Wow Philippines – The Philippine Cultural Experience
Take your students to a journey to see the Philippine Enrichment Complex and enjoy “Wow Philippines – The Philippine Experience” on Thursday, October 22, 2015 and November 12, 2015 at 10:30AM. You and your students will be fascinated by this amazing performance!
Arrival
When the students arrive, they will be greeted by members of the board of the Philippine Cultural Foundation, Inc. and the performing organizations. They will experience the enthusiastic hospitality that Filipinos are famous for, and they will be able to learn and practice the Philippine language. Before the students arrive, prepare them to say “Mabuhay” (ma-BOO-high) as they receive a free Philippines flag, a gift from the Philippine Cultural Foundation, Inc. “Mabuhay” is a greeting of cheer that means “Long Live!”
The Show
The colorful show will take students on a journey through various times in Philippine history, sharing energy of the joyful Philippine spirit.
“Wow Philippines – The Philippine Experience” includes
- An entertaining performance of folk dances by the Philippine Performing Arts Company,
- a unique bamboo musical presentation by the Musikong Kawayan-Bamboo Ensemble,
- and the beautiful voices of the Philippine Choral Group.
This program is presented as part of the Artists-in-the-Schools Program, which is funded and jointly sponsored by the Hillsborough County School District and the Arts Council of Hillsborough County.
Post -Performance Activities
At the end of the show, pre-selected student volunteers will be asked to interact with the dancers and try their skills in playing the bamboo instruments as well as dancing “tinikling,” a bamboo dance. No worries – the skilled clappers will make sure that the bamboos are open if your students’ feet are caught inside.
Color-coded Participant Cards will be mailed to the teachers prior to the event. Teachers will choose the Participants.
- Red cards – play the bamboo instruments.
- Yellow cards – try the bamboo dance.
At the end of the performance, students holding these cards will be asked to come up on stage. Weeks prior to the field trip, teachers may use the cards as an incentive for their students, based on grades, behavior or overall conduct.
Lunch
After the show, you will have the option to visit the “Bahay Kubo” (ba-HIGH koo-BO) which means “the little house” made of bamboos. It is at the other end of the parking lot, and there are covered areas for the students to enjoy their lunch before boarding buses.