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TAMPA, Florida, Feb. 11, 2001 (Basta Pinoy) -- A great experience awaits
visitors from around the United States when they attend the Sixth Annual Philippine
Festival, PhilFest 2001 on April 6, 7, and 8,
2001 at the Philippine Cultural Enrichment Complex, located at its 10-acre festival grounds at Nine Eagles Road, Tampa, Florida.
For those who have not been to the Philippines, a visit to the three-day affair will provide a
glimpse of a Philippine barrio fiesta, that showcases the rich Filipino culture and heritage.
From the intricate and delicately detailed cultural dances to Filipino delicacies such as
"ginatan", "bibingka", "halo-halo" served at barrio-inspired booths,
Philippine martial-arts demonstrations, singing competition, a wide array of fun
and entertainment for the
young ones, and learning awaits visitors.
For Filipino-Americans born here in America, this would be a great opportunity to
experience their heritage and discover their roots.
For the benefit of the Philippine Bayanihan Arts Center. Advance tickets are $4 each. At the gate $5 each. (Children 5 and under
Free). For additional information and directions contact Philippine
Cultural Foundation, Inc., 16409 Ashwood Drive, Tampa, Florida 33624. Tel: 813.931.8687 or 727.596.2281.
Useful maps and driving directions at: http://maps.yahoo.com
See also: PHILFEST: In the Bayanihan Tradition
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"Consulate-On-Wheels" |
Coming to Tampa for PhilFest 2001, "Consulate-On-Wheels"
will be headed by Consul General Genoroso G. Calonge and Consul Henry
Bensurto. All transactions, passport applications
and renewals, authentications, etc. must be paid in cash or Money Order /
Cashiers Check ONLY. Mo personal checks will be accepted.
ALL passport renewal applicants must bring the following:
- 2 most recent passport size photos / no glasses / with sleeves
- Money Order / Cash of $60.00 renewal fee plus $14 mailing fee
(if applicable)
- Philippine passport (expired or not)
- Copy of status visa in the U.S. (Green Card, Working Permit,
etc.)
For name changes on passport, add the following:
- original plus one copy of Marriage Certificate
- copy of divorse papers (if applicable)
For Lost Passport replacements: Call the embassy at (202) 467-9300
For passports applications and renewals, please bring also a pre-paid /
pre-stamped, self address FedEx or Express Mail envelope or, an additional
$14 to the $60 fee, per application for the embassy
to mail back their new passports. There will be no passports issued at
PhilFest like last year.
Applications will be accepted and passports will be mailed directly to
the applicants aftre PhilFest. All passport renewal applicants MUST bring
with them cash, Money Order or Cashiers Chek paya to: EMABSSY OF THE
PHILIPPINES.
Fees for all consular matters are as follows:
- Regular passport renewal $ 60.00
- Passport amendment $ 20.00
- Lost passport $ 110.00
- Travel documents $ 30.00
- Extention of Re-Entry Permit $ 150.00
- Solemnization of Marriage $ 60.00
- Authentication of documents $ 25.00
- Deposition (per page) $ 25.00 Report of Birth / Marriage/ Death $
25.00
- Other Certifcates $ 25.00
For other rates of other servcies, call the Philippine Embassy at:
(202) 467-9300
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PhilFest 2001 Enteratinment
Schedule |
| FRIDAY |
April 6, 2001 |
| 04:30 pm |
PhilFset 2001 officially
opens with Philippine music provided by Aba Villagomeza and Dr. William
Cua. |
| 07:00 pm |
"Tawag ng
Tanghalan" statewide championship singing contest. Introduction
of "Mr.& Mrs. PhilFest 2001" participants. |
| 09:00
pm |
"Disco Dancing under
the stars" at the "Sinagtala Theater" with Filipino guest
DJ's. |
| 12:00
am |
PhlFest closes. |
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| SATURDAY |
April 7, 2001 |
| 10:30
am |
Philippine music provided by
Aba Villagomeza and Dr. William Cua. |
| 12:30 pm |
Philippine Arnis & other
Martial Arts demonstration by YUNG HO TAEKWONDO of Lutz School. |
| 01:00 pm |
Live music from the
"BAD HABITS" Philippine band. |
| 02:00 pm |
"Kaleidoscope of
Philippine Talents" featuring local singeer, dancers and musicians
like The Philippine Ladies of McDill Air Force Base dancers, The
"Maharlika" Performing Arts Group of Beverlye Hills, Florida,
Miss Melissa Santiano, Mr. Victo Omila, Mr. Kristopher Villagomeza, Miss
Ramiele Mabulbay, Miss Pearl Ocampo, the Pual Lee & the KBoys
Breakdancers from Orlando, Mr. Darell Sanchez, Mis Connie Chanrasmi, Miss
Gloria Valera, and more..... |
| 03:00 pm |
Ghie Alegano's Philippine
Pacific Dance Troupe of Orlando |
| 04:00 pm |
The magic of TIM SAFRANSKY |
| 04:30
pm |
Philippine dances presented
by INDAK PAMBATA junior dance troupe choreographed by Bing Curioso, and
the Philippine Performing Arts Dance Company of Tampa. |
| 04:45 pm |
George Mascarinas's
"Baston de Mano" a demonstration and exhibition of a very unique
self defense from the Philippines. |
| 05:00
pm |
Songs from the Philippines
as presented by the PHILIPPINE CHORAL GORUP of Tampa
Bay as conducted by Miss Connie Chanrasmi. |
| 06:00 pm |
"Flores de PhilFest
2001" Grand Procession produce by Jojo Lontok with beautiful 38
reynas and sagalas headed by the outgoing "Mr. & Mrs. PhilFest
2001" winners Roger Caculitan & Bing Curioso of ILOCANO USA, and
all the "Mr. & Mrs. PhilFest 2001" participants. Immediately
followed by the awarding of "Best Decorated Arco" |
| 07:00 pm |
"Tawag ng
Tanghalan" past and present winners |
| 08:00 pm |
Live concert |
| 09:30 pm |
Disco. Line, and Ballroom
dancing under the stars at the "Sinagtala Theater" with Pete
Guerrero's "MANILA EXPRESS" Filipino live band! |
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12:00 am PhilFest closes. |
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| SUNDAY |
April 8, 2001 |
| 09:00 am |
Holy Mass at the
"Sinagtala Theater" |
| 10:00 am |
Philippine music
provided by Aba Villagomeza and Dr. William Cua. |
| 12:30 pm |
Philippine Arnis &
other Self Defense exhibition by Dr. Willie Matias and his group. |
| 01:00 pm |
Live Filipino band
featuring the "BAD HABITS." |
| 02:30 pm |
George Mascarina's
"Baston de Mano," a very unique Philippine self defense
exhibition. |
| 02:30 pm |
Philippine dances
presented by INDAK PAMBATA junior dance torupe and the dancers of the
PHILIPPINE PERFORMING ARTS DANCE COMPANY. |
| 03:00 pm |
"PALARO"
Philippine games for all ages |
| 04:00 pm |
"Tawag ng
Tanghalan" past and recent winners |
| 05:00 pm |
Philippine nostalgic
songs presented by the PHILIPPINE CHORAL GROUP of Tampa
Bay. |
| 06:00 pm |
PhilFest "Grand
Raffle" Drawing for 7-Day Cruise for 2, 2 Southwest Airlines tickets,
25' Color TV. Followed by the announcement and coronation of the "Mr.
& Mrs. PhilFest 2001" winners! |
| 07:00 pm |
Live Philippine band
by the "BAD HABITS" |
| 09:00 pm |
PhilFest 2001
officially closes! See you next year! |
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