In celebration of Filipino-American History Month, a photography exhibition that toured the country is on display at the Hawaii State Library through Oct. 25.

“;Singgalot ... The Ties that Bind,”; organized by retired University of Hawaii ethnic studies professor Dean Alegado, originally was exhibited at the Smithsonian Institution in Washington, D.C., in 2006. It also showed at Bishop Museum and UH's Hamilton Library later the same year.

“;'Singgalot' translates to 'the ties that bind,' and if one looks at that phrase and sees the (exhibit), there may seem to be a contradiction, because most people think anything that binds is good,”; said Clem Bautista, board member of the Filipino-American Historical Society. “;But the relationship between the Philippines and the United States has been a conflicting one, one of contradictions. There's been good, and there's been challenges.”;

The exhibit provides an “;awareness of the complex relationship that evolves over time—and it's still not complete,”; Bautista said. “;It's still evolving.”;

“;Singgalot”; is on display in the lobby of the library. Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays, and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays. Call 586-3617.

Other events commemorating Filipino-American History Month include a display of memorabilia related to Army Capt. Stanley Sabihon, the first Filipino pilot of a B-17 during World War II. A reception will be held at 5:30 p.m. Thursday at Wahiawa Library.

On Oct. 25, the state library will host “;Flippin' on Poetry”; from 2 to 4 p.m. in the Reading Room, when Hawaii's emerging Filipino-American poets will explore Filipino history and pride. Call 728-4620.