Happy 1st Birthday, FilComCtr! |
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The Bulwagan Foundation Trust Newsletter Issue 18 November 2016 |
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FilComCen Celebrates One Year by Geo Robrigado The Filipino Community Centre celebrated its first anniversary on 04 October 2016 via a fund-raising dinner at the PappaRich Malaysian Restaurant in Grey St, Wellington CBD. The dinner, attended by members and friends of the Filipino community, was offered as a thanksgiving for the continuous support of the community to the Centre as well as a way to raise funds for the upkeep of the centre. Guests were treated to scrumptious meals prepared by the talented kitchen staff of the restaurant. They were also serenaded by the Wellington Filipino Community Choir. |
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WFCC Joins Labour Weekend Celebrations by Geo Robrigado The Wellington Filipino Community Choir once again showcased their singing abilities as they participated in the cultural show of the Pistang Pinoy sa Wellington during the Labour Weekend festivities. The choir sang four songs, two of which were songs in Te Reo Maori arranged specifically for the choir, while the remaining two songs are in Filipino. The two Maori songs, Maku, which denotes friendship between the Maori people and their “guests” (in this case, the Filipinos), and Tarakihi, which depicts the story of the locust and is a metaphor for strength, were arranged especially for the WFCC by Rim D. Paul, conductor of the National Maori Choir who also served as guest-conductor during the performance. The two Filipino songs were Bahay Kubo, a folk favourite, and Bituing Walang Ningning, a very famous movie theme song popularised by the Megastar Sharon Cuneta. The choir received huge applauses and standing ovations during their performance. For a sample of one of their performance, click on the youtube link below. |
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There's nothing like Christmas with the Filipinos and the festivities keep on rolling at the Filipino Community Centre!
The hall will fill with even more laughter and singing as we bring to you:
- Delightful and vibrant performances from cultural groups such as the Cook Island dance group "Tamariki Kuki Airani" and the Wellington Filipino Community Choir among others
- Sumptuous Filipino food from locally renowned stalls
- Jubilant carolling for all to join in!
This is a gathering for all cultures and ethnicities to enjoy. Whether it's singing, eating, laughing - even all of the above!
Entry is also free so bring the family, your community spirit, and your Yuletide cheer for the best Filipino Christmas party around!
See you all there!
All donations are for the Centre and its civic activities. | | |
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Krav Maga Wellington & Self Defence Training IKMF is dedicated to teaching Krav Maga to everyday New Zealanders. Everyone is welcome from age 16 and up. Call Gabriel Molina on 021 148 3312 for more information. |
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Continuously Building The Community - How Can You Help? |
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Alkansiya This is a "piggy bank" version in the Philippines that is made out of coconut shell with a hole that will only fit a coin. The concept is to fill it with coins and the Trustees will announce an event to break this "alkansiya". Whatever the total amount of the coins will be donated to the Filipino Community Centre project. Adopt-a-brick A number of bricks are offered for adoption, reserved and paid in advance by interested individuals, organizations, businesses, offices and politicians. These bricks are then set aside in a “warehouse bank" that will eventually be used to build the centre. Fundraising Events Please do support our events by buying tickets and attending the events. If you have a business, you can either sponsor the event or hire a stall or two. Become a Sponsor or Advertise Your Business Be a sponsor to our fundraising events and/or any other projects. You can also advertise your business on our website, newsletter and facebook. Volunteers? Anyone? We Need You! Our Filipino Community Centre is now available for everyone to use but this doesn't mean that the work is over. In fact, there will be more fun activities and events to prepare for. So if you have a flair for writing, photography, videography, graphic arts, entertainment or simply wanting to contribute your time, service and/or effort, you're very welcome to do so. Contact UsWe'll be very greatful for your help. Send us an email on trustee@bulwagan.org.nz or call on +64 27 3499596 |
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The Filipino Community Centre Book your events, birthdays, anniversaries, parties, workshops, office functions and other activities at the Filipino Community Centre, 92-94 Cuba Street, Petone, Lower Hutt. For enquiries call 04 568 5900 / 021 02433780 or email to filcommcentre@gmail.com. |
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