Happy Spring from CPFA

Enjoying the season, while preparing for the Philippine Festival on May 31, 2015.

CFPA 30th Anniversary

Rather late, so let us consider this a retrospective of the 30th Anniversary celebration of CPFA. 

May 25, 2014 was the 30th Anniversary Celebration at the Nagoya International Center Annex Hall. 

So many sponsors made the event possible, for this CPFA is very thankful.

30 years of organizing the Festival and meeting new people throughout the years has made CPFA appreciate the Filipinos, and also the Japanese who support Filipinos in Japan. 

30 years of friendship and shared experiences have made CPFA a better volunteer group. 

We hope to continue doing our best in the service of the Filipino community.

Pabitin

Pabitin - a popular Filipino game, where candies, toys and even money, are hung on a lattice-like bamboo frame. This it is attached to some string and placed just out of reach of children, with one person controlling the frame with the string. Once the set up is complete, the one holding the string can control the frame, making it go higher or lower. The object of the game is for the children to get as much of the goodies as they can by either jumping up to grab the items. When there are too many children, as is often the case, once a child had gotten an item, he or she, should leave and let other children get a chance to get an item.
Pabitin is a favorite game in many Filipino parties, and is quite popular in Fiestas all over the Philippine Islands.

Performers

Looking forward to the performers on May 26. Singing, dancing, and lots more! Ms. Kobayashi and Ms. Yamada, has participated many times in our Festival. Ms. Yamada also happens to be a member of CPFA! Mr. Mauricio will participate for the first time this year, however, you may have seen and heard him at the 2012 World Collabo Festa in Oasis 21, Nagoya. The Mega Beat Band will be providing live music, so everyone can dance, and maybe sing-along to the beat,

Still lots of stuff to do... Minasan gambarimasu!

29th Philippine Festival in Nagoya

The CPFA is once again preparing for the 29th Philippine Festival in Nagoya. There have been meetings, get-togethers and planning sessions. So far, so good.

The venue will be in the Nagoya International Center, Annex Hall. There will be the usual participants setting up booths, posters and other promotional materials. Food will be available for sale, Philippine food of course, and this year, there will be Brazilian chicken too! I for one, am looking forward to all the food!

The event is scheduled for the whole day, starting with the Opening Ceremony at 10am, and ending with the Philippine International Exchange Event, which we fondly refer to as "party-time," at 5pm.

For details regarding booths and participation, please call Mrs. Linda Taki 09012305298, or send an email cpfa.nagoya@gmail.com

See you on May 26 at the NIC Annex Hall!

Pag-unlad ng Pamilya: 大切な家族

First off, my apologies for posting so late. Things were a bit hectic after the event. The Festival went smoothly, as smoothly as these events go. It was fun, exciting and a lot of people attended. 

Our Facebook account is more updated, so if you want to check out the pics:

https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.4015873635532.200779.1242086327&type=3&l=c627872fcd

https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.4082964952773.202239.1242086327&type=3&l=a39a42f91a


Heartfelt thanks goes out to all the volunteers! See you next year!

Here we are again preparing for the International Philippine Festival in Nagoya. We have met a few times, both members and volunteers, and things are going well.

Details of the festival are available in English and Japanese, just see the pictures above.

There will be a general volunteers meeting on May 19, at the usual place. For inquiries, email cpfa.nagoya@gmail.com.

Thanks again to all the volunteers, and let's all work together for a great event this May 27th!