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| (Note: The emcees take turns in speaking. They don't have to adhere religiously to what is suggested herein, as this is just meant to be a guide. They can say these thoughts in their own words, may improvise, ad lib, memorize, or read them outright. They should make the pageant interesting, and emphasize the elegance, magnificence, spectacle or grandeur associated with this pageant. At home they may read notes about the Santa Cruzan in the letters I sent the group months ago to become familiar with the significance of the event until they become experts in their own right and can discuss before or to an audience with ease and confidence.) ** * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * ***AGUMAN'S SANTA CRUZAN / CORONATION PAGEANT - 2001 * * * * * * * * * Featuring Miss Teen World, Kayla Tayag Camins, as the Emperatriz (Empress * * Queen Helena, and her Royal Court composed of our locality's fairest muses * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * ****** {Scripts and directorial procedure} ************************************Part I****************************** (At exactly 5:00 P.M., rain or shine, whether there are guests inside or not, the national anthems will be promptly played, and the prayer said.) Dan: Okay folks, would everybody, please, stand at attention. Rosemarie Palomo will sing the "Star-Spangled Banner," Amy Aguinaldo will sing the "Pambansang Awit," and Victor Bonifacio will sing the "Imno Kapampangan." (There will be only 4 seconds in-between songs, for speedy opening ceremonies.) Corie: My beloved father, Ben Susi, one of our advisers, will lead the opening prayer. Dan: Ladies and gentlemen, please help yourselves now at the buffet table. You may form a line now, and in order to make it easy for everybody, why don't we initially move in just one direction - left to right. (Dinner Dinner Dinner) (Music Music Music) Corie: While everybody is having dinner, we'd like to provide you with some musical entertainment. Let's give Victor Bonifacio, our music director, and Marilyn del Rosario, our asst. music director, a big round of applause. (Victor will start singing his favorite songs, such as "Are You Lonesone Tonight," and then will eventually ask for volunteer participants.) Please ask for a list of volunteers to make it more organized! Dan: At 6:30 PM, "the kitchen will be closed at 7:00 PM sharp. Please help yourself to the buffet table before it close." At 6:45 PM, "all the Santa Cruzan participants, the reynas & angels, please go to the dressing room, and arch carriers go to your assigned post. The procession will start very soon. We would like to ask the guests to attend to their needs, (powder your noses, go to the comfort room and/or get drinks.) The kitchen will be closed at 7:00pm. The show will begin shortly." (At 7:00 pm, or as soon as the procession is ready) Ladies and Gentlemen, we will begin the Santa Cruzan now with the welcome address of the president of the Aguman Capampangan, Ernie Turla. **************************Part II*************************************** Corie: Ladies and gentlemen, my name is Corie Susi Harms, and this is Dan del Rosario, the former president of our association. We are here to serve as co-hosts for now and for the rest of the evening. Dan: With the passage of the welcome address of the president, we now embark on the second portion of our event this evening - the Santa Cruzan Pageant. This pageant, in turn, is divided into two: the Santa Cruz Procession, and the Flores de Mayo flower offerings to the Blessed Virgin Mary. Dan: Hey, Corie, have you heard the rolling blackouts in California? Corie: Yes, Dan, I heard about the rolling blackouts in California. Dan: You know Corie, I been carrying this flash light all the time. Because I am worried it might also happen here in Oregon. (Turn on your flashlights and direct it to the audience so they can see it.) Light Master: (Without notice the room will be dark). Turn off all the lights Corie: Oops! What happened? Dan: See, I told you! Drummer: (Drum will start rolling for 10 to 15 seconds) Light Master: (Spot/follow light will be focus to the clarions) Gabriel & Chris: start playing your trumpets. Once done, you will stay in your position until the Emcee is done with their introduction and both of you will bow before leaving the place. Dan: We have here Chris del Rosario & Gabriel Mallari with their clarions officially announced the start of the Santa Cruzan Pageant. Light Master: (Turn on the hallway lights) Corie: Here comes Anthony Tahayeri and Lorenz Mallari carrying the Santa Cruzan 2001 Banner. Okay, let's have the music, maestro. The Dios Te Salve! Sound Master: (playing of the Dios Te Salve tape - softly, during the first round in order that the emcees could be heard loud and clear.) Dan: Because, we're actually honoring the holy cross in this spectacular festivity, we have here Gabriel Mallari, holding a miniature replica of the Holy Cross that was discovered by the Reyna Elena in the Holy Land during the third century. Corie: Coming up next are the angels, led by the two lovely angels being played by Nicole Usi and Justine Mallari. Followed by Mica Specht who plays the role of Reyna de los Angeles to light the pathways of the coming of the great women from Biblical times to the modern times. Dan: To this Santa Cruzan pageant, we break tradition by adding royal beauties from ten Filipino Associations representing Oregon and southwest Washington. Corie: First among our guest muses this evening, and wearing that smile of loveliness, is Reyna Lemuela Manuel of the Cebuano-speaking Association. Dan: Coming up next and radiating her elegance and beauty is Reyna Rosemarie Palomo of the Filipino American National Historical Society of Oregon. Corie: And now, here with all the glory of her sweetness and beauty, comes the representative of the Douglas County Fil-Am Association based in Roseburg: Reyna Norielyn Mercer. Dan: Coming up next is the muse of the Greater Salem Fil-Am Association, the delightfully beautiful Reyna Heather Brisbin. Corie: Now walking with all her magic charms to sweep everybody off her feet, is Reyna Jackie Friesen, who represents the Phil -Am Association of Eugene. Dan: Coming up next is Reyna Maria Cassera of the Fil-Am Friendship Club of Oregon, who, with her captivating looks has earned for her the title of queen of her club. Corie: Now herewith is the reigning queen of the Fil-Am Association of Portland and vicinity, the irresistibly attractive and highly popular Reyna Josie Jacob. Dan: And now, the Fil-Am Association of Clark County Washington's Reyna Tracy Katigbak-Estibar - glowing in all her elegance and loveliness. Corie: Coming up next and walking like a phantom of delight is another young lady endowed with much beauty - Reyna Krystel Ganaban of the KPK. Dan: And last but not least among our invited guests in this Santa Cruzan is the ever-beauteous Reyna Melanie Salvador of the Philippine American Chamber of commerce of Oregon. Corie: And here, in all their splendor, and portraying loveliness of their virtues, come the Campapangan beauty of the Aguman. Corie: In the very front is Princess Diana of Wales. Her Highness personifies nobility and is portrayed by the royal loveliness of Marianne Bonifacio. Dan: Coming up next is Mother Teresa holding a tray of fruits that symbolize the charity works she has done to the poor and is portrayed by the charming beauty of Eleanor Bonifacio. Corie: Now, comes Bernadette carrying a rosary that symbolizes when she saw the Blessed Virgin Mary, and is portrayed by the simple beauty of Marisol Susi. Dan: Here comes Joan of Arc holding a sword, a courageous young lady who led an army of believers to numerous victories, and is portrayed by the virtue of her courage Stephanie David. Corie: Coming up next is Mary Magdalene holding a bouquet of flowers this symbolizes the Easter when she visited the empty tomb and to see the risen Christ, and is portrayed by the devotion and humility of Christina Usi. Dan: Now, comes Stella Matutina holding a star that symbolizes the royal crown of God's Mother, and is portrayed by the bright star Charlotte Bonifacio. Corie: Here comes Rosa Mystica holding a red rose that symbolizes the ardent love, which the hearts of Mary was always in flame towards God and us, and is portrayed by the mystical beauty of Kathleen Turla. Dan: Coming up is Reyna Sheba holding a golden treasure vessel that symbolizes her royalty when she visited King Solomon, and is portrayed by the elegant beauty of Eileen Turla. Corie: Now, comes Reyna Mora who participated and converted from her Muslim Faith to Christianity, and is portrayed by endearing loveliness of Yvinnette Balino. Dan: Here comes Reyna Judith holding a brown sack that symbolize the head when she beheaded Holofernes to free up her people from the tyrant, and is portrayed by beautiful, God fearing Kristine Berame. Corie: Coming up next is Reyna Ester holding a crown this symbolizes her influence to the king and risking her life to save her people and her country and is portrayed by the most prudent & beautiful Angela Ocampo. Dan: Now, here comes Reyna Justicia carrying a scale that symbolizes Social Justice, God of the lowly, helper of the oppressed, and protector of the forsaken, and is portrayed by the lovely & beautiful Carina Aguilar. Corie: Coming up next are Fe, Espanza, y Caridad carrying a holy bible, a holy face and a heart that symbolize Faith, Hope & Love, and are portrayed by Tiana Ramirez, Haydee Palomo, and Pauline Ramirez. Sound Master: Turn off the music "Dios Te Salve" when Dan starts introducing the Reyna Elena and Emperor Constantine. All Participants must stop walking while the Reyna Elena is being introduced. Dan: And now, ladies and gentlemen, our honoree for the evening - the one you have all been waiting for: the Emperatriz, otherwise known as Reyna Elena and her escort, her own son, Prince Constantine who later became Emperor Constantine the Great. Reyna Elena is portrayed by the awesomely beautiful Kayla Tayag Camins. And playing the role of Aring Constantino is Christopher Usi. Chris & Gabriel: play your trumpets - the same music piece. Reyna Elena & Emperor Constantine walk towards the spotlight and pause for few seconds. Walk when you hear the choir in the background. Corie: As in all Santa Cruz de Mayo processions, the band and the singers come last. Here you will see and hear them singing the song popular throughout all ages - the Dios Te Salve. The lyrics are actually the Spanish equivalence of the English prayer, Hail Mary. Light Master: Turn on all the lights. Dan: Ah! We got the power back. That is the greatest blackout I ever been in. (The procession may pass two or more times, just go through the dressing room and then reenter through the same entrance where it started.) Crusaders: On the second round of the procession, you can come out from everywhere frolicking with your swords. Light Master: Follow the crusaders with your light whenever you can spot them. Escorts: At the end of the second round, position yourself at the center of the gym closer to the stage. Your one hand should be at your back. When the reynas come to the center, escort them to their respective seats. When done, please proceed to your seats. Reynas: Stay standing when you get to your seats and wait to be seated until the Emcees introduced the whole royal court. Always wear your pretty smiles for the audience. Dan: Ladies and Gentlemen, we present you the Emperatriz Reyna Elena & her royal court. Corie: And now we'll have the second part of the Santa Cruzan which is Flores de Mayo - flower offering to the Blessed Virgin Mary. Our children will be processing, behind them, will be the Image of the Virgen de los Remedios on the Karo being carried by Hermes Mallari, Mark Padua , Mike Padua and Roland David. Then, the children will dance around the Blessed Mother with the background music "Immaculate Mother". Sound Master: Load the first Mama Mary's tape, after the procession and the children formation around Mama Mary, play the "Immaculate Mother." After the dance, play back the first tape for the children to form a straight line to give way to the elderly women. Once they formed two straight lines, turn down the music, and slowly turn up the "Birhen de los Remedios" song. Dan: We dedicate this part to our mothers (our Imas) who will do the honor of offering flowers to the Blessed Mother to touch their past when they were back home in Pampanga. Virgen de los Remedios is our partron saint in Pampanga. When the Virgen de los Remedios visits every town in Pampanga to spread peace and unity amongst the people, some of our mothers were the organizers of the processions during their times. We would like to call on our mothers (our Imas) to offer flowers to the Virgin Mary and invite you to sing along the "Birhen de los Remedios" in Kapampangan vernacular, the lyrics is in the program. Sound Master: turn up the volume of the "Birhen de los Remedios" tape. After offering of flowers, load the first Mama Mary's tape to start the recession and end it when the Karo is already in the dressing room. Corie: This is the end of the Santa Cruzan / Flores de Mayo. We will have a break time for 15 minutes. The Aguman Beauties are requested to come up to the stage for group picture-taking. Photographer: Take group pictures of all the Santa Cruzan participants. Dan: Ladies and gentlemen, we now go to the climax of the pageant: the coronation ceremony of Empress Kayla, the first. The beautiful & lovely Kayla Tayag Camins is from Magalang, Pampanga who now resides in Vacouver, B.C. Kayla, as you all know, is the reigning Miss Teen World, the title she earned for Canada in the Miss Teen World Contest held in London last year. With her on the stage are the ten lovely muses, they represents ten of the Filipino associations in our state. Their participation is a reflection of the unity and solidarity Filipinos enjoy here in Oregon. It is as well a display of their love for their cultural heritage too, in as much as the Santa Cruzan Pageant is one. It speaks of the goodwill and cooperation we Filipinos in this great state of Oregon have for one another! And below the stage, in all their splendor, and portraying real visions of loveliness, are the beauty queens of the Aguman. But first, a eulogy will be delivered by our up and coming vernacular poet, Benjie Susi, who like Kayla, came here all the way from Vancouver, B.C. Benjie, is actually Cory's younger brother, who was a winner in oratorical competitions way back during his high school days. Ladies and gentlemen, please help us welcome Benjie Susi. (Benjie will do the eulogy or "pugue".) Corie: And now, for the coronation of Empress Kayla I, who will be known as Miss Aguman Santa Cruzan 2001. Ladies and gentlemen, please help me welcome our First Lady, Angie Turla, and escorted by her husband, the President of the Aguman Capapangan NW USA, Ernie Turla. Sound Master: (The symphony for the coronation ceremony, "Mabuhay" will be played as the couple walks to the throne and crowns the Empress.) Dan: We now have a serenade or "arana", also in Kapampangan vernacular, to be rendered by Gody Dizon who will do the vocal, and Victor Bonifacio, who will provide guitar accompaniment. Ladies and gentlemen, listen to these two lovebirds as they bequeath to the queen "Malagung Capilas Bulan" - Beautiful Likeness of the Moon. (Gody and Victor will then do their part.) Corie: Okay, ladies and gentlemen, with that wonderful serenade, we now bring to a close the coronation pageant. Hope you've all enjoyed it. Dan: And now we come to the last portion of this event - the royal dance. But before that, we'd like to acknowledge the dignitaries gracing this occasion with their presence. As I call your name, would you please take a bow and wave your hand? Cynthia Mounts, Commissioner of Asian Affairs for the state of Oregon, and president of the Fil-Am in Roseburg Corie: Paul Hale, President of the Phil-Am Eugene & Springfield Dan: Noname, President of GSFAA Salem Corie: Benny Ramirez, President of Fil-Am Friendship Club Dan: Ferdie Sacdalan, President of Fil-Am Portland & Vicinity Corie: Eric Tadeo, President of Fil-Am Vancouver & Clark County Wa Dan: Dr. Flora Estanis, President of Cebuano Speaking Association in Salem Corie: My wonderful co-host, Dan Del Rosario, President of FAHNS Dan: Jackie Fernandez, President of KPK Corie: Luis Lazatin, President of PACCO Dan: Thank you for your presence and for gracing our occasion. Corie: And now for our very first number....a waltz for the members of the Royal Court and their escorts.....Atin Cu Pung Singsing. Sound Master: (The tape of the Kapampangan folk song is played while the queens and their escorts dance, and then joined by the officers of the Aguman, and then by the public.) (During the intermission at around 10:00, an emcee will announce those who made the occasion possible, starting with Monette and Frida who were chairwomen of the pageant, etc.) Good night, ladies and gentlemen! On behalf of our club, the Aguman Capampangan Northwest USA, we'd like to extend a bouquet of thanks to all of you here. Till next year in May when we'll have our second Santa Cruzan / Coronation Pageant, these are your hosts, Dan del Rosario and Cory Harms, bidding one and all a pleasant good night! scripts by Ernie Turla & Monette Mallari |
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