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PHILADELPHIA, March 10, 2005 --- His pictures vividly captured Filipino communities who immigrated in the 30’s to the 50’s in the U.S. His photos captured the diversity of the city and rich mosaic of cultures.
From April 16 to June 12, the works of renowned Filipino photographer Ricardo Alvarado (1914 to 1976), will be showcased at the Free Library of Philadelphia Independence Branch on 17th St., in Philadelphia.
The Filipino Executive Council of Greater Philadelphia (FECGP), the Asian American Women’s Coalition (AAWC), and the Free Library of Philadelphia will offer a visual tour of early Filipinos in the U.S. through the photography of Alvarado.
Entitled as “Through My Father’s Eyes,” the exhibit will showcase the collection of photographs, chronicling the early existence of Filipinos in California during the post-war era.
The opening night on April 29 will present the Philippine’‘s culinary delights, Filipino music, and performances of the Philippine Folk Arts Society.
Filipino films in America will also be presented.
The Alvarado project said Ricardo’s photographs captured a complex social climate. He lived through and recorded not only the euphoria brought on by the end of the war, but also the prevalent anti-immigrant discrimination, oppressive job restrictions, and racial unrest of the time.
His bright photos depict hope, dignity, hardships and respect.
Alvarado used to work as cook, janitor , then as a solider, but bought himself a camera and took pictures of people and their lives in California.
He served as a medical attache during the war, then signed up for reserve duty for the Filipino infantry of the US Army. He greatly embraced the contradictions of his subjects’ lives with his camera. He loved to photograph Filipino Americans, mingling with Mexican Americans, Hispanics and African Americans.
The collection of negatives, which has been well preserved in the basement of Alvarado’s home for the past 20 years, has greater significance to the history of California. His photographs were hidden in his house but discovered by his daughter, Janet. Janet set up the Alvarado project to preserve the early and unique Filipino lives and culture, portrayed nicely in the photographs.
The photographs were shown in San Francisco and in Washington, DC.
The Alvarado project is being supported by the Smithsonian Institute, Atwater Kent Museum, and Federal Express.
For inquiries,call (267) 243-3952.
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Jersey City, NEW JERSEY, March 10, 2005 --- The talent search for the 2005 “Filipino Idol” has started, according to members of the Philippine-American Friendship Committee, Inc. (PAFCOM).
The “Fililipino Idol” will coincide with the Philippine-American Friendship Day celebration on June 25, said Helen Castillo, PAFCOM overall chairman.
Hector Magno, in his fourth year of heading the singing competition, invites interested parties to send in application letter to include a short bio stating name, home and e-mail address, age, and telephone number.
The letter, he said, must be accompanied by a $15 registration fee payable to PAFCOM and mailed to Hector Magno, 251 Foothill Road, Bridgewater, NJ 08807.
Audition will be held to select ten finalists. Time, date and venue of the audition will be announced at a later date.
The “Filipino Idol” competition is open to young and talented Filipino-American youth between the ages of 16 and 30. Winners selected by a panel of judges at the June 25 Festival will receive $500, $300, and $200.
Previous winners are Jeric Beltrano and George Tality.
For competition rules, e-mail Hector Magno at magnopi2001@aol.com. Additional information can be obtained by calling Helen Castillo at (201) 207-4036; Hector Magno (732) 563-4554, or Carmen Flores (201) 433-7391.
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