Singgalot (The Ties That Bind)

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1 Singgalot (The Ties That Bind) Filipinos in America, from Colonial Subjects to Citizens History Kasaysayan Culture Kultura Community Pamayanan A new exhibition developed by the Smithsonian Asian Pacific American Program and organized by the Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition Service

2 Courtesy Filipinas Magazine Singgalot celebrates the achievements of contemporary Filipino Americans. Philippine-born artist Eliseo Silva (b. 1972) is nationally recognized for creating this bold 145 -long mural, located in Historic Filipinotown, Los Angeles.

3 Singgalot (The Ties That Bind) Filipinos in America, from Colonial Subjects to Citizens Did you know that Filipino sailors landed on North American soil in the 1600s? Did you know that the first Filipino settlements in America were in the bayous and marshes of Louisiana? Or that more than 7,000 Filipino Americans fought in World War II? Singgalot, a new exhibition from the Smithsonian, details the rich history of Filipinos in America, honoring early immigrant pioneers and the determined generations who came after them. Exhibition at a Glance 100 running feet Limited security Educational website with downloadable curriculum materials 30 panels (approximately 68 H x 42 W) with photographs and text $1,500 per 10-week booking period, plus outgoing shipping National tour begins: Summer 2008 As with all SITES exhibitions, you will receive the following resources to facilitate your presentation of Singgalot: Complete curatorial and registrarial information Complete shipping, handling, and installation instructions Wall-to-wall fine-arts insurance coverage under the Smithsonian s policy Public relations support, including sample press release, images, logos, and advice on promoting the exhibition and hosting special events Exhibition brochures Educational, programming, and educator resources, speakers list, and digital graphic templates of programming and promotional materials

4 Courtesy Estrella Alamar This is an exhibition about maintaining cultural identity, even in a new land. Filipino Americans from Chicago convene to commemorate Rizal Day, named after Philippine hero Dr. José Rizal ( ), an advocate for reform during the Spanish-Colonial era.

5 This exhibition really brings us together... to recognize our heritage. Vellie Sandalo Dietrich-Hall, White House Initiative on Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders Courtesy Smithsonian Asian Pacific American Program The exhibition s debut welcomed Filipino Americans from two states and the District of Columbia. Here, members of the Smithsonian Filipino American Centennial Committee and the Smithsonian Asian Pacific American Program celebrate a successful event.

6 Courtesy Estrella Alamar Singgalot explores early Filipino history with rare archival images. Here, Florentino Ravelo and three other Filipino men work on railroad tracks in Montana, 1920.

7 Your Opportunity to Share an Important Story Engaging text explores the Filipino connection to the Manila-Acapulco Galleon Trade ( ), the first sustained contact between Western, Asian, and Pacific Island peoples. Singgalot also examines the tenuous political relationship between the United States and the Philippines after the Spanish-American War. Rarely seen historical images detail Filipino migration between 1906 and 1935 as Hawaiian sugar plantations, West Coast farms, and Alaskan canneries recruited Asians to join the labor force. Photographs document the roles Filipinos played in the United States armed forces, especially during World War II, when some 7,000 men were enrolled in the service. Singgalot also looks at more recent history with the 1965 Immigration Act. This third wave of immigrants would champion major changes in gender equality and class in the Filipino American community and make significant contributions to the fight for civil rights from Jacky Agtuca, prominent civil rights lawyer, to Cristeta Comerford, the first White House executive chef of Filipino descent. Experience More Online In 2006, the Smithsonian Filipino American Centennial Commemoration marked 100 years of Filipino migration to the United States with insightful exhibitions, special programs, and downloadable education resources ( Enter the website as a student or teacher to gather lesson plans, review interactive timelines, and play games. History, geography, and culture it s all online. Security Requirements Singgalot (The Ties That Bind) is a Limited Security exhibition. General guidelines are given below for gallery spaces as well as for crate storage and staging areas. These are minimum requirements that must be followed: Space Display exhibition in a gallery or lounge area, not in a hallway. No SITES exhibition may be displayed outdoors or in a tent or a temporary building. Prohibit smoking, eating, and drinking in staging, storage, and exhibition spaces. Provide secure indoor, pest-free storage for crates. Protection Safeguard the exhibition by guard, volunteer, student, or receptionist. Someone must be in the room with the exhibition at all times and may be performing other duties as well as watching the exhibition. No SITES exhibition is to be left unguarded at any time while open to the public. Lock and secure the exhibition during closing hours. Alarm and/or guards during night hours are preferred but not required. Adhere to local fire protection ordinances, subject to SITES approval. Environmental Controls Eliminate direct sunlight to prevent fading of graphics. Have a stable, moderate temperature and relative humidity in the exhibition space.

8 We are Filipino Americans. We are Americans, and this is what we have done. This is our story. Michael Chupeco, exhibition visitor Courtesy Filipinas Magazine In 2000, Navy Captain Eleanor Connie Mariano, Medical Corps, was promoted to Rear Admiral, the highest military rank occupied by a Filipino American.

9 Courtesy Smithsonian Asian Pacific American Program Singgalot recognizes the profound contributions of each generation of Filipino Americans. World War II veterans are honored at the exhibition s opening in Washington, D.C.

10 Exhibition Collaborators Smithsonian Asian Pacific American Program The Smithsonian s Asian Pacific American Program has provided vision, leadership, and support for all Asian Pacific American activities at the Smithsonian for more than a decade. The program s goals are to reflect experiences of Asian Pacific Americans in all aspects of Smithsonian work; to improve the public s appreciation of the role of Asian Pacific Americans in the history of the nation; and to empower Asian Pacific American communities by increasing their sense of inclusion in the national culture. SITES Contacts Scheduling Minnie Micu, , micum@si.edu Content Design Jeff Thompson, , thompsonj@si.edu Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition Service SITES has been sharing the wealth of Smithsonian collections and research programs with millions of people outside Washington, D.C., for more than 50 years. SITES connects Americans to their shared cultural heritage through a wide range of exhibitions about art, science, and history, which are shown wherever people live, work, and play.

11 Courtesy Center for Labor Education and Research, University of Hawai i at West O ahu What was America like for Filipino and other Asian immigrants? Many were recruited as early as the mid-1800s to accommodate the agricultural demands of the West Coast and Hawai i.

12 SITES PO Box MRC 941 Washington, DC There are more than 2.7 million people of Filipino descent living in the U.S. Singgalot gives you the chance to connect with one of the largest Asian American populations in the country. National tour made possible by Farmers Insurance Catalone Design Co Smithsonian Institution