Arts & Cultural Foundation of Antioch
Art & Cultural Exhibit
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809 W. 1st Street
PO Box 613
Antioch, CA 94509
925.779.7018
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Celebrating Philippine Heritage
Buhay Pinoy
Exhibit
June 23rd - July 14th, 2007
The month of June is of great importance to the
Filipinos. It was on June 12, 1898, in Kawit Cavite, Philippines,
that General Emilio Aguinaldo declared Philippine independence from
foreign sovereignty. On that day, the Philippine flag was unfurled
and the Philippine National anthem was
first played.
In celebration of Philippine Heritage Month, the
city will be treated to a glimpse of Filipino culture with an exhibit at
the Lynn House Gallery. The exhibit, entitled "Buhay Pinoy" translates
to: "Buhay" for life and "Pinoy" is slang for Filipino. The display
features nati
ve products used in Philippine daily life.
Artifacts include the "banig", a sleeping mat woven from palm leaves, to the "banga", an earthen pot used to keep water cool and the "sungkka", a stone game used for entertainment. The exhibit will showcase the simple way of life that molds the happy nature of the Filipino people.
The exhibit opens June 23rd in conjunction with Pistang Pinoy Celebration taking place in Waldie Plaza from 10 AM to 7 PM and continues through July 16th, during normal operating hours: Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, noon - 5 PM.
Curators: Cynthia Ruehlig and Rudy Fernandez
In cooperation with
United Filipino American
Association of Antioch
& the Antioch Music Foundation presents:
Saturday,
June 23, 2007
10 AM – 7 PM
Entertainment at WALDIE PLAZA 2nd and G Street in downtown Antioch
Art
& Cultural
Exhibit at the LYNN HOUSE GALLERY
Native food, cultural exhibits & non-stop entertainment
Featuring:
Jolina Magdangal – Actress, Singer
Neyshia Go – East County Idol
Filipiniana Dancers
Great Harvest of the Lord (Sidney Edoria)
Geevy Manlapaz (niece of Singer
Lirio Vital)
Amanda & Cristina Gabucan
Marites Lopez Vail
& many other talents!!!
For information, call:
Rudy Fernandez (925) 778-2295
Rod Talavera (925) 779-1014
Walter Ruehlig (925) 756-7628
The Lynn House Gallery is located in the Rivertown District at 809 W. 1st Street in Antioch (across from the Amtrak Train Station) and is open during exhibits from 12 noon – 5 PM on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays and admission is free.
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