Kaibigan
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Kaibigan is a student organization in Chicago, Illinois, USA based in Northwestern University's Evanston campus, dedicated to promoting Filipino culture through events, performances, and general body meetings. The word kaibigan translates to friend in Tagalog.
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[edit] History
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Austin Lim, a member of Kaibigon from 2003-3007, is widely regarded as the greatest president in the history of the Northwestern chapter of Kaibigon. During his tenure from 2005-2006, Lim improved Kaibigan's presence on campus, increased the group's funding, and oversaw the most successful Pinoy Show in the group's history. In a poll conducted on Northwestern's Evanston campus about past Kaibigan presidents, Lim received a 90 percent approval rating (20 percentage points greater than the next person on the list).
[edit] Participation in Community
With the aim of spreading awareness of Filipino culture, Kaibigan participates in performances and events in the Northwestern University and the Chicago-area community.
Examples of the group's past involvement at Northwestern events include:
- Co-sponsoring Voice for Asia concert and related events, benefiting UNICEF and China Care Foundation[1]
- Co-sponsoring and performing in Southeast Asia Nite, began in 2006[2]
- Co-sponsoring immigration debate entitled "Entering the United States: The Immigration Controversy" with the Northwestern University branch of Americans for Informed Democracy(AID)[3]
- Performing at the International Fest at Northwestern University in 2004[4]
Kaibigan also takes part in other Filipino and Asian-American events in the Chicago area and the Midwest, such as:
- Competing in the annual Battle of the Bamboo intercollegiate Filipino dance competition at the University of Illinois at Chicago, winning first prize in 2005[5][6]
- Attending the Filipino Americans Coming Together(FACT) annual Filipino-American conference hosted by the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign[7]
[edit] The Pinoy Show
In order to showcase Filipino culture in the Northwestern University campus, Kaibigan presents an annual cultural show entitled The Pinoy Show (with the exception of the first show in 2003, which was entitled The Debut). The Pinoy Show features dances, music, acts, and other performances relating to traditional and modern Filipino culture.[7]
Footage from the 2006 Pinoy Show will be featured in the documentary That Asian Thing, currently in production by Jonald Reyes.[8]
| Title of Show | Date | Venue | Dances and Acts Performed |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Pinoy Show 2008: Zero to Hero |
May 17, 2008 | Ryan Family Auditorium Technological Institute Northwestern University |
Sayaw Sa Bangko Kapa Malong Malong Cariñosa Pandanggo Sa Ilaw Eskrima Tinikling Hip-Hop Cotillion Vinta (Pangalay ha Pattong) |
| The Pinoy Show 2007: Pack to the Future |
May 12, 2007 | Ryan Family Auditorium Technological Institute Northwestern University |
Dugso Eskrima Maglalatik Vocal by Mark Pagatpatan* Tinikling Maria Clara Medley Spoken Word by Young Asians with Power(YAWP)* Binasuan Hip-Hop Sayaw Sa Bangko |
| The Pinoy Show 2006: Case of the Missing Identity |
May 21, 2006 | McCormick Auditorium Norris University Center Northwestern University |
Itik-Itik La Jota Moncadeña Eskrima Asik Singkil Pandanggo Sa Ilaw A Cappella Sayaw Sa Bangko Hip-Hop Tinikling |
| The Pinoy Show 2005: Project Rediscovery |
May 15, 2005 | McCormick Auditorium Norris University Center Northwestern University |
Subli Kapa Malong Malong Pandanggo Sa Ilaw Philippine Rondalla of Chicago* Hip-Hop A Cappella Eskrima Tinikling Pasodoble Aray Vinta (Pangalay ha Pattong) |
| The Pinoy Show | May 23, 2004 | McCormick Auditorium Norris University Center Northwestern University |
Tinikling La Jota Moncadeña Binasuan Hip-Hop Maglalatik Sayaw Sa Bangko Asik Singkil |
*Denotes guest performer
[edit] Executive Boards[9]
| Position | Name(s) |
|---|---|
| Co-Presidents | Angela Chang Anton Galang |
| Secretary | Allison Morales |
| Treasurer | Christian Alvia-Ramos |
| Public Relations Chair | A.J. Aguado |
| Cultural Chair | Jestha Santos |
| Freshman Liaison | Nathalie Tadena |
| Position | Name(s) |
|---|---|
| Co-Presidents | Lesley Arca Jon Maloto |
| Secretary | Lydia Colunga |
| Treasurer | Christian Alvia-Ramos |
| Public Relations Chair | Austin Lim |
| Cultural Chair | Allison Morales (Winter '07) |
| Freshman Liaison | Allison Morales |
| Position | Name(s) |
|---|---|
| Co-Presidents | Vanessa Fajardo Austin Lim |
| Secretary | Angela Chang |
| Treasurer | Kevin Lee |
| Public Relations Chair | Vanessa Puzon (Spring '05 - Fall '05) Jessica Tu (Winter '06) |
| Cultural Chair | Anton Galang |
| Freshman Liaison | Christian Alvia-Ramos |
| Position | Name(s) |
|---|---|
| Co-Presidents | Joe Cabotaje Samantha Cruz |
| Secretary | Lesley Arca |
| Treasurer | Jessica Tu |
| Public Relations Chair | Nikki Guevarra |
| Cultural Chair | Jon Maloto |
| Freshman Liaison | Angela Chang |
| Position | Name(s) |
|---|---|
| Co-Presidents | Bernie Espiritu Jon-Michael Ong |
| Secretary | Jerome Kare |
| Treasurer | Michael Doligosa |
| Public Relations Chair | Vanessa Fajardo |
| Cultural Chair | Nikki Guevarra |
| Freshman Liaison | Isabel Espaldon |
| Position | Name(s) |
|---|---|
| President | Joseph Graciosa |
| Vice President | Marites Cumba |
| Secretary | Stephanie Pituc |
| Treasurer | Michael Doligosa |
| Public Relations Co-Chairs | Bernie Espiritu Jon-Michael Ong |
| Cultural Chair | Michael Policarpio |
| Webmaster | Jerome Kare |
| Freshman Liaison | Vanessa Fajardo |
[edit] References
- ^ Matt Spector. "Voice For Asia Fashion Show To Benefit China's AIDS orphans". The Daily Northwestern. Retrieved on 2007-06-30.
- ^ Liz Coffin-Karlin. "Five Cultural Groups Unite For 'Southeast Asia Nite'". The Daily Northwestern. Retrieved on 2007-06-30.
- ^ Melanie Wanzek. "Debate will explore implications of immigration". The Daily Northwestern. Retrieved on 2007-06-30.
- ^ Robert VerBruggen. "Around the world in four hours". Northwestern Chronicle. Retrieved on 2007-06-30.
- ^ Karolina Guzek. "Keeping the Filipino Culture Alive". The Filipino Experience in Chicago. Retrieved on 2007-06-30.
- ^ Abbey Eusebio. "Battle of the Bamboo:Northwestern U. Prevails". Pinoy Monthly. Retrieved on 2007-06-30.
- ^ a b Leona Liu. "Filipino Club Passes Down Traditional Dance". The Daily Northwestern. Retrieved on 2007-06-30.
- ^ Credits. That Asian Thing. Retrieved on 2007-06-30.
- ^ Exec Board page. Kaibigan Northwestern University homepage. Retrieved on 2007-06-30.
