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| BAYANIHAN Pronounced like "buy-uh-nee-hun," bayanihan is a Filipino word derived from the word bayan meaning town, nation, or community in general. "Bayanihan" literally means, "being a bayan," and is thus used to refer to a spirit of communal unity and cooperation. Although bayanihan can manifest itself in many forms, it is probably most clearly and impressively displayed in the old tradition of neighbors helping a relocating family by getting enough volunteers to carry the whole house, and literally moving it to its new location. They do this by placing long bamboo poles length-wise and cross-wise under the house (traditional Filipino houses were built on stilts), and then carrying the house using this bamboo frame. It takes a fairly large number of people -- often 20 or more -- working together to carry the entire house. All this is done in a happy and festive mood. At the end of the day, the moving family expresses their gratitude by hosting a small fiesta for everyone. Bayanihan has been a favorite subject of many artists. The picture above is from a mural by Filipino National Artist Carlos "Botong" Francisco, commissioned in 1962 by UNILAB founder Jose Y. Campos, and currently on display at UNILAB's administration building in Manila. It is used here with permission from UNILAB. |
At Soriano Executive Realty, we’ve extended the spirit of Bayanihan to our communites, our nation, and other parts of the world. It is this understanding that we are all interconnected, when some of us are hurting or in need, we share the pain, and through the financial support of our team, our agents and the management at Soriano Executive Realty and our business associates and alliances, together we have pulled our resources to help, support, educate and empower the other members of our community, nation and the world. This is a humble beginning, and we know that our capacity to reach out and help those in need would grow - there is this universal law of giving. Truly, Soriano Executive Realty is a family-owned business that is committed to be a conduit of the Bayanihan spirit, extending its reach through people like you that support this Bayanihan effort. To donate your resources and finances, please contact: Jojo Soriano • (510) 245-8500 |
OUR BAYANIHAN PROJECTS Relay for Life 2005, Pinole, CA (Photos) |
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