115th Philippines Independence Day celebrations
A CELEBRATION of national pride as well as family bonding and activities with friends and relatives marked the Independence Day celebrations led by members of the region’s Filipino community at the weekend.
The festivities at the Armidale Town Hall celebrate 115 years since June 12, 1898, when revolutionary leader Aguinaldo led the declaration of Philippine independence from the Spanish colonial rule.
Caption Filipino 1: Festivities at the Armidale Town Hall began with a colourful Filipino traditional dance display.
Caption Filipino 2: The “Tinkling Dance” is one of the most popular and well-known of the traditional dances from the Philippines.
Caption Filipino 3: Young contemporary Filipino performers added to the colour of the traditional dances.
Caption Filipino 4: Marissa Swane was the lead singer for Isana Lahi Band.
Caption Filipino 5: Miss Australia winner for 2013 Jennifer Hunt presented the winner of the Little Miss Independence Day.
Caption Filipino 6: Filipino dancers from Glen Innes called the Pearl of the Orient danced a traditional Hawaiian number.
Caption Filipino 7: Jennifer Roberts from Armidale led a mash up of contemporary dance routines.
Caption Filipino 8: Youngest Stephen Offner from Armidale brought the house down at the Armidale Town Hall with some wicked moves.
Caption Filipino 9: Arianne Alcantara was all elegance on stage during her performance.
Caption Filipino 10: Father Abmar Dumayag cut the official cake commemorating 115 years of Independence for the Philippines.
