Saying Hello to Christmas and looking forward to New Year's

Things have quieted down, since after the Philippine Festival, Collabo Festa and the Foreign Artists' Exhibition. These activities were all participated in, by members of the CPFA, in different capacities. Now it is time to plan for next year's activities, the 1st of which is the 2011 Philippine Festival in Nagoya (yes, planning starts early!).
But, before all that, let us all look forward to the upcoming HOLY-days! Especially CHRISTMAS!

Yultide Greetings to one and all!

2010 Collabo Festa in Oasis 21, Sakae

The CPFA, in its capacity as a member of the Nagoya International Association (NIA), recently participated in the 2010 Collabo Festa held in Oasis 21 in Sakae.
It was a two day event, held October 23 and 24. On October 23, the NIA booth introduced bamboo dancing, and also gave participants the chance to wear Philippine traditional clothes. On October 24, the booth featured Yabuno-sensei's sketches, and participants could get their pictures drawn for free.
The CPFA has always encouraged volunteer activities among its members, and it was happy to note that many students, and teachers participated in the event. There were also people from different areas in society, aside from teachers and students, there were also volunteers from who were regular employees, retired professionals, and housewives.
It was a weekend filled with performances, games and informative presentations.
Everyone had a good time.

Peparing for the Philippine Festival in Nagoya 2010

May 29, 2010

The CPFA Staff and Volunteers went to the Nagoya International Center, Annex Hall to prepare the area for the 26th Philippine Festival in Nagoya. They transformed the Hall, and made it look and feel like the Philippines. Complete with little festival flags, posters and pictures. Everyone worked hard, and the result was beautiful.
The booths were set-up, and a few of the sponsors came and fixed their area, each one making their area appealing to the many Filipinos expected to arrive the next day.
Participants for the Chubu Queen and Princess presentation were also present, to rehearse their performances, they were ably directed by Ms. Marita Castaneda, CPFA President.
The CPFA Staff also made panels, highlighting the activities of CPFA, and showing the sponsors of the event, plus the raffle prizes that everyone is looking forward to winning on the day of the event. The panels turned out quite attractive and colorful, special thanks to CPFA Members, Ms. Manami Yamada and Mr. Yuuki Kobayashi.
The volunteers also worked hard in setting up the chairs, tables and boards. They were coordinated by Mr. Mitsumasa Taniguchi, CPFA Member.
Special thanks also goes out to the Ikebana International, for the beautiful flower arrangement for the event, they were contacted by Mrs. Linda Taki, CPFA Chairman, who also happens to be a member of Ikebana International.
The preparations were finished on time, if a little giri-giri. And the staff and volunteers went home to rest and prepare for the big event the following day.

CPFA send its THANKS to the MANY VOLUNTEERS!

Happy Mother's Day from CPFA

We just finished meeting the volunteers and participants for the Philippine Festival in Nagoya. There will be another meeting next week, May 16, 2010.
Today's meeting was quite timely, because the participants for the Chubu Queen and Princess came and we discussed what they will present at the Festival. I said timely, because the participants are Mothers and their Daughters. It was truly a Happy Mother's Day!

There were also student volunteers, and CPFA Staff. Everyone worked together, planning for the coming Festival.

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Picture 1 - Vangie Roxas and Lourdes (Chubu Queen and Princess participant)
Picture 2 - Marilou Nishiwaki and Mariko (Chubu Queen and Princess participant)

Preparing for the Philippine Festival in Nagoya 2010

Members of CPFA have been conducting meetings in preparation for the 2010 Philippine Festival in Nagoya. Almost every weekend is spent on preparation and meetings. It is a tradition among the CPFA members to keep the month of May open for festival preparations.

There will be about 30 volunteers, and the CPFA members are thankful for them, and looking forward to their help and to working with them in the festival.
The Nagoya International Center, Annex Hall will be the center of all the activites. It will be transformed into the Philippines for the duration of the festival, and there will be a lot of activites going on.



Today, the members and officers got together for yet another meeting, and picture taking.

Picture 1: CPFA Officers and Members.
Picture 2: Mr. and Mrs. Taki.
Picture 3: Mr. Kawada and Ms. Castaneda.

The 26th International Philippine Festival in Nagoya

PAGSASAMAHAN: Partnerships
May 30, 2010
Nagoya International Center
Tickets: 2,500yen (includes movie showing, dance party and raffle draw)
Please join us in Nagoya as we celebrate the Philippine Festival!

Tea Party (and Birthday!) at Riverside Consulting

Yesterday, members of CPFA met up to welcome Mr. and Mrs. Taki's family (Hiroe, Ron and Ki-chan) who were visiting from the US. Although because it was a regular work day, only a few people were there, still it was fun. We had cakes and onigiri (both quite yummy!)

The get-together was done for many reasons, among which is to welcome the family in their visit to Nagoya, and to introduce Kiara-chan, the newest family member, and also to celebrate those born in April, a little early, but since this was, perhaps, the only time we could get together, it was good to be able to celebrate, even in a small way.

CPFA has always made family and friends an important part of all its activities.