Samahang Kapatid
Samahang Kapatid is a Filipino dance troupe and nonprofit organization that promotes Filipino culture through dances and charity events.
The group originated in 1999 in a suburban middle school in Darien, Illinois. The group intends to promote "cultural enrichment in a diverse world".[1][2][3][4][5][6]
Recognition[edit]
The group has performed at multi-cultural festivals throughout the Midwest, including a promotion event for the Chicago Olympic Bid in which Mayor Daley of Chicago was in attendance. Samahang Kapatid also performs regularly at the Museum of Science and Industry and the Children's Museum in Navy Pier, Chicago.[7] They have taken extensive trips for performances in Iowa,[8] Ohio, Michigan and Florida. In 2007, they were awarded the Downers Grove, Illinois July 4th Parade Award Community Spirit Award, for best entry depicting neighborliness and enthusiasm.[9] One of their notable performances is the Chicago Asian American Festival in 2009 in which they performed with other ethnic groups. Senator Roland Burris, a U.S. Senator from Illinois, and George Van Dusen, mayor of Skokie, a community with one of the largest Filipino populations in America, were both in attendance. In January 2009, Samahang Kapatid also performed at the Adventures in Travel Expo (ATE)[10][11] to help promote the Philippine's significance in the tourism industry.
References[edit]
- ↑ "Asian Pacific cultures to celebrate heritage Saturday". Daily Herald. Arlington Heights, IL. 5 May 2006. Retrieved 25 January 2010.
- ↑ "RP Christmas presentations in Chicago grab limelight". GMANews.tv. December 9, 2008. Retrieved 25 January 2010.
- ↑ "A taste of the Orient Elgin hosts Asian Fusion celebration.(News) c". Daily Herald. Arlington Heights, IL. June 1, 2008. Retrieved 25 January 2010.
- ↑ "Samahang Kapatid Dancers at the 16th annual Skokie Festival of Cultures". SkokieNet Community Information Network. Skokienet.org. 2006-05-22. Retrieved 2010-01-25.
- ↑ "Samahang Kapatid". Purplethumb.com. Retrieved 2010-01-25.
- ↑ "Chicago Asian American Festival 2009". Bakitwhy.com. 2009-05-18. Archived from the original on October 29, 2009. Retrieved 2010-01-25.
- ↑ Dionisio, Ryne (12 June 2009). "Passport to the World: Philippines". Bakit Why. Retrieved 14 November 2018.
- ↑ Boone, Dana (28 March 2006). "Asian Fest to feature several new attractions". The Des Moines Register. Des Moines, Iowa. p. 11. Retrieved 14 November 2018.
- ↑ "Council Meeting Minutes". Village of Downers Grove. 7 August 2007. Retrieved 14 November 2018.
- ↑ "The Philippines Honored As Featured Destination At ATE In Chicago". Odyssey Media Group. January 8, 2009. Retrieved 2010-01-25.
- ↑ "Chicago Hosts Adventures In Travel Expo Want a peek of the Philippines? Go to Chicago!". eTurboNews.com. 2009-01-08. Retrieved 2010-01-25.
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