Reliving Filipino Traditions
By: Noril Pilpil (Bahrain Tribune) [FDM pictures; http://haerold.us/]
THE SCENT OF " PINOY aroma" has once again lingered around Bahrain’s social scene as hundred of Filipinos gather to celebrate the Fiesta Ng OWWA 2007 last May 25,2007 at the Delmon International Hotel, Manama, Bahrain.
The event organized by Tau Gamma Phi and Tau Gamma Sigma of Triskelion International Kingdom of Bahrain in collaboration with POLO-OWWA, Philippine Embassy, Smart Remit, Filipino Club and Caravan Group of Hotels has been successful in raising funds for the purpose of sending potential out of school juveniles to study again in the Philippines.
The Filipino’s Bayanihan was once again relived to give aid to our deprived kababayans back home.
The Fiesta ng OWWA was started off of the parade of the infamous Ati-atihan together with the tribal harmonies of thier drums and the cymbals bringing its spectators to great delight, following the hymns of the Philippine and Bahrain’s National Anthem.
Short speeches were given out from the representatives of Triskelion International and Filipino Club respectively had silence the audience. The arrival of Philippine Embassy Ambassador Eduardo Pablo Maglaya, who fire out inspiring thoughts to his fellowmen heat up the whole place with much patriotism. After an atmosphere of surging heat the place cooled down as the Palarong Pilipino take place. Prices and gifts packs were given away to lucky winners.
Pinoy cuisine was a free treat to everyone. Sponsored by different Filipino restaurants. Food flooded the whole place giving a real "Pinas" ambience from well-known calderetang manok to steaming goto were served to satisfy everyones appetite.
Filipino talents will not miss out this kind of occasions. From modern to ballroom and even native Filipino dances were showcased. A total entertainment that once again proved the Filipino’s skill. But the fun doesn’t stop here; the grand finale showcased the Pinay beauties in the legendary Flores de Mayo, 15 muses compete for one title. The victorious Flores de Mayo, Queen Rochelle Malanque rise.
Parade of muses: Sagala princess Michelle Malanque and her escort parade along the central Manama area yesterday in front of the Delmon International Hotel in the festive celebration of the 25th year of the Philippine Overseas Workers Welfare Administration. The OWWA held a whole-day fiesta for Filipino workers to mark the occasion. The Sagala is a traditional parade of muses held in Filipino fiestas back home.
