The traditional Barrio Fiesta will be held at the Philippine Embassy on Sunday, June 12, 2016 to commemorate the 118th Anniversary of the Declaration of Philippine Independence.
Barrio Fiesta is an annual event hosted by Filipino Community Organizing Committee (FCOC) which showcases more than a century-old Filipino culture. Different activities and games to celebrate the country’s sovereignty will be held at the Philippine Embassy in Bangkok.
Here is the program sent by Mr Ramoncito Bucud, program coordinator of this year’s Barrio Fiesta.
| Time | Activity | Participants |
|---|---|---|
| 07:30 am | Ingress and set up of physical arrangement | |
| 10:15 am | Flag Raising Ceremony | Adventist Choir to sing the National Anthem |
| 10:30 – 11:30 am | Thanksgiving Mass | Fr. Vic Pacheco, CM Fr. Gerry delos Reyes, OMI Commentator: Jane |
| 11:30 am – 12:00 nn | Welcome Address of the Ambassador Delivery of messages Photo Ops after the mass |
|
| 12:00 nn – 1:30 pm | LUNCH | |
| 01:30 – 01:50 pm | Welcome by Organizers Brief remarks on the opening ceremony |
Emcees: Ramoncito Bucud, Monalisa Sangvoranit, Mary Jane Blakely, Archiel Gaspillo |
| Opening Song Number: Pilipinas Kong Mahal | Adventist Choir | |
| Tableau of characters surrounding the palayok | Playing sungka – Liliy, Sewing of the Flag – Lucy, Harana – Mae + Joel, Ifugao – c/o Cordillera, Tinikling –Claire + Archiel | |
| Official opening and photo ops | Ambassador, Embassy officials and FCOC | |
| 01:50 –02:00 pm | Dahil Sa Iyo | Adventist Choir (c/o- Mike Velarde) |
| 02:00- 02:15 pm | Start of Raffle Draws | |
| 02:15-02:30 pm | Game – Pass the Ring Race | |
| 02:30-02:45 pm | Poem | Maria Paz |
| 02:45-03:00 pm | Song | Lisa Hookway |
| 03:00-03:15 pm | Cebu Pacific | |
| 03:15-03:30 pm | Game – Polvoron Eating Contest | |
| 03:30-03:45 pm | Game-Apple Eating Contest | |
| 03:45-04:00 pm | Song | Kriza and Alan Alcantara |
| 04:00-04:15 pm | Western Union | |
| 04:15-04:30 pm | Ballroom Dancing | Noel and Madel |
| 04:30-04:45 pm | CIMB-Bingo | |
| 04:45-05:00 pm | CIMB-Bingo/td> | |
| 05:00-05:15 pm | Song | Michelle Pascal |
| 05:15-05:30 pm | Game | Sack Race |
| 05:30-05:45 pm | Game | Pinoy Henyo |
| 05:45-06:00 pm | Cordillera Dance | c/o Cynthia Banag |
| 06:00-06:15 pm | Game | Balloon Bursting Contest |
| 06:15-06:30 pm | Game – Trip to Jerusalem | |
| 06:45-07:00 pm | Game – Lip Sync Battle | |
| 07:00-07:15 pm | Western Union | |
| 07:15 – 07:30 pm | Dance Time / game / performance | |
| 07:30- 07:45 pm | Dance Time / game / performance | |
| 07:45- 07:55 pm | Grand Raffle Draw | |
| 07:55 – 08:00 pm | Closing Remarks | Vice Consul Jim Minglana |
A Filipiniana Lecture and Exhibit will also be held at 2:00 pm at the Embassy’s conference room.
NOTE: There could still be last minute changes during the event itself.
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