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MAR 31, 2002
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TAMPA -- Philfest is the largest outdoor Philippine festival
held three days in April in Florida. It is the most distinctive
and eagerly awaited event in the Tampa Bay Area.
For over six years now, thousands of migrant Filipinos,
Filipino-Americans, and a diverse attendance from various
nationalities all over the country flock to the Tampa Bay area
to an event they call "home" -- Philfest, the signature event of
the Philippine Cultural Foundation, Inc. (PCFI).
On April 5, 6 and 7 this year, PCFI will continue to make
Filipinos, their friends and families feel at home once again,
as it showcases the Philippines' exotic heritage in more
innovate ways at the new $3-million Philippine Cultural
Enrichment Center.
The three-day celebration, which is fashioned after the barrio
fiesta in the Philippines, will showcase food, songs and dances,
exhibits of arts and handicrafts, and shows featuring authentic
Philippine costumes from various regions.
This year, cultural exhibits will be held at the Bayanihan
Center for the first time. This will allow attendees to view the
exhibits and to see the brand new Arts Center.
Paintings by renowned Filipino artists such as Rafael Cusi, Jun
Martinez and Ricky Montilla from the Philippines will also be
making their debut.
Rondalla, brass musical instruments granted by the Arts Council
of Hillsborough County, will also be on exhibit, along with a
collection of Philippine crafts. Writer-publisher Marlene
Aguilar will be present to sign her new book.
Attendees will also witness for the first time the swearing-in
of about 400 new American citizens by the Immigration and
Naturalization Service. Plans to hold all INS future citizenship
events at the center are also being considered.
The witnesses will include the newly appointed Philippine
Ambassador to the United States, His Excellency Albert del
Rosario, together with Gretchen de Venecia del Rosario, consul
general Jocelyn Batoon Garcia, labor attache Helen Custodio and
consular officer Filomena Manaois who will be at the festival to
meet with the community. The Philippine embassy will also have a
booth for consular services.
"This Philfest will once again unite Filipinos, their families
and friends from all over the country, especially those in
Florida,'' says Claire Ick, who takes charge of marketing,
budget and operations, while husband Bill serves as chair.
First-time Filipino performers from Ohio, Houston and many parts
of Florida are also expected to add more color to the festival.
So far, PCFI has also been holding various events to drum up
publicity leading to the big event. These include a "Tawag ng
Tanghalan,"a singing contest popularized in Manila;
"Revolution," a modern talent competition at the Sinagtala;
and a performance by Sari-Sari Band at the Barangay Pavilion.
Since its inception in 1996, the non-profit organization has
kept attendees educated and entertained with its
exposition of Filipino arts and culture.
"With Phifest, we have never been so happy to see Filipinos
have a great time being a Filipino," says Claire.
PCFI, through Philfest, has certainly given the fast-growing
ethnic minority group a venue to reconnect as well as introduce
to a new breed of young Filipino-Americans the value of a
Filipino community's collective effort--what Filipinos call
Bayanihan, in a Philippine festival that is getting bigger and
better.
"The PCFI has come a long way, thanks to its volunteers and the
assistance of the Filipino-American community, its friends and
supporters," says Bill.
This year's event is chaired by Rudy Bautista and vice-chaired
by board members Lucy Bautista and Lari Cummings.
"Proceeds of the three-day affair this year will go to the
Bayanihan Cultural and Artistic Program," says Claire.
The annual Philippine Festival is being held on April 5, from 4
p.m.-11 p.m., April 6, from 11 a.m.-11 p.m. and April 7, from 11
a.m.-8 p.m. at Nine Eagles Road, off Race Track Road, Tampa,
Florida; ¾ mile north of Tampa Bay downs and one mile north of
Oldsmar Flea Market/Hillsborough Avenue, Tampa.For information,
call 813 925 1232 or 813 909 4715. (Basta Pinoy News) |
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phrases or words Pinoy pertains to Philippine or Philippines,
Filipino, Filipina or Pinay. This Pinoy Radio and Philippine
Radio Station promotes Philippine Music, Philippine Radio,
Philippine TV, Philippine Video, Philippine Artist. Its writeups
appear in Philippine newspapers. Filipino Newspaper such as
Basta Pinoy News, Filipino radio, Pinoy Radio, Filipino TV,
Pinoy TV. Its Pinoy radio can be reached by pinoy global around
the clock. Its Pinoy radio broadcast station 24 hours a day.
Pinoy live radio are schedules are programmed. Check schedules
of its pinoy radio and pinoy tv. Philippine radio are popular in
Philippine provinces, however, Philippine radio stations do have
geographical limits. Our pinoy radio broadcasts worldwide,
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