Philippine Rhapsody
Welcome
to Banag-banag’s 20th
anniversary grand Gala night celebration. This year’s theme is
“Philippine
Rhapsody - a Story of Migration,” which celebrates the colourful
and often dramatic story of Filipino migration in Australia since the
1860s. Rhapsody means , “a state of bliss,” or “ecstasy.” We chose the
theme to capture the energy, colour and dynamism of the Filipinos –
particularly the Filipino migrants in Australia.
The Gala Night is a cultural
celebration presented in three parts.
Part 1 “Departure” depicts the Philippine side of the story of
Filipino migration in Australia. Why the Filipinos left the
Philippines. Part 1
is symbolised by the “kalesa.”
Part 2 “Arrival” presents how the Filipinos have adjusted to living in
Australia – how Australia, the huge island
continent down under, has now become home to over 200,000
Filipinos. Part 2 is
symbolised by the Sydney
Harbour Bridge.
Part 3 “The Later Generations” showcases the children of original
Filipino migrants. Part 3
asks if cultural identity from the home country will survive among the
later generations as populations move to settle permanently in other
countries. It also asks “what is it to be a later generation
Filipino-migrant in Australia
- where is the Philippines, and what is the
Philippines for them?”
I Banag banag hymn I Photo Gallery I Souvenir program Philippine Rhapsody 2014 Gallery I Fashion Parade 2014 (Posted By Linda Bishop)
