2 weeks ago we celebrated the 111th Philippine Independence day. Growing up, the only participation I have had in the past with regards to commemorating this day would be school related activities. I find politics a challenge specially during election time and reading about the presidential rumpus and senate squabbles are just too much for comprehending.
My 10 year old Basti volunteered (yes, he is oozing with over confidence, this kid) to sing the boy’s part of the song ‘Kaming mga Kabataan’. He reasoned that his Bisaya is better than the already Kiwi speaking kids that also joined the group singing presentation being here for less than a year.
I joined the 20 member group who danced the Paradista (the bisaya version of the Kutsero song). Other than my commitment to support the Bisaya group in Auckland, I also wanted my sons to not forget. They are brown.
The presentations brought me back to the Linggo Ng wika days where different groups presented songs from their respective provinces. There was the tinikling of course, the kundimans, kids playing Sarangola ni Pepe…
Maybe I just missed cebu or maybe I am just too melodramatic. But when everyone was asked to sing ‘Ang Bayan Kong Pilipinas’ with the lyrics projected. Tears just started to drop in trickles up to the part…
Pilipinas kong minumutyâ, Pugad ng luhà ko’t dálitâ, Aking adhikâ, Makita kang sakdál layaaaaa!
Being in another country, made me realize how much I truly am Filipino. Apil ang pagka-Over Acting. Even news of Michael Jackson’s death tore right up the heart. A different kind of pain though. (or maybe the same)
One that reminds us to live life to the fullest and make a difference and never forget our true color.
Just like the death of Francis M, it takes time for me to recover. Over acting lagi ko. It must be the rain. Winter just brings so much drama.
chi, makahilak pod ko anang “Ang Bayan kong Pilipinas.” :hide: At least, duha na ta. hehe.
wow! you must be very proud of Basti.
something in me died pod when it was confirmed that Michael Jackson died. =( it’s a sad, sad day today.
uma wutanya, manganta unya ta ha! miss you jin.
Comment by Jin — June 26, 2009 @ 4:08 am |
Yes, it will really hit the heart for after all we are Filipinos and are proud to belong to that race. How deeply you feel about your country is seen by the tears in your eyes. We only hope that our love for our country is shared by the politicians so that they will try to be more responsible in the way they serve their constituents.
I am proud that you have actively participated in the celebration there for the Philippines Independence Day. Kinsa man gud mo love sa atong country but US.
Hugs and kisses always.
korek gyud ka, mom. btw, ni sign up pud ko ug online voting for phil election. ambot kung dili ba ni nila hawshawon.
Comment by Mom — June 26, 2009 @ 4:18 pm |
it must be interesting to see all that chi=) ka nice sa inyong community diha,very patriotic=)
you guys are such great examples of filipino immigrants that whould be emulated=)
daghan man gud bisaya diri chel, mao nga maka pundok ra pud mi. and the people we associate with are mostly tiguwang. hehehe puro pud naghandom na one day makabalik sila sa cebu once ma in place na ilang mga anak diri. swerte lang siguro mi nga we are surrounded with positive influences specially from david and normita and the rest who advises us sensibly.
Comment by chelo — June 26, 2009 @ 9:27 pm |
chi, it is really important to remind ourselves and our kids who we are and where we came from. i wish to do that with my own little one, when the time comes. thanks always for the reminder.
malingaw actually sila maminaw ug yoyoy villame and max surban songs. the giggles are just contagious. thanks to you tube.
Comment by JoPiE — June 26, 2009 @ 11:44 pm |
Sakto gyud!!! Mas maka Pilipino pa ang mogawas sa Pilipinas kaysa namuyo sa Pilipinas.
We attended a get together sponsored by Phil Am Assoc in Colorado (PASCO), and sus kami ra tawn ni Mark di senior citizen didto haha pakapin pa si Akio LOL!
Post your video and pics nya sa event hah? Bilib ko! I wonder if I will ever participate in dance and song fest because I just don’t do those heheheh!!!
ako ra pud ang walay kimona costume. inig uli nako cebu, patahi ko anang butterfly sleeves. nindot man diay.
Comment by T — June 26, 2009 @ 11:44 pm |
Hala, over-acting sad ko ‘coz Michael Jackson’s death really affected me too! As in, I’m really heart-broken. Di na gud ko mutan-aw sa Yahoo home page kay maguol ko makakita sa iyang pictures. I’m a big fan of his music and
i always will be.
Wow! Way to go, Basti!
sus, ang mga salida diri kay balik balik ang mga songs and video ni michael jackson. from his jackson 5 days to present. he was such a great artist. you either love him or hate him. i grew up with his songs gyud.
Comment by Liza — June 27, 2009 @ 4:35 am |