[ WEEKEND SCENE ]
Island-style fun as seen
through the camera’s eye
Filipino festivities
Crowds gather at Kapiolani Park
to celebrate the diversity of
the Philippines
Florida Dalamay savored a hand-rolled cigar on Saturday during the 12th annual Filipino Festival held in Kapiolani Park.
Mike Hoelscher and Isaiah Saballa demonstrated zoning, using a bamboo stick known as a garrote. They performed with other members of the Hawaii Filipino Martial Arts School.
Angel U. Galas wore a traditional outfit from Bontoc of the mountainous Cordillera region in the northern Philippines. The indigenous clothing was worn by the Sagada warriors who were infamous for head hunting.
Carmen Bearis, Sunny Cortel and Marie Tedios from the Congress of Visayan Organization clapped their hands as they led a procession of dancers and drummers. The women were dressed in costume worn during the carnival-like celebration known as Ati-Atihan held in Akla of the Philippines.
The head of an inflatable Tyrannosaurus Rex loomed over unfazed children during the festival.
Anghelo Macha, 2, held on to Jaymar Bucasas' hands while trying out his first carnival ride.
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