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The Filipino-American Association of AZ (FAAAZ) performed
the Polkabal and La Jota Mocadenia to military and civilian personnel at Luke Air Force Base in celebration of the Asian Pacific
Heritage month, 30 May 2007. Col Orr, Vice Commander and host of the luncheon event said: "it gets better and better
each year." Each year, members of FAAAZ promotes cultural awareness through cultural presentations to over 6K personnel
currently stationed here in AZ.
Alma de Garriz put together a wonderful one-hour cultural program and invited local
groups in the community. Other performers were the Arathi School of Indian Dances, Taiko Drummers of Phoenix and the Guamanian
Dance Group. Photo: front row - MSgt Jun de Garriz, MSgt Gerry Cutright and daughter, Airman Mark Crisostomo, CMSgt Tony Furtado;
back row - Airman Oliver Lemuel, Alma de Garriz, SSgt Ella Asuelo, SrA Angeli Mateo, Airman Jamar Pacupac, Frida Linkous,
Airman Joyo Yerahmiel, Odjie Gamilla, and Juvy Stallons
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