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Events

Most of our events are part of an ongoing fundraising effort to support the school's programs and activities.

Our big events of the year are Christmas Caroling and the Lowell International Folk Festival. Check out all the activities that are going on.

Iskwelahang Pilipino starts its 31st year on Sunday, September 23, 2007
from 1:30-4:30pm at Bedford Center, Bedford, Massachusetts.
Registration starts on Sunday, September 16, 2007 at the Bedford Center.
  • Tiangge
    Shop for your holiday gifts at a Holiday bazaar called, Tiangge. For Filipiniana gifts, food, books, clothes, crafts, holiday ornaments, jewelry, stationary and accessories. Bedford Town Center, Bedford MA Saturday, November 17, 2007, 12noon-3pm.

    Tiangge hosted by Iskwelahang Pilipino and participated by local Filipino entrepreneurs Join us and give a gift with a touch of the Philippines.

    Bayong

  • IP Christmas Caroling
    In December, IP families get invited to carol Pilipino Christmas songs at homes and other venues to help raise money for the school. They spread holiday cheer and Filipino "Pasko" tradition in the community.

    Christmas Caroling
    IP parents carol Pasko cheer
    Christmas Caroling
    Pasko Na Naman

  • Annual Tea Musicale
    IP students showcase their performing talents in the presence of their peers. This opportunity gives them a chance to exercise their stage presence, poise and self-confidence.

    Tea Musicale
    Mia Gominho jazzes it up!
    Tea Musicale
    Smith Sisters class act

  • Palaro Olympics
    IP children play traditional Pilipino games such as "tumbang preso", "sipa", "luksong baka", "siyato", "habulan". While learning how to play Pilipino indigenous games, they get to work out their sportsmanship, camaraderie and competitiveness. Everyone wins with "Pabitin".

    Palaro Olympics
    IP children reaching for Pabitin goods!

  • NEFFA: New England Folk Festival Association
    Every April, IP students participate with other folk dance groups to perform their ethnic dances. IP gets to show off their repertoire ranging from tribal dances and the western productions.

    IP Children perform at NEFFA
    Tinikling dancers at NEFFA (New England Folk Festival) April 2007.
    Photo taken by Maura Clark.

    Dancers:
    front row: L-R Ceci Villasenor, Parker Fisher, Lucas Veloria
    back row: Beverly Brion, Charlie Clark, Josh O'Brien
    Kalinga girls
    Kalinga Girls at NEFFA

  • Celebrity Series
    Every year Iskwelahang Pilipino invite Filipinos who excel in their fields of expertise. These personalities inspire our children to take pride in their Philippine heritage. Some of the celebrities who have come to visit include Jose Aruego, children's book illustrator; Manoling Francisco, SJ, composer; Francis Rivera, TV newscaster; and most recently book authors/chefs Amy Besa and Romy Dorotan of Cendrillon, NYC. Read the Boston Globe article.

    Francis Rivera, TV newscaster
    Frances Rivera, TV newscaster at IP's Celebrity Series, with Nolen Dube

    Fr. Manoling
    Fr. Manoling composes a song with children
  • Lowell International Folk Festival
    Every summer, IP participates in the festival to help raise money for the school while enjoying the food and entertainment. The Philippine Food booth has held the reputation(s) of having the "longest line" and "worth the wait!"

    Lowell Festival
    Washing woks in preparation for the Lowell Festival

    Lowell Festival
    Endless long lines at the IP food booth
    Lowell Festival
    Hardworking servers at IP booth

     
  • IP Graduation and Santa Cruzan
    In May, to celebrate "Flores de Mayo", the children parade and fiesta to end the school season. We also congratulate our graduating class.

To add an upcoming event, please send in your information to Cynthia Endriga, Class of 1988.

Iskwelahang Pilipino

Help support the School by purchasing

Pasko sa Amerika!

The Christmas Recording by the I.P. Rondalla



enrollment
for ages 3 through 17



classes
1:30 to 4:30 P.M.
Every other Sunday, September thru May.
(Rondalla classes are held before and after regular class sessions.)
School Year Calendar Schedule


meeting address
Iskwelahang Pilipino
Bedford Center
Mudge Way
Bedford, MA, U.S.A.
Directions to I.P.



administration address
Iskwelahang Pilipino
12 Mudge Way, Suite 124
Bedford, MA 01730, U.S.A.

Patricia Yusah, Director
yusah@ipbahay.org
Cristina Castro
criscastro@ipbahay.org

 

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Iskwelahang Pilipino     Bedford, Ma 01730 Last modified August 26, 2007