The Pinoy Youth Ministry Salmiya Kuwait (PYMSK) performed an interpretative dance presentation during the Solidarity night of the participants for the 11th Consultation Meeting of International priests and nuns coming from the different parts of the Middle East, Asia, Europe, North and South America last Tuesday night 18 August 2015. The Filipino group composed of students and young professions who have been serving the Salmiya Church community for two years now performed their own rendition for the Heal the World song.
PYMSK group with the Theresian Filipino Community heads Mr Charlie Somera and Mrs Angel Somera
PYMSK with visiting Bishop Rupert and Bishop Mylo Hubert Vergara (Diocese of Pasig, Philippines) and Fr. Ben Barrameda (St. Therese Salmiya)
PYMSK with CFC Kuwait heads
Credit to SaintGregorie Production
The Overseas Filipino Stocks Investors (OFSI-TGFI Kuwait) group held their second session for Batch 8 last 21 August 2015 Friday focusing on One's Life Protections and Avoiding Unnecessary Financial Risks. For more information on the group's upcoming events, check the website for more info. OFSI
Last 23rd of May, the Pinoy Youth Ministry in Salmiya Kuwait showcased a popular Filipino Folk Dance called Cariñosa representing the beautiful culture and tradition of the Philippines in front of different Ambassadors, selected Kuwaiti officials and Catholic parishioners at the Al Zumerida Palace Hotel in Salwa. The event was organized as a "Family Dinner for a Cause" by the Catholic community of Kuwait City Church for the completion of the cathedral in Bahrain.
PYMSK in traditional Filipino costume
Cariñosa Dance Presentation
Video courtesy of SaintGregorie Productions
The presentation lasted for less than 8 minutes combined with colorful video presentation showcasing the beautiful culture and popular tourist destinations of the country.
Life is all about changes and one of these changes struck me last year. Who would have thought that aside from my SFC family, I would continue to venture out my spiritual journey in serving God as an usherette during the Holy Eucharist? I'm Catholic-schooled but never did I imagined myself dressed in a formal church uniform while greeting people and leading them towards their seats before the mass would start. Nor would I participate voluntarily and happily in any church-related activities that would consume most of my supposed weekend and serve others. But a year has passed, a lot has happened and I'm still part of PYMSK or the Pinoy Youth Ministry in Salmiya Kuwait organized by the Filipino parish priest in St. Therese Church, Fr. Ben Barrameda.
This year marks the Pinoy youth group's first year anniversary. Even us, didn't really expect that the group would survive this long. Obviously, groups are just good during their inception and count towards a couple of weeks until it'll die a slow and painful death. But PYMSK proved different - or at least that's how we all see it. Hopefully though this won't be our last anniversary but would only just be the start.
PYMSK 1st Anniversary Video. Credit to SaintGregorie
Official event poster. Image credit to SaintGregorieProductions
Therefore will I give thanks unto thee, O LORD, among the heathen, and sing praises unto thy name - Psalm 18:49
The past 2 weeks has been a crazy roller coaster ride. Who would've thought that I would be part of two amazing music events to be held on the same week? I'm not an amateur nor a pro at handling events but I've personally handled a wedding, debut, seminars/workshops/conferences, drama play, school contest and fair and even a Bingo event in our local community back then. But this is somewhat different since both affairs were done for a cause. The rock concert aims to contribute in building a catholic church in Bahrain while the singing contest is to promote Filipino talents in the Middle East as well as support the scholarship projects of ANCOP in the Philippines.
The Bigkis Bandang Pinoy Concert for a Causewhich was held last Thursday, September 5 at Don Bosco School in Salmiya was organized by the Pearl of the Orient (PYMSK and TFC) led by Fr. Ben Barrameda in cooperation with Pinoy Q8 Talents. Different Filipino organizations also helped sponsor the event (FAST, Pindot, PinoyHubs etc) and the night was a success with 7 Pinoy local bands (Middle String, 8th Note, Beats &Pieces, Blue Chords, Lillium, Impulse and Abandoned) who graced the stage with awesome live music showcasing Filipino musical talents.
Image credit to Among Ben
Moreover, theANCOP Global Pinoy Singing Idol Kuwait Finals was held at the Ballroom Hall of Carlton Hotel in Kuwait City last September 6, Friday. The contest is a project of ANCOP in cooperation with ABS-CBN DZMM and was sponsored locally by ICSA and some generous individuals. This singing contest does not only aim at showcasing Filipino prowess in singing but as well as in promoting ANCOP Global Walk 2013 in support for ANCOP's scholarship projects in the Philippines.
Official video teaser for ANCOP Global Pinoy Singing Idol Kuwait Finals 2013
Official ANCOP GPSI Kuwait Finals poster
Eight (8) amazing talents graced the stage rendering their own version of Louis Armstrongs "Wonderful World" and singing their heart out with their chosen Finale pieces.
Image credit to ANCOP's Jon Parian
At the end, the Jazzy Popster contender from Hawally, Ms Lyza Pajo won the event bagging the all expense paid round-trip airfare to the ANCOP Global Pinoy Singing Idol Middle East Finals on September 27. From there, two (2) winners will represent the Middle East in the ANCOP Global Pinoy Singing Idol Championships to be held in Manila on December 2013/January 2014. The champion will take home $1000 USD cash prize, the title of ANCOP GPSI Champion for 2014 and possibly a recording contract* from ABS-CBN.
As of this writing, ANCOP GPSI Kuwait winner is already preparing for the Middle East finals so I'm crossing my fingers now that she'll hopefully win the said competition. Go Lyza! Go Kuwait! :)
"And I will betroth you to me forever. I will betroth you to me in righteousness and in justice, in steadfast love and in mercy." -- Hosea 2:19
The Theresian Filipino Catholic community in Salmiya recently held a free service called "Kasalang Bayan" from April 5 to June 21 respectively for Filipino couples who wished to be wed in church rights. This event was spearheaded by Fr. Ben Barrameda and the newly formed Pinoy Youth Ministry in Salmiya Kuwait (PYMSK).
The last scheduled Kasalang Bayan for this year will be held on October 21.
