Philippine Independence Parade in Boston!

[Carol]

Today at Boston's City Hall Plaza was a celebration of the independence of the Philippines. My school was a part of the festivities and everyone had a fantastic time!

 

[tshadowchaser]

Did not know the event was happening. Can you give us an idea of the events or was it just a parade?

 

[Carol]

After the parade, many folks gathered in a celebration of culture on City Hall Plaza, including a celebration of traditional types dance and music. Our school did a demonstration as well.

The events started raising of the Pilipino flag, and the singing of both national anthems. We had a short break for some traditional food, and the celebrations began!

 

[tshadowchaser]

Hey I know those two people in the top and bottom phots. Met them in NH a while back. Why don't you name them and tell the forum what they do.
I will say if they gave a demo it was a good one to watch and very informitive

 

[Xue Sheng]

That looks pretty cool, just another reason why I miss Boston

 

[Carol]

Hey I know those two people in the top and bottom phots. Met them in NH a while back. Why don't you name them and tell the forum what they do.
I will say if they gave a demo it was a good one to watch and very informitive

They are my teachers, Guros Mike and May Williams of Martial Arts Research Institute in Salem, MA.

The demos were fairly short. It was very humid outside and we had several performers coming up after us. Mike and May did a demonstration together, May improvised a balisong anyo, and then Mike and one of our senior students did a demonstration as well.

The demonstrations were a lot of fun, they showed some single and double stick moves and disarms as well as some empty hand principles. The demonstrations usually ended with a takedown, and I think Guro May's takedown of Guro Mike got the largest round of applause

 

[arnisador]

This is a great way to spread interest in the art!