Mabuhay! Isang mapagpalayang Araw ng Kalayaan ng Pilipinas.
Ngayung 12 ng Hunyo, pinagdiriwang ng bawat Kiwi-Pilipino ang ika-126 taong anibersayo ng kalayaan ng Pilipinas. Sa mga ganitong piling pagkakataon, nagkakasamasama ang mga kapwa Kiwi-Pilipino sa Wellington upang gunitain at pahalagahan ang mga aral ng nakaraan. Katuwang sa pagpapaunlad ng wika at kulturang Pilipino, ang Wellington City Libraries ay mayroong mga natatanging koleksyon tungkol sa Pilipinas at mga Pilipinong manunulat sa wikang Ingles at Filipino/Tagalog. Mula sa aklat tungkol sa pagluluto hanggang sa komiks, alamin ang mga iba’t ibang babasahin na maari ninyong hiramin.
Mabuhay! A liberating Philippine Independence Day to all.
Today, on 12 June, every Kiwi-Filipino is celebrating the 126th anniversary of Philippine independence. On special occasions like this, Kiwi-Filipinos in Wellington come together to reflect on and appreciate the lessons of the past. Wellington City Libraries supports the promotion of the Filipino language and culture, offering unique collections about the Philippines and works of Filipino writers in both English and Filipino/Tagalog. From cookbooks to graphic novels, explore a variety of reading materials that you can borrow.
Filipinx : heritage recipes from the diaspora / Dimayuga, Angela
“Filipinx offers 100 deeply personal recipes–many of them dishes that define home for Angela Dimayuga and the more than four million people of Filipino descent in the United States. In this book, Dimayuga puts a fresh spin on classics: adobo, perhaps the Filipino dish best known outside the Philippines, is traditionally built on a trinity of soy sauce, vinegar, and garlic–all pantry staples–but add coconut milk, vinegar, and oil, and it turns lush and silky; ribeye steaks bring extra richness to bistek, gilded with butter and a bright splash of lemon and orange juice. These are the punches of flavour and inspired recipes that home cooks have been longing for.” — Provided by publisher.” (Adapted from Catalogue)
An illustrated history of the Philippines / Canoy, Jose Raymund
“Beginning with a definition of who the people of The Philippines are, this fully illustrated history then tracks back to describe the prehistory of the country through to 1500 AD. The next two chapters chart the colonial experiences under Spain (1500-1896), then the first republic and the subsequent defeat by the United States” (Catalogue)
Philippines / Harding, Paul
“Lonely Planet’s Philippines is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Cruise past the secluded beaches, pristine lagoons and rocky islets of the Bacuit Archipelago, join the adrenaline junkies wakeboarding, surfing, climbing and snorkelling on the Bicol peninsula, and choose which stretch of pearly white sand on which to escape the crowds; all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of the Philippines and begin your journey now!” (Catalogue)
Alternative alamat : myths and legends from the Philippines, an anthology
“Dip into the rich treasure trove of Filipino alamat (legends) with this new collection of contemporary short stories. This anthology includes works by a dozen talented and award-winning Filipino writers including Budjette Tan (Trese) and Eliza Victoria (Dwellers). Explore richly imagined realms where powerful gods and magical creatures are responsible for the twists and turns of fate in the lives of ordinary people.” (Catalogue)
Filipino style / Tettoni, Luca Invernizzi
“The world-famous natural beauty of the Philippines offers a unique architectural style to its inhabitants – one that takes basic ingredients, such as grass, shell, stone and wood – and moulds them into a living whole. Filipino Style takes a journey from the purely Filipino roots of Nipa huts (native grass huts) and Bahay na Bato (stone houses) to the fruits of trade with China and the colonial influences of Spanish architecture. The Filipino furniture style is a rich blend of cultural diversity and American influence, developed in harmony with its architectural surroundings. This unique style, characterized by wood carving and cane weave, is now exported worldwide and can be found in homes across the globe.” (Adapted from Catalogue)
Duran Duran, Imelda Marcos, and me : a graphic memoir / Mapa, Lorina
“A graphic memoir about growing up in the Philippines in the 1980s with Depeche Mode, Duran Duran, Imelda Marcos and the EDSA Revolution. When she learns of her beloved father’s fatal car accident, Mapa flies to Manila to attend his funeral. His sudden death sparks childhood memories. Weaving the past with the present, Mapa entertains with stories about religion, pop culture, adolescence, social class and politics, including her experiences of the 1986 People Power Revolution which made headlines around the world. It is a love letter to her parents, family, friends, country of birth, and in the end, perhaps even to herself”– Provided by publisher.” (Catalogue)
Under coconut skies : feasts & stories from the Philippines / Newman, Yasmin
“Colourful and vibrant, Filipino food is the culmination of naturally salty, sour and sweet ingredients from the land, along with the heart-warming Filipino spirit of generosity and community, where food is always shared and imbued with meaning. In this vivid cookbook, Yasmin Newman invites you into her kitchen and into the homes of friends and locals, sharing traditional dishes and vegetarian and modern interpretations of the classics. With easy recipes for home cooks and chapters divided into feasts, there’s inspiration for all occasions. Yasmin’s journey takes her through the lush isles of the Philippines, where she captures the age-old traditions, rich folklore and enchanting personal stories of the country.” (Adapted from Catalogue)
