It was a wonderful opportunity to enjoy our heritage and culture as a community. Thank you to all the facilitators and workshop participants at the 2nd Kabilin Fest. The joyful and memorable celebration would not have been possible without your enthusiastic support.

• Event details: 2nd Kabilin Fest, Sat. May 17 & Sun. May 18, 2014                 International Museum Day & Heritage Celebrations                                          Presented by the Paulina Constancia Museum of Naïve Art and West Gorordo Hotel Cebu City, Philippines

Today we continue with our  SNAPSHOTS from the 2nd Kabilin Fest (Part 2)
Day 2 – May 18

3. HUNI / TRADITIONAL MUSIC

• Learn how to play Ukulele                                                                          Facilitator: Cebu Ukulele

Paul Caca and fellow members of the Cebu Ukulele facilitating Ukulele workshop at the 2nd Kabilin Fest

Learning is fun with the Cebu Ukulele facilitators

Ah, recital naman dayon! Special Performance by the participants of the ukulele workshop at the 2nd Kabilin Fest led by ukulele maestro Paul Caca

• Huni sa Duyan : Learn how to sing Filipino Lullabies and Folk Songs            Facilitators: Jedi Singco and Johann Singco

Pinoy lullabies and more with Jedi and Johann

• Traditional Mindanao Music: Learn how to play Traditional Mindanao Instruments Facilitators: Maharlika Artists Writers Federation & Ananda Marga Wellness Center

Learning about Traditional Music and Dance with Madhu and friends

Yes, Mindanao traditional dance is not as easy as it looks.

• SURPRISE ‘HUNI’ Presentation : The TINDAK SUGBO jingle
  Composed by Joel Lee , Performed by Joel Lee & Friends

The TINDAK SUGBO jingle – Composed on May 17th, performed on May 18th during the 2nd Kabilin Fest afternoon program. Yes to a more liveable Cebu! A big Yes to Bike lanes in Cebu!

4. MUGNA/ ARTS & CRAFTS

• BORDA: Lean how to stitch your initials                                                       Facilitator: Allen Carteciano of West Gorordo Hotel’s Living Tradition Program

5. TAWHANONG KATUNGOD / HUMAN RIGHTS

• An overview of the Rights of Women & Children in the Philippines                   Presentor: Atty Yvonne Artiaga
• An Overview on the Violation of the Rights of Children in Cebu                      Presentor: Children’s Legal Bureau
• An Overview on the Violation of the Rights of Women in Cebu                        Presentor: International Justice Mission
  

  TAWHANONG KATUNGOD “Human Rights” interactive talks with special focus on the rights of women and children.
  Presented by Atty. Yvonne Artiaga and representatives of Children’s Legal Bureau and International Justice Mission

6. KASUGIRAN / FOLKLORE

• Utok Pinoy: Pinoy Satire written by Edna Lee                                                Readers: Pegie Adlawan & Delfin Buno of The Mayflower Inn’s Living Traditions Program, Concordia Lawas & Edna Menguito of West Gorordo Hotel’s Living Traditions Program

Our animated readers of UTOK PINOY
(L-R) Concordia Lawas, Edna Menguito, Pegie Adlawan and Delfin Buno

7. PAGBATON SA KABILIN / CULTURAL CONSERVATION

• “TINDAK SUGBO: The Bike Culture of Cebu”                                                Facilitators: Psychology Volunteers on Bikes

8. SUWAT/ ANCIENT WRITING

• PINTADO ART (Tattoo Art): Traditional Filipino henna tattoo                               Tattoo Artists: Pierre Famador, Rainville, George Escalona, Dextah Rastah, Govinda

Pierre Famador leads group of tattoo artists promoting our ancient writing system Balangayan as well as doing henna tattoos on demand at the 2nd Kabilin Fest

9. DEFENSA / TRADITIONAL MARTIAL ARTS

• ARNIS: Philippine Martial Arts                                                                      Facilitator: Jonas Botoy of Elicon House Living Traditions Program

On the left is arnis facilitator Jonas in action

10. AMUMA / TRADITIONAL HEALING

• HILOT                                                                                                         Facilitator: Capitol Parish Massage Therapists/foot reflexologists  

Kabilin fest attendees being massaged at the lobby of West Gorordo Hotel during the Kabilin Fest

It was a wonderful opportunity to enjoy our heritage and culture as a community. Thank you to all the facilitators and workshop participants at the 2nd Kabilin Fest. The joyful and memorable celebration would not have been possible without your enthusiastic support.

Here are some photos from our 2nd KABILIN FEST community celebration at the MoNA:

• Event details: 2nd Kabilin Fest —Sat. May 17 & Sun. May 18, 2014                          International Museum Day & Heritage Celebrations                             Presented by the Paulina Constancia Museum of Naïve Art and West Gorordo Hotel Cebu City, Philippines. 

• May 17, Saturday Kick-Off Presentation                                                                     6 pm –Opening of “Moments of Motherhood”                                              Traveling Mixed Media Art Exhibition of Paulina Constancia                             (Indonesia-Japan-Thailand-Malaysia-Singapore-Philippines)

Short film intro to the Moments of Motherhood collection

Paulina inviting folks to share their favourite Moment of Motherhood with their Mom or child

Some of those who shared insights and experiences that night:
(L-R) Dr. Madrileña de la Cerna, Alma Mia Garcia and Debbie Arteaga

Viewing, Mingling and Enjoying the Moment at the MOM opening

Fabulous table setting and yummy vegetarian food by JOURNEYS Café

• May 18, Sunday 6-9 AM TINDAK SUGBO (Bike Cebu)                                    “Suroy sa Care Services for Aged, Women & Children”                                6:00 AM – Assembly                                                                                               6:30 AM – Start of Bike Tour at West Gorordo Hotel                                          *FREE Painit & Prizesupon return from Bike Tour

Photo taken early May 18 in front of West Gorordo Hotel just before the TINDAK SUGBO community bike ride

Free Lugaw for all!

TINDAK SUGBO – Bike for Life
Pedaling Towards Sustainability
Promoting Bike Culture in Cebu as well as crusading for bike lanes in the city

Warm-up & Stretching before the bike ride with Yoga instructor Jeanne Torrefranca

150 bikers of all ages participated

1:00 to 4:30 PM  INTERACTIVE WORKSHOPS & TALKS

1. DULA/TRADITIONAL TOYS & GAMES

• Learn how to make traditional toys: Shatong, Sigay, Karatong                  Facilitators: Alex Alicamen of West Gorordo Hotel’s Living Traditions Program and Junie Rosima of The Mayflower Inn’s Living Traditions Program

• Learn How to Play Traditional Filipino Games: Sungka, Lastikohay, etc. Facilitators: Marlon Torrefiel of The Mayflower Inn’s Living Traditions Program Concordia Lawas of West Gorordo Hotel’s Living Traditions Program

2. PAGKAON/ TRADITIONAL FOOD

• KAKANIN : Learn how to make Filipino snacks                                            Facilitator: Zed Lee of Journeys Café

Kakanin Demo by Journeys Café

•  PINOY VEGETARIAN                                                                                          Learn how to make Pinoy vegetarian dishes like Dinuguan & Kare-kare             Facilitator: Science of Identity Foundation

Free Pinoy Vegetarian Buffet for all
YUMMY & HEALTHY!
Big Thanks to Dong Secuya and our friends in the Science of Identity group

That refreshing concoction was incredibly delicious!

• AYSKRIM: Learn to make traditional Filipino Ice Cream                                  Facilitator: Joel Lee of Gelato Eliseo: JME Food Products

Live Ice Cream Making Demo by Pinky of Gelato Eliseo

This concludes Part 1 of  Snapshots from the 2nd Kabilin Fest