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Out and About: The Philippine American League Hosts Annual Bayanihan Banquet and Cultural Event The Philippine American League at Rensselaer held their annual Bayanihan Banquet and cultural event on Saturday, May 7, at the Heffner Alumni House. "Bayanihan is historically a Filipino tradition wherein neighbors help a family relocate by gathering under their house and carrying it to a new location," said JoyceLynn Alex Lagula, president of PAL. "Generally bayanihan has developed the concept of communal spirit that makes the seemingly impossible exploits possible through the power and unity of cooperation, and this banquet gives us an opportunity to take the audience through a cultural journey of the more than seven thousand islands that make up the Philippines." The banquet included traditional food, music, songs, dance, and Filipino folktales interpreted by PAL members. More than 150 guests from Rensselaer and the local community were invited, and the program was dedicated to the Class of 2005 PAL members.
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Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI), 110 8th St., Troy, NY 12180. (518) 276-6000 |