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The Babaylan Pavilion features Filipino indigenous arts, practices and beliefs, as a way of fostering reconnection with one's cultural roots and promoting cultural identity.

Healers of different indigenous traditions will conduct education and healing sessions for the public. Chat time with cultural practitioners and other informational resources will also be available to address any inquiries. Filipino-Americans as well as other cultural minorities, will have a chance to learn about ancestral links that may animate the inner search for identification, belonging and interconnectedness.

Saturday, September 10, 2011:

11:30 - Pagbabasbas Ritwal: Blessings for Kapwa and the Earth - Lizae Reyes, healing harpist, dance artist, teacher & Frances Santiago - dance artist

12:00 - Baybayin Workshop (PAN Pavillion)- Faustino Caigoy , healer, artist, baybayin specialist, Kali master

1:00 - Walking with the Babaylan and the Priest: One Pinay's Journey Through Seminary - Cisa Payuyo, pin@yist theologian in formation

3:00 - Anting-anting: Why the Tagalog God, Bathala, is hiding inside the stone - Tita Pambid-Domingo - Filipino language & culture university professor

4:00 - Way of the Ancient Healer: Sacred Teachings from the Philippine Ancestral Traditions - Virgil Mayor Apostol, healer, author & Arnis practitioner

Sunday, September 11, 2011:

12:00 - Readings from the book "Babaylan: Filipinos and the Call of the Indigenous" - Venus Herbito, independent filmmaker, speaker & writer

1:00 - The Golden Tara: Buddhist icon of the Ancient Sri Vijayan Philippines - Roque Bucton, artist, consultant, organizer

2:00 - Creating Your Personal Mandala: The Connection between Self and Source - Loralei Rose Bingamon, certified expressive arts practitioner & community artist

3:00 - Demonstration of "Hilot," a healing tradition - Faustino Caigoy, healer, artist, baybayin specialist, Kali master

4:00 - Mask Making for Exploring One's Healing Symbol - Mila Anguluan-Coger, expressive arts therapist

*Schedule is subject to change

Visit the event page on Facebook for more information: https://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=267939269900503

FPAC provides complimentary parking & shuttle service:

22^nd Street and Sampson Way
Los Angeles, CA 90731
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Operating Hours

Saturday, September 10
Sunday, September 11
10:00am-6:45pm both days

Driving Directions to FPAC Parking & Shuttle

FROM DOWNTOWN LOS ANGELES / PASADENA

• Take the 110 South.
• Continue to the end of the 110 South.
• Turn LEFT at N. Gaffey St.
• Turn LEFT at W. 22^nd  St.
• Parking lot will be on the left-hand side, before you cross Sampson Way.

FROM WEST LOS ANGELES / SAN FERNANDO VALLEY

• Take the 405 South to the 110 South.
• Continue to the end of the 110 South.
• Turn LEFT at N. Gaffey St.
• Turn LEFT at W. 22^nd  St.
• Parking lot will be on the left-hand side, before you cross Sampson Way.

FROM LONG BEACH / SOUTH BAY / SOUTH ORANGE COUNTY / SAN GABRIEL VALLEY

• Take the 710 South.
• Continue onto Vincent Thomas Bridge (CA-47). 
• Take exit 1C for Harbor Blvd toward Catalina Island/Ports O Call Village/San Pedro. 
• Turn RIGHT at N. Harbor Blvd.
• Turn LEFT at E 6^th St. 
• Turn RIGHT at Sampson Way.
• Turn RIGHT on W. 22^nd St.
• Parking lot will be on the right-hand side.

FROM NORTH ORANGE COUNTY / RIVERSIDE / INLAND EMPIRE

• Take the 91 West to the 710 South.
• Continue onto Vincent Thomas Bridge (CA-47). 
• Take exit 1C for Harbor Blvd toward Catalina Island/Ports O Call Village/San Pedro. 
• Turn RIGHT at N. Harbor Blvd.
• Turn LEFT at E 6^th St. 
• Turn RIGHT at Sampson Way.
• Turn RIGHT on W. 22^nd St.
• Parking lot will be on the right-hand side.

Public Transportation Directly to FPAC

Go Metro and save $2 on FPAC20 admission!

You can arrive at FPAC20 using the Metro. To find your best route, use the Metro Trip Planner.

*For more info or questions, call FilAm ARTS at 213-380-FPAC (3722)

FPAC 20: GUIDE ON THE PAROL NG PINOY COMPETITION

AWARDS:

1st Prize: FPAC20 Parol ng Pinoy: 2011 Best in Show

2nd Prize: FPAC20 Parol ng Pinoy : Most Original & Creative Design

3rd Prize: FPAC20 Parol ng Pinoy: Outstanding Filipino Community Impact

CRITERIA FOR JUDGING:

1. Originality and creativity 40%

(artistry and imagination, uniqueness, choice of colors and design)

2. Relevance of theme to the Filipino Community 30%

(message, inspiration, concept and idea it conveys to the audience)

3. Aesthetic Impact and Presentation 20%

(resourcefulness, use of recycled materials, team effort)

4. Craftmanship 10%

(cleanliness of the craft, precision and skill in constructing the lantern)

TOTAL: 100 %

CONTEST MECHANICS:

1.The contest is open to all Filipinos and Filams in Los Angeles area whether individual or group who are interested to join.

2.Members of the judging committee are proibited from joining the competition.

3.Participants must register and submit their Parol Competition Official Entry Application to Filam Arts not later than September 8, 2011.

4.Entries should be at the FPAC, Point Fermin grounds at 12:00 noon on September 10, 2011. Proceed to FPAC information booth for details.

5.Participants should take care of transporting entries to and from the venue.

6.Participants shall ensure the safety and security of the entries.

7.Once an entry is submitted, no alterations shall be allowed on the design. Minor repairs such as changing bulbs, retouching of paint, and re-gluing will be allowed after securing permission from the judging committee.

8.The lantern must have a minimum height and width of 12 inches but not to exceed 1 meter.

9.Recycled materials can be used with the option of proper lighting to enhance aesthetic presentation or visual effect.

10.Parols will be judged and winners will be announced on the FPAC Main Stage on September 10, 2011 at 2:00 pm.
11.All entries must be newly created and must not have been published before.