BIBAK Hawaii is proud to represent the Igorot culture. The Cordillera region of Northern Philippines is the ancestral domain of the Igorots. BIBAK stands for Benguet/Baguio, Ifugao, Bontoc (Mountain Province), Abra/Apayao and Kalinga. These were the five provinces of the Cordillera in the 1960s when the original BIBAK organization was founded by Igorot college students. Today, the Philippine Cordillera region is politically divided into six provinces of Abra, Apayao, Benguet, Ifugao, Kalinga, and Mountain Province plus the lone city of Baguio. Today, there are BIBAK organizations around the world and consist of Igorot families and friends.
The Igorots are made up of several ethno-linguistic groups including the Bontoc, Ibaloi, Ifugao, Isneg (or Apayao), Kalinga, Tingguian, Gaddangs,
Kankana-ey and others.
Bullalayaw
July 2007 marks the beginning of this cultural group. It is a non-profit organization formed to preserve and perpetuate the culture, historical and folk significance of the Philippine dances. In the Ilokano language, Bullalayaw means "Rainbow." This Rainbow stretches from the Philippines, bringing the colorful dance culture to Hawaii. Our goals is to share the knowledge learned and have the opportunity to serve as a bridge to educate our youths in their culture and to proudly preserve their heritage in the presentation of our folk dances. Our dance style follows the teaching of Mr. H. Wayne Mendoza who teaches a credit course at the University of Hawaii in Philippine dance. He also represents the State Foundation on Culture and the Arts as an Artist in Philippine Dances.
In today's performance, members from our sister group PCGH or Philippine Cultural Group of Hawaii will be joining the members of Bullalayaw in performing the dance, Sakuting. Both groups, PCGH and Bullalayaw are under the direction of Mr. H. Wayne Mendoza.
Chum Sa Rang
Members of this group hope to promote the spirit of the traditional Korean arts and to perpetuate it through future generations. We bring along our friends, Rainbow Korean Music "Nong-Ak' Group, Halla Huhm Dance Studio, Myong Woo Dahn, Christ United Methodist Church Team, and Eun-Sun Jung Korean Dance Studio.
Kamehameha High School, Maui Campus Japanese I Students,
Winners of the 5th Annual Maui Mikoshi Design Contest (Maui)
Kamehameha High School, Maui Campus' Japanese I students, winners of the 5th Annual Maui Mikoshi Design Contest for the second straight year, will march with their winning mikoshi. Japanese Language teachers Mr. Kealii Mossman and Mr. Jared Mateaki along with thirty students have incorporated the theme "Pacific Harmony-Experience the Wonder" into their portable float design. Please look forward to share in their joyous celebration.
Manoa DNA
Manoa DNA, the newest and hottest of Hawaii's bands, is a "family affair" comprised of Dad, Lloyd Kawakami, and his two sons Nick and Alex. Residing in Manoa and taking the first initials of their names, Manoa DNA was formed in 2005. Born from the same gene pool and with the help of their manager and mom, Carla, the group creates contemporary Hawaiian music with high energy and intense harmony.
They have been appointed by Hawaii Tourism Japan, the marketing arm of Hawaii Visitors and Convention Bureau in Japan, to sing "Discover Aloha With Me" in Japan's TV commercials for the 2008 "So Much More Hawaii" Campaign.
Please look forward to the performances of Manoa DNA at the 14th Annual Honolulu Festival. Their music consisting of a 12 string, ukulele and guitar along with their harmony will excite and entertain spectators during the event.
Tahiti Nui International (Hawaii)
The Honolulu Festival is sorry to announce that Tahiti Nui International of Hawaii's appearance has been cancelled due to a conflict in their schedule.
Tahiti Nui International is an organization founded in Hawaii to preserve and promote the cultures, arts and crafts of Tahiti. Enjoy their exotic and powerful dance.
Hawaii United Okinawa Association
Our group is based out of the Hawaii Okinawa Center in Waipahu. Our goal is to serve our community.
University of Hawaii Manoa Katipunan Club
The UHM Katipunan Club is co curricular to the UH Filipino & Philippine
Literature Program and is comprised of all students currently enrolled in
any of the Philippine Language & Literature Program courses offered at the University of Hawaii. The club and program serves as the premiere
collegiate-based resource center for the creation, preservation, and promotion of Filipino language, literature, and culture in Hawaii.
As for our performance and music: We will be doing one traditional Filipino folk dance either "Tinikling" or "Sakuting"
Mahealani Uchiyama
Mahealani Uchiyama was raised within the discipline of the classical hula tradition. She is a dancer, musician, composer, kumuhula (instructor of hula and oli). Website: http://www.mahea.com
[ Performers from Pacific Basin ]
Beijing Olympic Mascots (People's Republic of China)
The Beijing Olympic Mascots known as Fuwa (Good luck dolls), will visit the Honolulu Festival. Fuwa consists of five members that incorporate fish, giant panda, fire, Tibetan antelope, and swallow designs. They correspond with the five elements of Chinese philosophy: water, metal, fire, wood, and earth.
CSU Pannadamman Dance Troupe (Republic of the Philippines) Panaddamman is an Ybanag term which means "something to remember". We are students of the Cagayan State University in Tuguegarao City. Our dance troupe is the official State University Dance Troupe. We advocate the preservation and enrichment of authentic Philippine arts and culture. We performed for Honorable Governor Linda Lingle of Hawaii at the SAKADA 100-Year Grand Celebration at Plaza Burgos,Vigan City and January 2006. We also participated at the closing ceremony of SAKADA Centennial Celebration in Hawaii in December 2006. We are here to share with you our indigenous dances. Please come and share our rich culture.
Descendance (Australia)
Descendance will be participating for the fourth consecutive year. This Indigenous Australian group, very popular with the audiences, is known worldwide and has performed in over 15 countries. Descendance is providing Australia and the world the finest in traditional and contemporary indigenous culture and music. Spectators of the Honolulu Festival will have the opportunity to see their exciting, powerful and sometimes comical performance once again.
Lake Highland Preparatory School Band and Choir
(Florida)
Symphonic Band
The Lake Highland Preparatory School Symphonic Band from Orlando, Florida is an ensemble consisting of 7th - 12th grade students. The band director is Mr. Christopher Greening. This ensemble participates in many concert and marching competitions each year both locally and statewide. They have consistently received excellent ratings in their category. The band has performed on the Royal Caribbean Cruise ships and in New York City for the annual St. Patrick's Day Parade. Choral Ensemble
The Lake Highland Preparatory School Choral Ensemble is part of a larger group of singers in grades 9-12. Bettie-Ann Candelora is the choral director. The choir has traveled to New York City, Chicago, the Bahamas and now to Hawaii. During their trip to New York City last year, the group was featured on "Good Morning America", sang at St. Paul's Church and at ground zero and took workshops at Lincoln Center. They additionally perform for community service projects such as The Ronald McDonald House. This past December they were selected to perform at the Candlelight Processional at EPCOT at Walt Disney World and perform annually at Dolly Parton's Dixie Stampede.
Nantou County Formosan Aboriginal Culture Village
( Republic of China (Taiwan))
This troupe represents all the indigenous tribes in the Republic of China (Taiwan). They will introduce spectators to their indigenous cultures with elegant costumes, expressive music and dance.
Potomac Falls High School Band (Virginia)
Potomac Falls High School is located in Sterling, Virginia, a suburb of Washington D.C. The band program at Potomac Falls High School offers a wide range of opportunities to students of our school. In addition to the Symphonic and Concert Bands, students participate in a Jazz Ensemble, Flute Choir, Marching Band, Indoor Drum Line as well as a variety of solo and small ensemble opportunities. The program also supports vibrant Winter Guard program.
Over its short time in existence, Potomac Falls has earned nearly 150 trophies for outstanding performances, primarily in marching band. We are a seven-time Virginia Honor Band, in recognition of superior ratings at both the state marching band and the district concert band festivals in the same academic year.
The musicians representing Potomac Falls High School in Hawaii, under their second director Mr.Tim Niebergall, are an all-volunteer band comprised of students from various ensembles within the program. Our group was specially created for this trip.
The Rafu Mutsumi Kai-Los Angeles Mikoshi Association (California)
This organization's purpose is to spread the joy of mikoshi throughout the West Coast. The group welcomes people from all countries to participate and help carry mikoshi with them.
Toby Johnson Middle School Band (California)
The Toby Johnson Middle School Jaguar Marching Band and Color Guard hails from Elk Grove, California. The band director is Mr. Jay Roberts. The members are all 8th grade students in their second year of band studies. This ensemble has won awards in several major competitions in Northern California this year. They are looking forward to marching in the Honolulu Festival Parade.
BIBAK Hawaii is proud to represent the Igorot culture. The Cordillera region of Northern Philippines is the ancestral domain of the Igorots. BIBAK stands for Benguet/Baguio, Ifugao, Bontoc (Mountain Province), Abra/Apayao and Kalinga. These were the five provinces of the Cordillera in the 1960s when the original BIBAK organization was founded by Igorot college students. Today, the Philippine Cordillera region is politically divided into six provinces of Abra, Apayao, Benguet, Ifugao, Kalinga, and Mountain Province plus the lone city of Baguio. Today, there are BIBAK organizations around the world and consist of Igorot families and friends. 
July 2007 marks the beginning of this cultural group. It is a non-profit organization formed to preserve and perpetuate the culture, historical and folk significance of the Philippine dances. In the Ilokano language, Bullalayaw means "Rainbow." This Rainbow stretches from the Philippines, bringing the colorful dance culture to Hawaii. Our goals is to share the knowledge learned and have the opportunity to serve as a bridge to educate our youths in their culture and to proudly preserve their heritage in the presentation of our folk dances. Our dance style follows the teaching of Mr. H. Wayne Mendoza who teaches a credit course at the University of Hawaii in Philippine dance. He also represents the State Foundation on Culture and the Arts as an Artist in Philippine Dances.
Members of this group hope to promote the spirit of the traditional Korean arts and to perpetuate it through future generations. We bring along our friends, Rainbow Korean Music "Nong-Ak' Group, Halla Huhm Dance Studio, Myong Woo Dahn, Christ United Methodist Church Team, and Eun-Sun Jung Korean Dance Studio.
Kamehameha High School, Maui Campus' Japanese I students, winners of the 5th Annual Maui Mikoshi Design Contest for the second straight year, will march with their winning mikoshi. Japanese Language teachers Mr. Kealii Mossman and Mr. Jared Mateaki along with thirty students have incorporated the theme "Pacific Harmony-Experience the Wonder" into their portable float design. Please look forward to share in their joyous celebration. 
Manoa DNA, the newest and hottest of Hawaii's bands, is a "family affair" comprised of Dad, Lloyd Kawakami, and his two sons Nick and Alex. Residing in Manoa and taking the first initials of their names, Manoa DNA was formed in 2005. Born from the same gene pool and with the help of their manager and mom, Carla, the group creates contemporary Hawaiian music with high energy and intense harmony.
Tahiti Nui International is an organization founded in Hawaii to preserve and promote the cultures, arts and crafts of Tahiti. Enjoy their exotic and powerful dance. 
Our group is based out of the Hawaii Okinawa Center in Waipahu. Our goal is to serve our community.
The UHM Katipunan Club is co curricular to the UH Filipino & Philippine 
Mahealani Uchiyama was raised within the discipline of the classical hula tradition. She is a dancer, musician, composer, kumuhula (instructor of hula and oli).
The Beijing Olympic Mascots known as Fuwa (Good luck dolls), will visit the Honolulu Festival. Fuwa consists of five members that incorporate fish, giant panda, fire, Tibetan antelope, and swallow designs. They correspond with the five elements of Chinese philosophy: water, metal, fire, wood, and earth.
Panaddamman is an Ybanag term which means "something to remember". We are students of the Cagayan State University in Tuguegarao City. Our dance troupe is the official State University Dance Troupe. We advocate the preservation and enrichment of authentic Philippine arts and culture. We performed for Honorable Governor Linda Lingle of Hawaii at the SAKADA 100-Year Grand Celebration at Plaza Burgos,Vigan City and January 2006. We also participated at the closing ceremony of SAKADA Centennial Celebration in Hawaii in December 2006. We are here to share with you our indigenous dances. Please come and share our rich culture.
Descendance will be participating for the fourth consecutive year. This Indigenous Australian group, very popular with the audiences, is known worldwide and has performed in over 15 countries. Descendance is providing Australia and the world the finest in traditional and contemporary indigenous culture and music. Spectators of the Honolulu Festival will have the opportunity to see their exciting, powerful and sometimes comical performance once again. 
This troupe represents all the indigenous tribes in the Republic of China (Taiwan). They will introduce spectators to their indigenous cultures with elegant costumes, expressive music and dance. 
This organization's purpose is to spread the joy of mikoshi throughout the West Coast. The group welcomes people from all countries to participate and help carry mikoshi with them. 
