Albuquerque: Filipino Program April 20

Note: Tessie Greenfield is the wonderful puppeteer who will be giving classes on puppetmaking at the upcoming fair on May 31, to sign up for her classes contact her with the info at www.newmexicohomeschoolcommunity.com-- Tabbi

Sunday, April 20, 2pm

Museum of Albuquerque Old Town



Filipino American National Historical Society Rio Grande Chapter

The New Mexico-Phillippines Connection

Rough Riders, Bataan & More !



Come learn about the many connections between New Mexico and the Philippine Islands. This fascinating program will include:

an overview by Tessie Greenfield: how residents with a Filipino heritage network, preserve their language and connect on cultural activities;
Dr. Dely Alcantara, a recipient of the Governor’s Award for Outstanding NM Women, will describe some of the historical connections;
Celia Tomlinson, the first Asian female to own an engineering company will describe her book;
Emilie Underwood will tell of the Pamana Awardees who have contributed to Albuquerque.


We’ll enjoy some Filipino food and learn a traditional dance