set as a punishment) and oversleeping

Binging too much TV

Saying NO to friends/family

Impulsive buying

Being hot-headed when it comes to certain situations (IDK how to explain this but some people keep testing my patience)

Not asking for HELP

Not asking questions

Doomscrolling. Consuming too much social media.

I will continue, Oh my God, to do all these actions, for the love of me:

READ. Just read more books, articles, essays, etc. Educate yourself.

Spend quality time with family (treat them once in a while)

Same with friends (meet old friends)

Walk. Jog. Exercise. Beat that Move goal challenges.

Dentist appointments twice a year

WRITE! Write your thoughts, your feelings, your frustrations, what you love, etc. Just write to unload those emotions and heal on your own.

Watch documentaries.

Cook and prepare your food.

Embroidery! Finish once your start a piece.

Make art. Draw, sketch, paint, watercolor, make a video, and write a poem. Explore your artistry.

Clean your room once a month.

Be there for people but have boundaries.

Travel and visit new places.

Be curious.

Things I'm grateful for:

Family - I get to spend more time with them this year. Even though we're a family who doesn't talk about personal stuff, I think just being in their presence means so much to me.

Friends - 2022 is the year of meeting with a lot of my close friends. and meeting new ones. My relationship with them is low maintenance where we don't need to chat constantly but hanging out with them once in a while just puts me in a happy state.

Sidelines - I'm so thankful for the clients who trusted me this year. Not to mention, they're the reason I was able to save money. I hope this will continue and grow in the coming year. I'm ready for more side projects.

Travel - This year is my most traveled year so far. I went to Tagaytay, Boracay, Baguio, Bulacan, Laguna, and Pampanga. I went Hiking in Rizal (with complete strangers). And finally visited the National Museum of Natural History with friends. I'm excited about the places I will visit come 2023, I wish I can finally travel abroad which is not work-related, Thailand or Taiwan is my top priority to visit with my budget.

Experiences - Of course, 2022 is memorable for the experiences it brought me. I went to a concert of All Time Low which is one of my favorite bands growing up. It was a very surreal experience. I finally watched a musical last November, it's called We Will Rock You, and a homage to Queen songs, which are some of the best songs for me. More musical experiences for next year, please! Lastly, when I went to Leni-Kiko Rally. It was my proudest moment as a Filipino to be there. I was just merely attending their rally, but it made me hopeful for the country. Makes me think of what could've been if she won the presidency. I know PH is going downhill now, but I hope for a better 2023 for us.

Love/Dating - This has been so idle this year. But still grateful for the learnings it gave me. I only dated one person and it didn't go well because *insert anti-hero by Taylor Swift*. I realized dating requires too much effort and I feel like I want to accomplish more before being in a commitment with another person. But I still want it. I crave it. It's just that I'm not willing to work for it. So that's what I will be doing in 2023. Work for the love I deserve.

That ends my 2022. It wasn't as grand as the others but for me, It's the best year. I really liked it. No, I loved it. Thank you, 2022. Now, I'm looking forward to new experiences, explorations, and self-discoveries. I already know 2023 will be just as calm as this year. Happy new year, everyone! Let's fucking gooooo!

[tfbsafeageappropriatedance]

Philippines, Lemme Count the Ways You are Ripe for Age-Appropriate Dance...

Ah, the Philippines. They are known for the itik-itik, tinikling, cariñosa, pandanggo, and the Cagayan Valley's version of the jota. And the resources here to fund and establish a NUVO or 24 Seven-esque dance comp are scarce...

And for parents; dance studio owners and faculty; pastors; and EVEN child welfare agents concerned about the hypersexualization and exploitation in youth dance education, the paucity of resources needed to create such dance comps is a VERY GOOD THING!

Dance adjudicator Jamie White ranted about what she saw at a competition past. She saw a mini dancer who was clad in a bra top and booty shorts doing a knee slide that ends with her thighs open. She also saw her twerk in a front split, with her facing upstage.

Granted the high Catholic Christian populace here in the Philippines, those movements and costuming in routines that include those elements in their choreography are better suited for the shady bars lining Fields Ave. in Barangay Balibago, Angeles, Pampanga, than school auditoria (which are often outdoors).

"Filipino culture, deeply influenced by Catholic values, emphasizes modesty and appropriateness," Copilot noted, "Choreography that includes provocative movements, such as kneeling open-legged, and revealing costumes can be seen as disrespectful and inappropriate for young dancers. This can discourage organizers from hosting multigenre competitions that might feature such content."

"Parents in the Philippines may have strong objections to their children participating in routines that they perceive as overly sexualized. This concern can reduce the number of participants willing to enroll in multigenre competitions, thus limiting the demand and feasibility for such events."

The only dance comps here that might be tolerable for concerned individuals advocating age-appropriate dance are the streetdancing ones. Costumes are more modest than not. Choreography - of which the routines are often performed on concrete ANYWAY - often doesn't warrant youths to twerk, pose promiscuously, or go grind dancing on each other.

With the founding of Lindy Hop Philippines, I have been heartened since moving to the Cagayan Valley in early 2024 that there are homegrown individuals who are starting to expand the myopic scope of jazz dance from being a “sassy, promiscuous” genre to one that conveys a much wider range of characters and moods.

“By sharing the rich history of jazz dance, including its roots in African rhythms and its evolution through various cultural influences, educators can help elders understand that jazz dance is a legitimate and respected art form,” Copilot explained, “Highlighting the contributions of pioneers like Frankie Manning and Norma Miller can also emphasize the cultural significance of jazz dance.”

“Organizations can host performances that focus on the artistic and technical aspects of jazz dance, rather than sensationalized or provocative elements. By presenting jazz dance in a respectful and dignified manner, they can help dispel misconceptions about the genre.”

“Inviting elders to participate in workshops and classes can provide them with firsthand experience of jazz dance. This can help them see the discipline, skill, and creativity involved in the dance form, fostering a deeper appreciation and understanding.”

“Drawing parallels between jazz dance and traditional Filipino dances can help elders see the cultural value and continuity in jazz dance. Emphasizing shared elements, such as rhythm and community engagement, can create a sense of familiarity and acceptance.”

“Organizations can hold discussions or forums where elders can voice their concerns and have their questions answered by knowledgeable instructors and dancers. This open dialogue can help address any misconceptions and build trust. Featuring Filipino jazz dancers and instructors as role models can inspire elders and show them that jazz dance is a respectable and valuable art form within their own community.”

“Seeing local examples can help change perceptions and encourage acceptance.”

As for my stateside hypersexualization-in-dance-education-jaded mga kaibigan, DA:NCE Awareness unveiled a directory around the time Lindy Hop Philippines was established. It’s called – without a doubt – the Healthy DA:NCE Directory. In 2024, the first studios listed were located in the USA and Canada.

Hopefully more studios around the world will be annexed to the Healthy DA:NCE Directory in the next few years, especially those located in Australia. (Remember the RG Dance scandal?)

Given the high Catholic influence and marked emphasis on family values, the Philippines has a marvelous potential to harbor studios that are ripe to be included in the Healthy DA:NCE Directory. May St. Vitus pray that the government eases visa restrictions so that foreign teachers who value healthy dance education and age-appropriate dance for youth can relocate here.

May he pray that Lindy Hop Philippines – which is based in the NCR – will inspire my mga kaibigan all over the 7K-plus island archipelago to see jazz dance beyond tricks and promiscuity AND educate them fully about the genre; the iconic figures (BOTH Caucasian AND non-Caucasian); and age-appropriate styles of it.

The last 3 stitched clips in the link to the TikTok reel are taken by me in various dates in 2024. Music: "City Lights." Exzel Music Publishing (freemusicpublicdomain.com). Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0).

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Cafe Blog

Behind the Cup of My Cafe Tale

There's this coffee shop near my dorm, its not that big but it's very interesting because of its simple look. While it was raining, I prepared myself and went there to try their coffee. It wouldn't hurt if I spent some time in this small cafe called "Poblacion".

As soon as I walked in, the smell of the coffee hit me. There were a few students there like me too. The cafe has these old classy and minimalist vibes, the wooden floors and stairs got a clean look, the soft sofa chairs look very comfy, and the lighting was not that bright. Just from the first glance when I enterered, I could already feel that this place is very comfortable. There were art posters nailed in the walls, and the songs are very classy. It feels warm and very welcoming.

After admiring and feeling the place, I went to the barista and borrowed the menu. The menu has a lot of coffee that I haven't tried before, there's a lot of coffee, giving me a hard time to choose. After taking some time to choose, there is this one coffee that caught my eye its the "Wild Mocha Latte." I sat there waiting for my order, then I saw the wooden stairs. At first, I thought it was nothing and was just a design, but then I saw a group of students like me going down to get their order. Thats when I went up and checked, there's a alot of space in the second floor, many sofas are there, giving it a cozy feeling. As I go down my order was ready, it was beautifully presented. The mocha was giving it a milky flavour and giving it a wine after taste. I was very shocked because it is my first time tasting this flavour and it is very good. I enjoyed it a lot.

While drinking my coffee, I saw that people here are working on their laptops and many friend groups talking and having fun, and there are people there having a chat with the barista. It was very interesting that they chose this place to be their comfort zone. My experience at the "Poblacion" was very good and unexpected. It was a perfect place to chill since the ambiance is cozy and it is very comfortable. The drinks are very delicious and affordable. I would say that it was worth the visit, and I will be coming back again.

Lilim Cafe

This cafe is great for people who like to spend their free time in a more peaceful and beautiful cafe, with its beautiful areas and gardens this cafe is great for capturing moments and pictures. They serve delicious meals and desserts that would surely make you stuffed.

The shop has a beautiful modern vibe with their open garden, They offer huge windows for you to take a view of the garden they own. This is really great for people who love nature, They have a great combination of modern and nature.Their sevice is really great and they make sure to get you're orders right on time to avoid waiting for too long. This shop is also known for its cozy ambiance and caramel macchiato, ensuring a atmosphere and quality.

They make sure that you feel at home, and The staff are warm and attentive, ensuring a pleasant visit even during busy hours.

Overall, Lilim's Cafe provides a welcoming atmosphere and quality offerings, making it a must-visit in Angeles City. The cafe offers delicious food options, from savory sandwiches to freshly baked pastries. In terms of price its pretty budget friendly and affordable for a student.

In conclusion, Lilim's Cafe offers a perfect blend of quality coffee, delicious food, and warm service, all within a cozy, inviting atmosphere. It's an ideal spot for anyone looking to relax and enjoy a satisfying café experience in Angeles City, Pampanga.

Singku cafe and Rooftop

The cafe is very cozy, they offer delicious meals and great comfort. They have a wide amount of space great for many people. They offer delicious and tasty meals with many desserts to choose from. This place makes you feel at home not only that but they also own a rooftop great for taking selfies and videos with friends, families, and more. They offer a beautiful view of Angeles city pampanga, And you would have a nice view of our very own school.

This shop is very great for relaxing and vibing. They offer a lot of sweets for people who have a sweet tooth, different kinds of rice meals, desserts, and coffee. They have almost anything you would want that would fill you up. The food is a little pricy since they use very great ingredients for their meals and drinks.Their staff is alright most of them are energetic while most of them are minding their own business, They serve their food fast and make sure it won't keep their customers waiting for long. Overall this shop is pretty nice for spending time with people close to you.

Members: Raymart Morales, Hanz Mendoza, Terrence Paolo Hosillos, Shawn Oliva.

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Now Online!

Asia North 2020 Art & Music Exchange Video

VIEW: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lof9PC8-0JU

This virtual event on October 16, 2020 featured art talks and performances by multidisciplinary artist Marlo De Lara (a.k.a. marlo egglant), hip-hop duo S.N.R.G. (Some Never Really Get), and visual artists Andersen Woof and Vidya Vijayasekharan. Asia North is a collaborative community celebration that recognizes, showcases, and honors the art, culture and the Asian heritage of Greater Baltimore, especially the Korean history of Baltimore’s Charles North community. Asia North 2020 features an online art exhibition, Tradition - Memory - Transformation, which showcases the works of 25 regional Asian and Asian American artists, and a brief history of Koreatown. Co-presented with Central Baltimore Partnership.

Marlo De Lara (a.k.a. marlo egglant)

A multidisciplinary artist, Marlo works within realms of sound performance, visual distraction, and film. She is a prominent figure in a thriving and diverse international scene of female experimental music performers.

S.N.R.G. (Some Never Really Get)

Also affectionately referred to as "The Super Barrio Brothers," Aaron “eyespk” and Beau “L.A.S.T.O.N.E” Canlas, are an independent song-writing duo who grew up in the DMV and maintain roots in the province of Pampanga in the Philippines.

Andersen Woof

Andersen Woof’s work is strongly influenced by his conflicted

personal life journey as an Asian immigrant from China living in the U.S. and his fascination with the dynamics between people and places.

Vidya Vijayasekharan

Art historian, educator and ceramic artist, Vidya Vijayasekharan,

draws inspiration from the historic traditions of Japan and Korea

and the formal color arrangements of Western abstract Modernists.

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The UP College of Social Sciences and Philosophy (CSSP) Folklore Studies Program, under its Kadunong Lecture Series, hosted Dr. Anril Tiatco’s lecture, “Ang Santacruzan sa Buwan ng Mayo: Panata at Mito sa Bawat Hakbang sa Paghanananap ng Banal na Krus nina Reyna Elena at Prinsipe Konstantino.”

Dr. Tiatco discussed findings from his fieldwork experiences on the Santacruzan in Batangas, Bulacan, Laguna, Pampanga, and Quezon, and at the Municipality of Pateros with team members Dr. Jem R. Javier (Linguistics) and Assistant Professors Madilene Bereña Landicho (Anthropology) and Popo Tabao Amascual (Theatre Arts).

Dr. Tiatco is a UP professor of performance studies who earned his Ph.D. from the National University of Singapore. He was a visiting scholar at the Research Institute for Cosmopolitan Cultures at the University of Manchester. UP conferred upon him the title of University Artist (UP Artist II) under the UP Artist Productivity System Award. He received a Carlos Palanca Award for Full-Length Play (2009) and the Department of Science and Technology-National Research Council of the Philippines (DOST-NRCP) Achievement Award for the Humanities (2021). 

He is slated to leave for New York as one of this year’s Asian Cultural Council's Global Grant Cycle awardees. For six months, he will undergo training in dramaturgy through an apprenticeship while learning the latest trends in dramaturgical practice through workshops, forums, and one-on-one interviews with Broadway, and Off-Broadway dramaturgs.