From the Filipino American Community of Colorado (FACC):
The Filipino American Community of Colorado is proud to announce our 27th Annual Philippine Festival will be scheduled on June 11th & 12th of 2022. The Festival, which commemorates Philippine Independence from Spain in 1898, is open to the public and features the best our heritage can offer –delicious food, exciting music and dance; and the famous Filipino hospitality!! The Festival also showcases performances from guest artists; as well as concession vendors and fun youth activities. In 2021, the FACC Philippine Festival attracted over 800 guests!
The Filipino American Community of Colorado (FACC) has a rich history of celebrating our Culture and Heritage with our Denver Metro Community. You will find the FACC hosting community events at our Bahay Kubo (community center), performing at Festivals in Colorado and sharing our culture at Heritage Camp. Since the start of the Covid Pandemic, our focus has changed. With a new Executive Board in place, we have decided to use our resources to help those who need it the most; Seniors of all backgrounds, the Homeless, second language citizens and those who experience food insecurities.
The 27th Annual Philippine Festival is a Fundraiser for our FACC community to continue our Programs. Over the past few years, we have held Personal Hygiene Care Pack Drives, Warm Clothing Drives, Grocery Deliveries, Hot Plate Drives, held 8 Vaccination Clinics, 9 Health Fair, Fight Against Asian Hate, Citizenship and Immigration Help, Voter Registration Drives, Census Bureau Drives, College Scholarships, Tagalog and Bisayan Classes, Cooking Classes, Free Usage of our Community Center for Non-profits and Sponsored Art Shows. We are a 100% Volunteer Organization and committed to serving our FACC Members and our Denver Metro Community.
“The 27th Annual Philippine Festival is the best way we can celebrate our Culture and connect with all of Community Members and Partners in a meaningful way, President Vivian Egonio-Norman.”
The 27th Annual Philippine Festival will feature performers, FACC dancers, band Pilot Haus, singer Michelle Thompson, band Bass & Sound, FACC HS Jazz band and a Hula Performance by Halau Na ‘Olapa Mamao E Malama. Vendors; NAFFA, Pre-K program, Kirscht Insurance, APDC, Aurora Asian Pacific Community Partnership, Janet Cole Jewelry, Lois Little Heart, Art by Lauryn, Buffalo Bill Museum and so much more.
The event is Free for the public to participate. To Purchase Food and Drinks, will require tickets that can be purchased at the Festival or Pre-pay for will call pick up at www.colorado-filipinos.org and avoid wait times.
Joel has been a resident of Edgewater, Colorado with his family since 2012. He is the Executive Director of local education nonprofit Edgewater Collective and Editor of the Edgewater Echo.
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