MAY 15th - July 25th, 2010 *FREE ADMISSION!*

SINGGALOT (THE TIES THAT BIND) Filipinos in America, from Colonial Subjects to Citizens American Indian Center, Trickster Gallery This exhibit, hosted by the Filipino American Historical Society of Chicago, traces Filipino presence in North America, from Colonial Subjects to Citizens. It celebrates 100 years of Filipino migration to the United States and vividly portrays the social history and the development of the Filipino community in America. This thirty panel presentation details the rich history, culture, achievements and contributions of Filipinos, honoring early pioneers and the determined generations who came after them. “SINGGALOT (The Ties That Bind)” was developed by the Smithsonian Asian Pacific American Program and organized for travel by the Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition Service. The national tour has been made possible by Farmers Insurance. ABS-CBN International is the national media sponsor.

SINGGALOT SCHEDULE OF EVENTS Wednesday, Thursday & Friday, we welcome groups (Seniors & Students). Plan your next group meeting at the gallery, then visit our exhibit. Meeting times are still available. Please reserve by emailing fahschicago@gmail.com.

Special programming begins at 2:00pm

Saturday, July 17 1pm 2nd Annual Naasht’ezhi Taabaaha Native Fashion Show by Navajo Designer, LeAnn Ward Native American Youth from the Chicago area will be modeling traditional and contemporary fashions followed by Fashions modeled by Filipino Youth. -Native Wisdom Skincare Representative will be selling their line of Native American made organic skincare products -Native American Art and Crafts for sale - Asian American Literary and Media Resource will sell Philippine/Filipino American books and other cultural items. 1:00pm-5:00pm American Indian Lunch available for purchase. 2:00pm Igorot Rhythms is a group of Filipino Americans from the mountainous Cordilleras region of Philippines – Baguio City, Bontoc, Ifugao, Apayao, Kalinga and Mountain Province. This group aims to promote and preserve their native Igorot culture through dance and music. They will be performing Native Igorot dance and live music with the traditional Igorot gongs called gangzas.

Sunday, July 18 Asian American Literary and Media Resource will sell Philippine/Filipino American books and other cultural items. 4:00pm Isla Pacifika is a polynesian dance group based in Chicago. Our goal is to share the art and heritage of polynesian dancing through live entertainment and class instruction. Our instructor was trained in the Polynesian Islands and teaches Hula, Tahitian and Chamorro dancing, as well as tahitian drumming. Our classes offer more than a basic dance lesson. We also teach you the culture behind the dances, giving you a better understanding of polynesian dancing and the pacific islands.

Sat/Sun, July 24-25 Final Weekend of Singgalot Exhibit

VOLUNTEER WITH FAHSC FOR THE SINGGALOT EXHIBIT!
Please help FAHSC by being a Singgalot Volunteer Docent:
Current Singgalot Volunteer Schedule (Help fill in the blanks!)
Email faschicago@gmail.com

For more Volunteer information, call (773) 947-8696.
Want to be involved with the Singgolot exhibit and the Filipino American Historical Society of Chicago? We are looking for Volunteers in the following areas:

Docent (guides)
Security
Fundraising
Marketing
Public Relations
Entertainment

Send us an email at fahschicago@gmail.com with your Name, Contact number, Availability and Area of Interest or call (773) 947-8696.