The Way of the Ancient Healer...

Virgil Apostol, former BIBAK Hawaii performer/member and now California-based independent researcher/writer will perform the opening ritual and be a presenter at the first International Babaylan Conference of 2010 to be held on April 17 – 18, 2010 at the Sonoma State University, California. More about the conference at:
northatlanticbooks.wordpress.com/2010/03/25/the-first-international-babaylan-conference/

Remember the manuscripts that we leaf through at BIBAK Hawaii gatherings? Virgil is finally publishing the first volume and it includes Amianan/Cordillera culture. More information about the book can be found at at www.amazon.com/Way-Ancient-Healer-Philippine-Traditions/dp/1556439415/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1269537512&sr=1-1

March 20 LCC International Education Festival Images

Congratulation and thank you to each and every presenter and performer at the March 20, 2010 Leeward International Education Festival. BIBAK Hawaii obliged when it was invited to join several other groups in this daylong sharing of culture and arts. Performers almost always are the ones who learn the most from the experience!

Two youtube clips capture some of the sights of the daylong event.
Enjoy!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yakQi0xNAEQ
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8rjlSiOdCBg

March 20 LCC International Education Festival Images

2010 Honolulu Festival Parade Video Clip

Post- Parade Honolulu Festival 2010 Photos--

Thanks to the Tadeo family for sharing their collection.

Honolulu Festival 2010 Finally Done__More Images

Photo Credits: Tadeo Family Collection

Mahalo for sharing these images!

LEEWARD COMMUNITY COLLEGE INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL HERE

March 20 Leeward Community College International Festival Here

Honolulu Festival 2010 Finally Done

Grace Prill, co-coordinator of this year's participation reports that Honolulu Festival Parade is finally done. There were 57 participants and support group. Check out www.honolulufestival.com for updates of event photos and clips. BIBAK Hawaii is also on Facebook but you need to sign up as a member to see
event photos and videos


Next is the Dance Presentations at LCC this coming Sat, Mar 20 at 10:30 to 11:00 am.
FINAL dance practice at Lanie's Restaurant on Friday, Mar 19 at 6:00 for the following sequence

Bontoc Balangbang
Bontoc Takik
Ifugao Dinuya
Abra Tadek
Benguet Bendian

February 27 Event Cancelled

Civil defense situation calls for the cancellation of the BIBAK Hawaii February 27 Event as well as many Saturday Community Events. Heed advice from the civil defense center. Stay safe.