The nation's premier presenter of contemporary and tribal Pilipino arts
KULARTS (Kulintang Arts Inc.) was founded in 1985 to inform and expand the understanding of American Pilipino culture through works that address contemporary issues in our community; to preserve the spirit and integrity of ancient Pilipino art forms through research, education and documentation; and to nurture the artistic development of Pilipino American artists.
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BIG UPS to all the folks who showed love for FLOW THE BUCK UP! and the Ifugao Music & Dance Ensemble of Banaue this past weekend. We appreciate your presence despite the crazy traffic...But the fun doesn't stop there! Check out all the other KUL stuff we're up to...
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FOR THE FIRST TIME EVER!
THE IFUGAOS IN THE BAY!!!
Direct from the majestic Rice Terraces of Banaue! Kularts proudly brings to the US The Ifugao Music & Dance Ensemble of Banaue! Seven tribal artists, from ages 24-62, will bring to us an unbelievably rich cultural experience of the tribal North. Feel the power of the Ifugao ancient spirit through gangha music, warrior dances, soul-stirring chants, infectious celebrations, and everyday tribal life.
BE A PART OF THIS MONUMENTAL EXPERIENCE!
The Ifugao Music & Dance Ensemble of Banaue
in Sac-Town!
Thursday, October 11, 2007 – 7:30PM
Union Ballroom
Sacramento State University 6000 J Street Sacramento, CA 95819
FREE!
For more info:(916) 278-6997
IFUGAO Music & Dance Workshops
Bayanihan Community Center
1010 Mission St. Suite B. SFCA
Get up-close and personal with our gifted Ifugao master artists in an exciting, hands-on series of music and dance workshops at the Bayanihan Community Center.
1010 Mission St. Ste B
San Francisco, CA 94103
Workshop 1: Tuesday, Oct 16, 2007, 7-9PM
Workshop 2: Thursday, Oct 18, 2007, 7-9PM
The cost per workshop is $25
To sign up for workshops, please visit
www.kularts.org
The Ifugao Music & Dance Ensemble
at Sonoma State University
Saturday, October 20, 2007 - 8PM
Warren Auditorium
1801 East Cotati Dr.
Rohnert Park, CA
Interested in a deeper experience? Book a workshop, performance, lecture & demonstration for your organization or school, or host a dinner or outing!
Email [email protected] for workshops, performances, and booking information.
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IT’S BEGINNING TO LOOK A LOT LIKE...
PAROL LANTERN PARADE & FESTIVAL!
Presented by the Filipino American Development Foundation and Kularts
In association with Yerba Buena Gardens Festival and MJM Management
Once again, we’re revving up to light up the SOMA sky with the twinkle of over 1,000 parol lanterns! Represent your employees’ associations, regional associations, parish councils and church associations, student clubs and fraternities, civic clubs, city and neighborhood formations, and families in this massive parade and celebration.
GRAND PARADE- SATURDAY DECEMBER 8, 2007
Parol Lantern Parade & Tala Awards
TALA (“Starâ€) AWARDS - Grand Prize $500 for innovation, design and contingent presentation selected by a panel of judges.
Parade begins at Bayanihan Community Center and ends in Yerba Buena Gardens.
FREE Parol-Making workshops
Fridays October 5 - December 1, 2007
Bayanihan Community Center
1010 Mission @ 6th St SFCA
(no workshop Friday, November 23)
APPLY NOW!
Applications must be received by: NOVEMBER 1, 2007.
Applications are available at: www.bayanihancc.org
Bayanihan Community Center 1010 Mission SFCA
Or call: 415.348.8042
e-mail:[email protected]
Be a part of the Parol Fest Team!
Volunteers are needed for parol workshop preparation and parade. Committed volunteers get a cool hoodie! Sign-up today!!
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PHILIPPINE TRIBAL TOUR 2007!
December 17, 2007 - January 6, 2008
Mindanao and Ifugao Province
NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS!
APPLICATION DEADLINE EXTENDED!
Now Due OCTOBER 1st, 2007!
An intimate tailor-fit, high definition experience of the Philippines! Kularts’ Annual Philippine Tribal Tour - a hands-on, interactive cultural immersion for folks eager to explore indigenous Pilipino culture through direct and in-depth exchange with community leaders, spiritual guides, and masters of a multitude of indigenous tribal art forms. For the first time, Tribal Tour will be visiting not only the island of Mindanao, but also the Ifugao Province in the Northern Luzon Cordillera Region.
Info and Applications for this year’s tour can be found at:
www.kularts.org