Celebrate President quezon history Day
August 3, 2024
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We are pleased to welcome your participation in President Quezon History Day in Saranac Lake, NY. On Saturday, August 3, 2024, members of the Filipino American community from across the region and all members of the general public are invited to attend a day-long celebration commemorating the first democratically elected president of the Philippines, Manuel Quezon, who stayed in Saranac Lake 80 years ago. Activities scheduled for August 3 include:
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President Quezon History Day is brought to you by Historic Saranac Lake in partnership with the Kalayaan 1521 Council, Inc., a non-profit organization that aims to promote and preserve Filipino culture and heritage.
THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS:
GOLD LEVEL SPonsor: GMA TV
copper level Sponsors: CLOUDSPLITTER FOUNDATION, Humanities NY, Regional Office of Sustainable Tourism
FRIEND LEVEL SPONSORS: ADIRONDACK HEALTH, EXPLORE ADIRONDACK FRONTIER, NORTH COUNTRY COMMUNITY COLLEGE, RICE FURNITURE, WILKINS INSURANCE
About the Performers
- KAōS Dance Collective, based in New York City, creates collaborative, interdisciplinary, and site-specific dance works by centering artists’ individual voices and talents. Though they are a diverse group of artists, many of the collaborators in KAōS are Filipinx-American. Their pieces often are about their experiences as members of the Fil-Am diaspora, and they often use pre-colonial mythology as a thematic tool. The director, Nikaio Bulan Sahar Thomashow, is originally from Saranac Lake and is of Cebuano descent. The performance will consist of two pieces - one about our experiences as Filipinx-Americans and one that takes inspiration from mythology. The music will be composed by Nikaio Bulan Sahar Thomashow, and all movement will be made collaboratively.
- Albany-SINULOG Dance Troupe is inspired from the SINULOG Festival of the Central and Southern Philippines, a Feast celebration in honor to Infant Jesus' Devotion every 3rd Sunday of January. "Sinulog" means current flow of water-like steps, as a dance to worship the Infant Jesus, ("Sto NIÑO".) The troupe's costumes are inspired from the Indigenous people back in the Philippines. The queen carries the image of Infant Jesus as they dance.
- The Golden Maidens are talented dancers, united by their love for Filipino culture and their passion for captivating performances. The group consists of members of the Filipino Heritage Society of Montreal. Golden Maidens is more than just a dance group; it is a dedicated ensemble of passionate artists striving to preserve and showcase the beauty of Filipino culture. Through their captivating performances, they paint a vivid picture of the country's rich traditions, captivating audiences with every graceful movement.
- The Panday Tinig Choral Ensemble was founded in 1985. It is a non profit & charitable organization, registered under the Canada Corporations Act. Its mission is to promote Filipino musical heritage, using our voice to support charitable projects. Panday Tinig has 4 awards received from Canada & the Philippines. The Panday Tinig is led by Paul Imperial, Music Director, and Edith Fedalizo, pianist.
June 15, 2024: Visits with North Country Filipino Communities
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We had the pleasure of attending two Independence Day gatherings in the North Country on June 15 to meet new friends and share information about President Quezon History Day on August 3 in Saranac Lake. We attended gatherings hosted by the Filipino American Community in Colchester, VT and the Filipino American Community of the North Country in Mooers, NY. The Colchester celebration kicked off with a rendition of the Filipino National Anthem.
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JUNE 12, 2024: ONLINE DISCUSSION ABOUT THE HISTORY OF PRESIDENT QUEZON
On June 12 Filipino Independence Day, we hosted an online discussion with Luis Francia and Manuel Luis "Manolo" Casas Quezon III.
The recording will be shared with the public soon, and will be presented at the museum on August 3 President Quezon History Day. The discussion and planning for the commemorative President Quezon History Day on August 3 is supported by a Vision Grant from Humanities NY. See the Press Release. |
June 2, 2024: Philippine Independence Day Parade in New York City
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We were thrilled to participate in the Philippine Independence Day Parade in New York City on June 2! Friends from near and far marched down Madison Avenue with our banner publicizing President Quezon History Day in Saranac Lake on August 3. We enjoyed meeting many new friends and learning about Filipino culture and history. Special thanks to planning committee members Ambie Garcenila, Cat Hadlow, and Maricar Tangonan. Find out more about the exciting events planned for August 3 on our event page:
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MAY 28, 2024: TOUR OF CAMP MASSAPEQUA
On May 28, we enjoyed a private tour of historic Camp Massapequa on Lower Saranac Lake, where President Manuel L. Quezon died on August 1, 1944. Our thanks to Barbara Darring for her hospitality. We look forward to sharing photos from the camp tour as part of the special museum exhibit at the Saranac Laboratory Museum for President Quezon History Day on August 3, 2024.
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