yuhum and le' art

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How important is to SMILE? VERY. In such a world of haste, dominance and competition, we value the essence of a smile. The smile in giving and sharing/ receiving/ appreciating. the human face is made up of lovely details and when it stretches out to let go of a smile, something is changed- not just on the surface but from within.

in a world of excesses, why waste when you can SHARE what is SPARE?

in a world of the rat race, why not step back and awaken the child-likeness that the world DEFINITELY needs?

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The dream to launch a project that is something more sustainable does not end here. There is so much inspiration.

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if you are up for some acoustics and on-the-spot jam, visit Le'Art de Cafe in Barotac Viejo and catch Singgit boys and girls float with music.

This is also the very venue where we gather and share thoughts about many topics ranging from art, politics, society, music, humor, alternative ways of living, sports, rage.. and the list can go on.


photo credits: Karen Buenavista and Camille Cogollo

2011

Annual mini-show for the Patubas Fest. We featured acoustics, photographs, songs, dances, documentaries. We tried to give emphasis on the role of the youth as catalysts of change, the wonders of pursuing one's passions and the YOU in making a difference.

"Social changes happen not because of nations but because of individuals".

It was first time to talk about issues that matter in the world right now and people paid enough attention. We hope it would not stop in viewing. Walking the talk is what we need. Though it is not easy, we're positive about the path that we are taking. In every piece of movie, art or music that conveys a message, we may not be able to move fifty people in one go. Touching one soul means so much already.


THANK YOU KASINGGITS :)



DREAM.. TREAD.. REACH.. CHANGE

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Gift-giving to kids from 5 puroks of Brgy. Poblacion, Barotac Viejo, Iloilo :) Some acoustic sessions with Kakai and Kaka, too.

5 hours of walking around, meeting small villages and warm people. The beaming eyes of the young were just inspiring and hopeful. It was a reunion with our students who have grown-up and are even taller than us soon. :) Scenic view, smell of the river, THANK YOUs from parents and kids alike. Though it is and always be an immersion to what is lacking - a decent playground for kids, more livelihood projects for the grassroots, being with the kids and being in that moment- singing, giggling, sharing--- it was a taste of sunshine.

We hope to take more steps forward. We hope to share more stories and laughter. We hope to share what is spare because we do have the energy and the good friends around the world who are willing to spread kindness.




PROJECT YUHUM

We would like to thank:

Joan Fabillano
Joy Gustilo
Astroflex Bautista
Chichi Abadingo
Aileen Siroy
Mina Bahuguna
Roger Rueda
Merelyn Valdez
Sunjung
Suji
Yun Gyoo
Kyoungmin
Edbarr and Kristi Jel Barretto

and for helping out:

Lysil Balbontin
Clem Lachica


NEXT YUHUM PROJECT IS ON JANUARY 7TH ( Gift-giving, Storytelling and Feeding Program)

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FNF Youth 2010

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Last November 7th to 19th, Singgit Sirkulo Founder was in Gummersbach, Germany to join the first ever International Academy for Leadership - Strengthening the Political Youth Organizations seminar. With the other 23 participants from all over the world, she made the most out of the free opportunity. Tin aims to apply what she has learned from the program especially in giving more backbone to a very young youth organization. What makes her proud is being able to represent the grassroots.











Some photos of Tin Buenavista with the other participants here

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damgo (Singgit Sirkulo Night)

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The local government of Barotac Viejo requested us again to be a part of the PATUBAS Festival celebration. On the 20th of December, we took pride in presenting our talents in a program called "DAMGO". Photos here.

2011 will be a bigger year. We aim to liberate more young individuals through arts, music, dreaming and sharing.



spontaneity. showcase of talents. fun. :)

because we have so much love and respect for creativity.
the mind is too beautiful to contain it to mere thinking.
imagination sets the spirit free.

now, imagine a world of childlike imagination and the childlike will to TRY?


...without the fear of FAILURE...

bugtaw, umpaw (Vote Responsibly Street Jam Campaign)

"You may say I'm a dreamer, but I'm not the only one. I hope someday you'll join us. And the world will live as one."

— John Lennon










Objective: to encourage responsible voting especially among the youth for the Sangguniang Kabataan elections.

With a guitar and a percussion box, we walked the streets of Poblacion, Barotac Viejo, stayed in some corners and sing songs to call attention and to give away our leaflets. We also went to the usual hang-out places of the youngsters like billiard halls and internet cafes. We explained to them the value of voting responsibly and how it affects the function of the SK...the realization of the youth's significance in the polity.

This is another activity which shows that with creativity, sending the message across is more effective. Campaigning can be done in cool ways--- hitting a serious purpose.

Truth be told, our organization was born due to the unsatisfactory performance of the SK in our town and everywhere else in the country. Come to think about it, it's a great venue to empower the youth. BUT what is happening? THEY build waiting shades and landmarks instead of building the youth.

Is it because big TRAPOs intervene and make the SK a playground of their political filth? Is it because the young ones are much interested in updating their Facebook rather than participating in socio-political activities?







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giho para sa pagbag-o

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'Be the change that you want to see in the world.'

Be it in the classrooms OR on the streets. Start now.

handum, padayun!

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Singgit Sirkulo Hymn
written, composed and recorded spontaneously almost 2 years ago


Lyrics:
Tin

Music:

Stephen
Janel
Jan Michael
Tin



Ginkuom ko ang hangin
(I held the breeze)
Ginpiyong ang mata kag nag ginhawa
(Closed my eyes and breathe)
Kung ang handum bala ginadapya
(If dreams are being swept)
Sa palad ko bala magahugpa
(Would they roll into my fists?)

Sa sining gamay nga tingog
(With this tiny voice)
Sa pagkatumba, ako magapamiphi
(From my downfall, I shall rise)
Diri mismo ako magatindog, magatindog
(Right here I will stand, I stand)

Isinggit ko ang akon damgo sa panganod
(I'm gonna shout my dreams to the clouds)
Sa pagaspas sang pispis, ako mapakalunod
(With the flaps of the birds, I'm gonna drown)
Sa pag-abot sang hapon, magatangla
(In the coming of the dusk, I will leap my chin)
Sa akon handum, sang amon handum...
(There to my dreams, our dreams)

Sa pagbundak sang ulan, ako madalagan
(In the downpour, I will run)
Ipanihul ang kasubo kag luha
(Whistle my sadness and tears)
Iyuhum ang bibig bisan madulum ang dalan
(Smile my lips though the path is dark)
Kag ini na amhanon isinggit sa kahawaan
(Shout this song to the very vast)


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