National Museum of Singapore

Part of the National Heritage Board~{!/~}s Philippines Fiesta

Venue	National Museum
Date	SAT 31 OCT 2009 - SUN 1 NOV 2009

Celebrate the vibrancy of the Philippines at Mabuhay! Held in conjunction with the National Heritage Board’s Philippines Fiesta, the National Museum captures your sense of sight and sound with two of the Philippines’ most lauded artists in their performances Songs for the Beloved by Grace Nono and the Tao Music Group, and Philippines Contemporary Jazz by the Bob Aves Jazz Group.

If you enjoy the street food of the Philippines, be sure to attend the food and beverage fair which will have lots of scrumptious street treats to smell and savour. There will also be a special film screening of Manila and a free outdoor screening of Love Me Again, and workshops that initiates you into the wonders of Filipino cooking. Enjoy free entry to all galleries during Open House on 31 October and 1 November 09. With games, crafts and a host of free activities, it is a carnival for the entire family at Mabuhay!

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FREE EVENTS
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> Pinoy Street Treats
> Filipino Martial Arts Demonstration
> Filipino Martial Arts Workshop
> Open Air Cinema – Love Me Again
> Outdoor Concert - Philippine-Southeast Asian Jazz
> Children’s Craft
> Children’s Games - Larong Pinoy

Pinoy Street Treats
A Filipino food & beverage fair
Sat 31 Oct 09 | 5pm – 10pm
Sun 1 Nov 09 | 12 noon – 7pm
Stamford Garden, Level 1 | Free Admission

Feast your senses on mouth-watering Filipino street delights like the all-time favourite halo-halo, lechon baboy, lechon manok, kornik, addidas, traditional pastries and cakes and many other delectable treats suitable for all ages. Discover the fascinating heritage and food culture of the Philippines as you savour the Filipinos’ traditional and favourite snacks.

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Filipino Martial Arts Demonstration
By Kali Majapahit
Sat 31 Oct & Sun 1 Nov 09 | 12 noon
Rotunda, Level 1

See how the pros do it at this live demonstration by professional practitioners of Filipino martial arts, showcasing an overview of this aesthetically rich martial art with stick fighting, empty hands and kickboxing. Performed by a team of professional martial artists from Kali Majapahit Singapore, each demonstration lasts approximately 15 minutes.

Filipino Martial Arts Workshop
By Kali Majapahit
Sun 1 Nov 09 | 3pm – 5pm
The Salon, Level 1 | Free with registration

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After working several years in Manila, Migo (Piolo Pascual) returns to the magnificent rolling hills and lush pasture lands of Bukidnon, to reclaim the ranch that his family had lost after his father's death. At Bukidnon, he chances upon his first love Arah (Angel Locsin), the beautiful and fearless rodeo queen of Bukidnon, and resolves to win her back. However, Arah is engaged to Brian Sullivan, an Australian rancher, whom she feels compelled to marry in order to give her family a better life, no matter how much she still loves Migo. She leaves Bukidnon to work on a ranch in Australia, ending what’s between her and Migo, but Migo is persistent and pursues her to reclaim their love.

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Outdoor Concert - Philippine-Southeast Asian Jazz
Bob Aves Jazz Group
Sun 1 Nov 09 | 5pm-6pm
Stamford Garden, Level 1 | Free Admission

A performance of Bob Aves’ unique Philippine-jazz, this performance consists of original works by Bob Aves, as well as innovations of the traditional kulintang music of southern Philippines. Using traditional music as the foundation for building his contemporary pieces influenced by Spanish and American jazz, Bob Aves has developed a personal and artistic aesthetic in his compositions and ensemble performances that express transcendence and cultural interaction.

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Children’s Craft
Sat 31 Oct & Sun 1 Nov 09 | 11am-5pm
The Concourse, Level 1

What do Jeepney and weaver ants have in common? They can be found in the Philippines - the Jeepney is a common form of public transportation while the weaver ants a yummy local delicacy! Children will have an enjoyable time creating the popular and colourful Jeepney or painting the bright red weaver ant puppets, they also get to take the crafts home as souvenirs from the Museum.

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Children’s Games - Larong Pinoy
Sat 31 Oct 09 | 5pm-10pm
Sun 1 Nov 09 | 12noon-5pm
Stamford Garden, Level 1 | Free admission

Do you know what piko, sipa, gosing, dama, siklot, holen and sungka are? They are collectively termed as Larong Pinoy or Filipino games. Find out what these favourite street games are for the Filipinos and have a go at playing them yourselves. You will be surprised to find that our kampong games and larong pinoy have so much in common.

Tip: do come with a Filipino friend and get him or her to teach you their version of the game. This is a great chance to bond with our Filipino neighbours through good old fun and games!

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