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The 'Tinkling' or Bamboo dance, was one of the attractions during the cultural show held at the Loftleider Hotel in Reykjavik.
Filipino-Americans
provide cultural
understanding
Article by Capt. Roberto G. Frondozo, USAF
and Photos by PH3 Jeff Wood
Nineteen members of the Naval Station-
based Fil ipino-American Association present-
ed a live cultural show at the Hotel Loft-
leider in Reykjavik recently.
The association's performers provided
evening entertainment, featuring authentic
Phillipine folk dances, native costumes and
songs. The main attraction was the "tink-
ling" -- popularly known as the bamboo
dance. Dancers' skills are demonstrated by
insuring that their feet are not caught be-
tween the two bamboo poles being struck to-
gether to the rhythm of the music. Audience
participation in this dance has brought joy
and excitement for several courageous din-
ers who tried the basic steps. The pain of
imperfection did not come to their mind at
all.
To give an atmosphere of natural Philip-
pine settings, the group brought along var-
ious native arts and products which served
as decorations/exhibits in the dining room.
Moreover, Loftleider management displayed
posters throughout the lobby and showed
slides and movies depicting the lifestyle
of the Filipino people. Evening meals were
served with delicious native cuisine,
specially prepared by a local Filipino chef
-- Ning de Jesus. The result of all these
preparations was overwhelming -- "Blomasa-
lur" dining room was fully booked with en-
thusiastic diners for four consecutive
nights.
The occasion was in honor of Philippine
Week, part of the National Weeks festivi-
ties which Hotel Loftleider has put on for
several years. The Philippines was includ-
ed for the first time this year along with
Japan, Thailand, Israel, Greece, Hungary,
The participants in the live show were. (L to R): Back row. Perle Buenaflor. Vivian
Flotildes. Remy Caguyong. Fe Agahan and Ely Benavidez. Front row! Bert Frondozo. Manny
Flotildes. Nick Parocha. Frank Salvatiera and Joe Maralit. They are shown following a
performance in the A.T. Mahan High School. The performance at the Loftleider was a huge
success and helped to foster better understanding with the people of Iceland.
Egypt, Franch, Norway, England, America
(California) and the Faroe Islands. The
program has been a popular attraction
throughout autumn and winter and has provi-
ded an opportunity for many Icelanders and
their guests to enjoy cuisine and culture
from a variety of regions around the world.
It was an exciting four-day experience
for the base group, as well as for the Ice-
landers who had a chance to witness authen-
tic folk dances and songs. For a brief
period, at least, all were able to bridge
the gap caused by cultural differences,
thereby establishing a more congenial rela-
tionship between them.
In an interview with the Navy Broadcast-
ing Service, Det. 8, Emil Gudmundsson,
general manager of Hotel Loftleider, and
Bert Frondozo, an Air Force captain and
program director for EMCU on the NATO Base,
both expressed the same message, that the
event had brought out a feeling of goodwill
and understanding.
The following individuals participated
in the live show: Bert Frondozo, Joe Mara-
lit, Ed Arcilla, Frank Salvatierra, Net
Parocha, Nick Parocha, Ely Benavidez, Cam
Benavidez, Leo Caguyong, Remy Caguyong,
Perlie Buenaflor, Lito Buenaflor, Vivian
Flotildes, Manny Flotildes, Fe Agahan, Ric
Agahan, Nino Condes and Agnes Condes.
The cultural exhibits were made possible
through contributions of the above partici-
pants as well as the following association
members: Bing Domingo, Ely Abueme, Paul
(See CULTURE, Page 3)
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