May
May 11 and 12 was International Festival
Celebration, usually held in Tsukuba Center. Almost all nationalities
living in Tsukuba partake in this activity. One of the highlights
of this celebration was the cultural presentation of different
nationalities. FAST presented four native dances, namely:
Mazurka Boholana, Curacha, Polkabal and Singkil. The latter
was performed for the first time under Jessica`s patient and
expert tutelage in place of tinikling. It was a very colorful,
elaborate and exciting presentation with kids having a part
in it for the first time. The practices held prior to the
festival paid off well. Everyone was satisfied with the performance.
The group also sold some native dishes, juices, San Miguel
beer, and sweets in their booth, which was decorated based
on a fiesta concept complete with banderitas, posters and
brochures courtesy of the Philippine Embassy.
After the festival, an Osukare Party was held at Friends
on May 13. The Officers and members altogether watched the
video footage of the group's dance presentation. Flowers were
given to Jessica as a symbol of gratitude for leading the
group's dance presentation.
On May 25, a general assembly was held. Among the items included
in the agenda were:
- Evaluation of the Nikko Trip, and International Festival
- Creation of a new e-group account (FAST 2002) to be used
for the informal email messages of the members, and
- Plans for the Independence Day Celebration.
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