The Spirit of Kapitbahay and Bayanihan
"Neighborhood and Communal Unity"
William B. Lewis
Tagumpay
Sumulong!
The Ambassador of Filipino Dance, Art, History and Culture; The Veteran Photographer.
TAGUMPAY!
The Vet. Photographer was awarded by the Navy for his work as the President of the Filipino-American Association of North Puget Sound (FAANPS). This support includes his photography of filipino folkdance performances around Washington State to include support for the Filipinas Performing Arts of Washington State, Filipino Community Center of Seattle, Filipino American National Historical Society, Asian American Association of Marysville, Filipino American Association of North Puget Sound, and many cultural dance organizations. He earned this award because of the wonderful support from friends and family around him.
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Another example of Tribal Wear as worn by an awesome lady named Rosalina. Mrs Rosalina Christopherson was the 2004 and 2005 Treasurer of the Filipino American Association of North Puget Sound and former star dancer and founding member of the Filipinas Performing Arts of Washington State. (FPAWS) Carol Lewis and Rosalina are founding members.
The lovely and dynamic " Mestiza-Carole" displays Tribal wear of the katawhang Lumad (“indigenous peoples”) of Mindanao, Philippines. The tribal areas of the Philippines include Luzon, Mindoro and Mindanao. The tribal regions generally are pre-spanish influence. Carole's "mestiza" looks comes from her Chinese and Spanish heritage in the Philippines. Carole is a former officer and classy first lady of the Filipino American Association of North Puget Sound.
The Veteran Photographer specializes in Filipino Folk Dance Photography. This Non-Spanish infuence examples of muslim wear. A former officer in the Filipino American Association of North Puget Sound and founding member of the filipinas performing arts of wasington state. In the Philippines approx. one million Filipinos are Muslim.
Jose Rizal Collected butterlies as a child
Nelson and Carole performing the "candle dance" (a rural dance) in rural costumes at the Filipino American Association of North Puget Sound's Grand Ball at Naval Station Everett. Rural costumes of the Christian Filipinos show the Spanish influence. The skirts often have aprons and small shoulder scarves. The blouses are usually short and sheer with stiff, puffed short sleeves and a white cotton camisole is generally worn under them. The native shoes for men and women are scuffs for slippers made of either abaca (banana fiber) or of wood.
Mestiza-Carole takes center stage with the Maria Clara/cotillion Spanish influenced costume that was named after the poet and hero of Philippines Jose Rizal. Carole features a floor-length paneled skirt of silk in stripes of contrasting colors.
Maria Clara History
Maria Clara, the name of the mestiza heroine of martyr Dr. Jose Rizal's 1890 novel, Noli Me Tangere, is the eponym for the resplendent Filipino costume in vogue at the turn of the century. The appellation is apropós for the ensemble, like the heroine, is delicate and feminine but clearly self-assured in terms of its projected sense of identity. It is, in fact, the only national costume that carries a literary name, and for this reason calls the attention to the apparel's subtle nationalist aesthitics.
Example of the Maria Clara dance: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pr4fU5l5sq4&feature=related
Carole has been an amazing asset to The Filipinas Performing Arts of Washington State, Marysville, Arlington, Everett, Snohomish County and Western Subic with her and her friends' filipino cultural performances
The Veteran Photographer earns "The Presidents' award" from the Filipino American Association of North Puget Sound representing Snohomish County and King County Filipinos.
The award was presented by Chairman of the Board of Directors
"The tyranny of some is possible only through the cowardice of others. "
- Hero of the Philippines
Jose Rizal
Master Bedroom of the Resort home in Zambales overlooking Subic Bay
Carole performs a Muslim influenced dance in front of spectators at a special event for the City of Everett, Washington
Her nickname is "Miss Philippines" Carole poses in the studio for the Veteran Photographer. He uses the "short lighting" effect. Why? Because she's short!
The Muslim dance a truly Filipiniana dance with fans or "apir" Carole Lewis' is picture in center
A well choreographed dance of this type: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KHOcZC2vFxQ
Carole on a visit to Candon City, Philippines.
Taking a break at Squaw Valley, a ski resort near Reno Nevada
Carole performs a Muslim influenced dance for Asian Heritage month for spectators near City Hall, Everett Washington
Cooling it in Baguio Philippines
Perfect and dynamic example of the famous "Maria Clara" dance and pose by "performance superstar" Miss Carole! Carole performed at a "standing room only event" at the Seattle Filipino Cultural Center. Carole is a "Maria-Clara" girl!
An advertisement for "SAY NO TO GOSSIPING"
Carole at Depoe Bay, Oregon
The summer resort for the President of the Philippines
View of the Oregon Coast with Carol's "Bond" car
Carole "AKA Miss Philippines" with a view of Lake Tahoe in the background
The Veteran Photographer and Captain Baker, former Commanding Officer of a Trident "Ohio Class" nuclear submarine. The 2nd most powerful person in the world is the CO of an Ohio class "Trident" Submarine.
Jeremy Lewis and friends' movie "Bad Kung Fu" due to be released at Blockbuster video! This movie just won the "Judges' best award" at the Seattle Film Festival. Go to this link to view the trailer and turn the sound up! http://www.badkungfu.com/
Zambales Philippines Vacation home overlooking Subic Bay
The Veteran Photographer sends a special message delivered Via Air Mail on a 2,000 lb LGB to Saddam. Message says, "bye bye Saddam, from the USS RANGER."
Big Party at our Philippine Vacation home
That is a V for Victory and not peace.