During my last big theatre job a young film maker Mona Bakht asked me if I’d like to be part of her documentary about Filipino heritage and identity. Was so nice to think someone was interested in what I’m doing and my experience but… TALKING. ON. CAMERA scared the shit out of me! By theContinue reading “TALAGA”
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some light
Mum dancing at one of the hospital social evenings, the Filipina nurses were entertaining the staff and guests with some folk dances from home. This dance is called the PANDANGGO SA ILAW – Dance of Lights. I think it originated in Mindoro during the Spanish colonial era. Some say the candles were to mimic firefliesContinue reading “some light”
Birthdays
“Do you remember the first birthdays you had here Mum?” “Oh we had parties together in the Nurses home… lots of food!” You can see the can of tinned fruit cocktail in the second photo! My earliest memories of eating different food was at Filipino parties. There was always Pancit – fried noodles with chicken,Continue reading “Birthdays”
Meeting Grandma
My English Grandma was from Portsmouth. She was petite with velvety soft pink skin, thick wavy silver hair that was always short and the brightest blue eyes. She liked to wear Navy with a white shirt underneath, usually with a broach or neck scarf. “Oh your Grandma said she thought I looked like a Princess!…ItContinue reading “Meeting Grandma”
Pearls of the NHS 