Loyola Phoenix: 'Nite in Manila' dances the night away with Filipino pride, photo of Kapwa students who performed Singkil
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Loyola Phoenix: 'Nite in Manila' dances the night away with Filipino pride, photo of Kapwa students who performed Singkil
Description
This photo appears in an article covering a festival of dance and tradition hosted by Kapwa, Loyola's Filipino Student Organization. The title was "Nite in Manila: Celebrating the Past, Envisioning the Future." It was held on Saturday, October 26 in the Rambler Room at Loyola.
Kapwa members showcased 11 cultural dances and customs to highlight Filipino and Filipino American culture and express hope for the future. Over 100 Loyolans and others attended, and senior Diana de Dios (Kapwa president) and senior Ryan Casaquite hosted. The show was "a significant finale to Filipino American Heritage Month."
As the article says, "Singkil, one of the most ancient Filipino dances performed at the show, is based on the epic legend of the 'Darangan' of the Maranao people of Mindanao. The legend places Princess Gandingan in the middle of a forest during an earthquake caused by a group of magical fairies. The dancer must rhythmically avoid falling bamboo poles, among other obstacles, before being saved by the prince." The hosts interviewed dancers between performances about culture and current events. They discussed prejudice against Asian Americans, and hoped the evening would bring awareness to such issues of how America sees Filipinos. They also used light-hearted dances to look at the lighter side of Filipino culture.
Kapwa members showcased 11 cultural dances and customs to highlight Filipino and Filipino American culture and express hope for the future. Over 100 Loyolans and others attended, and senior Diana de Dios (Kapwa president) and senior Ryan Casaquite hosted. The show was "a significant finale to Filipino American Heritage Month."
As the article says, "Singkil, one of the most ancient Filipino dances performed at the show, is based on the epic legend of the 'Darangan' of the Maranao people of Mindanao. The legend places Princess Gandingan in the middle of a forest during an earthquake caused by a group of magical fairies. The dancer must rhythmically avoid falling bamboo poles, among other obstacles, before being saved by the prince." The hosts interviewed dancers between performances about culture and current events. They discussed prejudice against Asian Americans, and hoped the evening would bring awareness to such issues of how America sees Filipinos. They also used light-hearted dances to look at the lighter side of Filipino culture.
Date, date span, or circa acceptable
2000-10-26, published 2000-11-08
File name
Loyola Phoenix 2000-11-08, page 18, 'Nite in Manila' photo
Sources archive, University Archives and Special Collections or Women and Leadership Archives
University Archives and Special Collections
Source
University Archives and Special Collections, Loyola Phoenix 2000-11-08, page 18, 'Nite in Manila' photo
Subject
Loyola University Chicago
Student life organizations
Student life activities
Filipino culture
Rights
Contact the Loyola University Chicago Archives and Special Collections, archive@luc.edu, for permission to copy or publish.
