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A HARVEST OF LOCAL LITERARY GEMS
OVOV Spotlights Budding Filipino Writers & Poets
During June 6 Celebration in Downtown San Diego
The "One Vision One Voice" Movement trains the spotlight on an all-Filipino group of budding writers, essayists and poets during its annual "Celebrating Filipino Americans" event starting at noon on June 6 at the San Diego City Council Chambers.
The News UpFront: (TOP STORY) as of Monday, 28 May 2007
~~ Ever heard of books, yes books, containing works of ordinary Filipinos in San Diego who have the talent and itch to write essays, poems, bio sketches, personal experiences, cultural practices and more? Well, in what may be a first in local literary history, the One Vision One Voice Movement is undertaking the publication of two books of anthologies to record the extensive collection by Filipino writers of their works.
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"Voices from Within" is this year's general theme, to highlight the emergence of a new breed of local authors whose first-time works will be collected in a rich treasure trove of personal experiences as they struggle in their life-long journeys from the Philippines to the United States.
From the "Pearl of the Orient Seas" to the "Land of the Free", the books of the same titles give recognition to the authors themselves who draw from their individual experiences lessons in the pursuit of each person's American Dream.
Dr. Maria Lourdes Reyes, OVOV founder, said some of the authors will read excerpts from their books during the celebration at the San Diego City Council Chambers, 202 "C" Street, 12th floor, on June 6, Wednesday, from noon to 3 p.m.
The event will be telecast live on Channel 24. A light lunch will be served at noon. Admission is free and open to the public.
Voices From Within: The Pearl of the Orient Seas is a compilation of cultural traditions and heritage celebrations carried over to the US from the Philippines.
Readings from book chapters include: Chef Larry’s "Pressure Cooker - Remembering My Roots"; Dr. Juanita Santos Nacu’s “From Heart to Heart: The Journey of a Culture”; Joseph Roley-Arzaga’s “For Richer or For Poorer”; Amy Saroca’s “The Longest Grill”; and Dr. Ed Gamboa’s “Medical Missions: A Drop in the Ocean?”
Voices From Within: The Land of the Free is a compilation of literary contributions from Filipinos of all background sharing their perspectives of life in the US.
Readings from book chapters include: Joe Mendoza’s "I Didn't Want My Kids To Be A Barber"; Cecelia Linayao’s “For My Father”; Michelle Mendoza’s “My Beautiful Flat Nose”; Mimi Estrada’s "From There to Here, and then Back for a Moment"; and San Diego Police Captain Cesar Solis’ “The Other End of the Law”.
Also included in the program is a poem by Dr. Manny Sevilla, “isang Pangarap, Isang Tinig” (One Vision One Voice) and a short essay by Dr. Maria Lourdes Reyes, “Kapwa Kong Pinoy: Dare Not Dare Now”.
The books, co-edited by Dr. Reyes and Dr. Sevilla, will be launched in early 2008. Dr. Sevilla says, “The books will serve to bring its readers back to their roots and heritage, an educational eye-opener to the diversity of the Filipino as a people”.
Mimi Estrada, author, web presence designer and charcoal portraitist shares, “Every journey is different and unique. Every story is a journey, and whether you know it or not, an inspiration”.
A joint community service of the Philippine Village Voice ( or at 619.265.0611) and the California Asian Communications Network Inc. (at www.cacnnews.org or at 619.946.4613) for the information and better understanding of the public.
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