Philippine Historical Tableau

KNIGHTS OF RIZAL, TORONTO CHAPTER PRESENTS:

By Manuel Papa

“The Building of a Nation”, an educational and cultural Tableau about the Philippine History, was presented by the Knights of Rizal Toronto Chapter at the 519 Community Centre in downtown Toronto. These volunteer actors demonstrated their “thespian skills” when they turned this educational and cultural Tableau into a very entertaining show.

Rizal Region Council acknowledged the Producer Sir Manny Bade, the narrator Sir Voltaire de Leon, the historical adviser Sir Joe Luzadas, executive director Sir John de los Santos, coordinators Sir Ronnie and Lady Susie de Leon; the actors (many of them played multiple roles) include: Sir Mario Alpuerto, Sir Manny Austria, Sir Verth Bugtong, Sir Jun Calaguio, Sir Luis Carragan, Sir Frank Crawford, Sir Ariel Felix, Sir Ben Ferrer, Sir Ronnie Gonzaga, Sir Jimmy Lupango, Lady Mila Lupango, Lady Linette Perez; plus guest actors SK Pors Canlas, Lady Mitz Canlas, Abe Gutierrez and Bonnie Cabradilla.

They survived the six weeks of intense practices. As Sir Manny Bade said, the fruits of their “Labor of Love” was realized on this spectacular evening Their precious volunteer time and effort contributed to the success of this presentation. Continuous applause from the audience was graciously acknowledged by the volunteer actors.

Rizal Canada Region Council, Rizal Toronto Chapter and Producer Sir Manny Bade, KCR gave special thanks to the United Aklanon Association of Toronto for their participation in this Tableau. They played the role of the Datus and Queens: Datus Boyet Belen, Mario David, Nap de la Cruz, Rudi Dodido, Dionex Zarate, Ralph Bastareche; Queens Beverlyn Bastareche, Herminia Baby Ibadlit, Cristina Belen; Singer Tisza Maravilla; The Ati-atihan Dancers; and the Drummers John Maravilla and Boyet Enero.

Audience clamor for an encore.

Over 160 people crowded the 519 Community Center, in downtown Toronto. Performers were given a standing ovation. Sir Manny Bade was so happy with the success of the show. Guests wants to know when is their next performance. (Sir Manny said that they will try to accommodate the Pinoy Fiesta and Trade Show invitation on June 22, 2013). Another full show is planned for the Fall of 2013.

“AWARDS of APPRECIATION” were issued by Rizal Canada Region to the special people who greatly contributed to the success of this Tableau presentation. They are:

• Nora Dabu Taculad of Silayan Community Centre, for their sponsorship of this presentation. They provided the facilities, dinner and their officers and Ladies served the guests.
(Lady Cristy Ferrer and Lady Susie de Leon and their team from Silayan, were hostesses to the guests on this evening of entertainment.)

• Sir Manny Bade, KCR, the “Producer/ Director” of this Tableau. He developed the “Concept”, and his untiring effort working with the volunteers made this Tableau a reality.

(This Educational and Cultural presentation about the Philippine history, include events with the arrival of the first settlers, the founding of the Philippines by Magellan and many historical events, involving Andres Bonifacio, Lapu-lapu, Legaspi, Agoncillo flag making, martyrdom of our national hero Dr. Joes P. Rizal, up to the June 12, 1898 declaration of Philippine Independence in Kawit, Cavite.)

• Sir Mario Alpuerto, KCR, Toronto Chapter Commander, for his leadership and persuasive effort, encourage the Toronto Knights, Ladies and guests to work voluntarily together.

Guests include: Hon Consul General Junever Mahilum-West and Sir John West, Hon. Senator Sir Tobias C. Enverga, Jr.; Sir George R. Poblete, Sir Lapulapu Cana, Sir Jaime T. Marasigan and Sir Jojo Taduran of Rizal Canada Region Council; Rizal Knights and Ladies: Lady Rosemer Enverga, Lady Dolly Poblete, Lady Bing Marasigan, Lady Fe Taduran and Lady Irene de los Santos of the Ladies of the Knights of Rizal; Lady Rose Cruz, Estella Bischop and Lady Sonia Crawford of Kababaihang Rizalista; Lady Asuncion Ramos of the Aspiration of Rizal; Scarborough Deputy Commander Sir Bert & Lady Nellie Mondragon, Lady Emy Amante, Lady Angie Luzadas, Sir Sol and Lady Agnes de las Alas of his Chapter; Editors from the local media; Seniors from the Silayan Community Centre and guests from other organizations.

(St. Jamestown News Service)