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ARCHIPELAGO CALENDAR |
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APRIL
4-6—PhilFest, Tampa, FL
PHILFEST, short for "Philippine Festival"
is one of the major Filipino events in the Tampa Bay
Area. It is held annually during the first week of
April, usually lasting a whole weekend, as it attempts
to emulate the joyful celebrations of a typical Philippine
Fiesta.
Location: Bayanihan Arts and Events Center PhilFest
Grounds located at 14301 Nine Eagles Drive, Tampa,
FL 33626
Cost: Tickets will be $5 and will be $6 at the gate.
Website
info: http://www.pcfitampa.org/philfest/philfest.html
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JULY
3-5—Filipino
American National Historical Society 12th Biennial
Conference; Anchorage, AK
FANHS will host this extraordinary event in Anchorage,
Alaska where the currents of Pinoy history run strong
and the depth of our pride runs deep. From canneries
to communities and from family to industry, for over
a century Alaska has been a bridge and cornerstone
to the wandering spirits deep inside countless Filipino
souls. Read more about it on Archipelago's
Islandhoppers blog.
Location: Hilton Anchorage, 500 West Third Avenue
/ Anchorage, Alaska 99501
Website
info: http://www.fanhs-national.org/
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JUNE
7-8—Pagdiriwang
Philippine Festival; Seattle Center House, Seattle
WA
Celebrate Filipino independence at Pagdiriwang Philippine
Festival the annual celebration of the arts and culture
of the Philippines. The festival commemorates the
end of Spanish rule in 1898 with pageantry, music,
dance, food, children’s activities, drill teams,
rock bands, exhibits and martial arts. Rich colors,
authentic food and special honors pay tribute to the
contributions by those of Filipino descent in the
community. Presented by the Filipino Cultural Heritage
Society of Washington.
Location: Seattle Center House, 305 Harrison St, Seattle,
WA
Time: 10:00am - 9:00pm.
Website info: Seattle
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JULY
27—Pista Sa Nayon; Seward Park Seattle WA
A “town festival” celebrating neighbors,
family and friends. It is now the largest outdoor
Filipino American event in the country held at Seward
Park. Pista is a Seafair-sponsored community event
in one of the City of Seattle's pristine parks along
Lake Washington. The park has 300 acres of beautiful
forest land, a 2.4 mile bike/walking path, an amphitheater,
art studio and more.
Location: Seward Park Ampitheatre, Seattle, WA
Time: 9:00am to 7:00pm
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AUGUST
9-10—Pistahan, Yerba Buena Gardens Festival,
San Francisco CA
The two-day 14th annual Pistahan—all family-friendly
with an inimitable Filipino-American flair, is the
largest festival of the season. Pistahan features
seven pavilions and several stages highlighting music,
dance, art, crafts, cuisine, artifacts, and a special
trade expo featuring products unique to the Philippines:
mother of pearl, bamboo, coconut, Philippine mahogany,
marble, pineapple fiber and more. Spend the day enjoying
the many attractions, displays, crafts, entertainment
and native food.
Location:
Esplanade Gardens
Time: 11am - 5pm
Website info: Yerba
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