Celebrating America's Many Cultures" is this year's theme of the Philippine Festival, according to Nick Tongson, President of PAFC and Chair of this year's Festival.
"America is a kaleidoscope of many cultures and all together they make up a colorful and vibrant community." Festival Co-chair Ernie Cordero of the Ilocano Society of American said, "The Filipino culture contributes immensely to this mix with its unique cuisine and music, collection of values and work ethic, and contributions of men and women to the labor force. We will highlight these throughout the Festival."
This year’s Festival opens with the Gala Ball, to be held on Saturday, June 2 at the J.W. Marriott on 14th St. and Pennsylvania Avenue in Washington, DC.
Becky Pagsibigan, chairman of the Gala
Ball announced that “this will be a unique and fun-filled evening. The
gala will reflect the theme featuring varied cultures from the East and West
that contribute to America’s rich fabric. Members of the Committee, including
Gloria Caoile, Mary Anne Fadul and Celia Donahue, are enjoining everyone to
save the date and make this 109th anniversary of Philippine independence and
the 101st anniversary of Filipinos in America a memorable celebration.
Special guests will come from the
diplomatic corps, federal, state and local governments. The Gala Ball will be
marked with cultural presentations, entertainment and dancing to a live band.
Tickets: $75 per person, Becky Pagsibigan (703) 759-6106 or
_pagsibiganr@aol.com Gloria Caoile (703) 569-2269; Celia Donahue (703)
527-2268; Jovy Eusebio (301) 792-6572; Nina Tamayo (703) 658-0808.
The Philippine Fair and Parade will be
held the next day, on June 3 along Pennsylvania Avenue, atarting at 11 a.m.
between 3rd and 6th Streets, NW, Washington, D.C.
The street festival will showcase the
rich and diverse cultures that influenced the dance, music and arts of the
Philippines. The Fair features exotic cuisine, handicrafts, family-oriented
games, live band performances as well as a parade display of colorful costumes
and vignettes amidst musicand fanfare. It will be free and open to the public.
Contact persons are Ernie Cordero (703) 409-7535 or ecordero436@aol.com Nick
Tongson (703) 561-1144 or nick_tongson@yahoo.com
The Fil Am Youth Festival_ will be held
on June 16 at Bishop O’Connell High School, Little Falls Road, Arlington
Virginia. It will feature sports (basketball, track, soccer, badminton and
tennis), Philippine Games, workshop on folk dancing, hip-hop, arnis/eskrima
martial arts, cultural dialogue, live musical performances, and many more.
Tickets $15 per person (includes T-shirt, box lunch and snacks);
organized by the Filipino Ministry of Northern
Virginia. Contacts: Ed Tiong:
703-403-5624; Luz Tatlonghari: 571-331-1085; Gerry Llames: 703-231-2623. Visit
website: www.filamyouth.com
The Community Picnic/Sports
Festival/Raffle Drawing will be held on
June 24 at the Tucker Road Recreation and Spors Center in Fort Washington,
Maryland. It will be fun for the entire family! Cheer your favorite volley ball
team, pack your picnic baskets, relax and enjoy the day!
Free and Open to the Public
/Contact: Ador Carreon (240) 475-2645 or Adorcarreon@aol.com
Volley Ball: Nick Tongson_ _(703)
561-1144 or nick_tongson@yahoo.com
Raffle Tickets: Alan Trapal (571) 338
6208 or altrapal@cox.net
Tennis, Saturday, June 23rd Fairfax
Racquet Indoor Club, 9860 Lee Highway, Fairfax, VA 22030; 4:30 pm Free Tennis
Games and Workshop For Youth;
7PM -Midnight Adults Tennis Tournament Contact
Ed Tiong 703-403-5624;
Danny Francia 301-642-1521. Visit
website:www.filamtennis.com
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