Seattle hosts Filipino festival
The Seattle Center will be hosting a festival called Pagdiriwang, celebrating Philippine Independence. This will be the 33rd festival of its kind in Seattle.
The festival will focus on aspects of Filipino culture, allowing the audience to learn and appreciate various forms of art and culture. There will be demonstrations and events including dancing, film, art, indigenous outfits, and martial arts.
The goal of this festival is to celebrate Philippine Independence and combat stereotypes with information. Visitors will learn about traditional culture as well as how Filipinos are contributing to economic and cultural life in Seattle, as well as the Pacific Northwest.
This year marks 121 years of Philippine Independence. The event will likely have education available about their history, along with their culture and current status in the world. This event is for Filipinos and non-Filipinos alike to learn and appreciate culture, art, and history.
This event is put on by the Filipino Cultural Heritage Society of Washington with aid from various generous sponsors, some of which may be in attendance at the festival with promotional products or information to hand out.
This event will be held at the Seattle Center, on Harrison Street. There are two nearby parking structures, which are paid parking. The event itself is free and open to the public, and takes place on June 1 and 2.
The festival will focus on aspects of Filipino culture, allowing the audience to learn and appreciate various forms of art and culture. There will be demonstrations and events including dancing, film, art, indigenous outfits, and martial arts.
The goal of this festival is to celebrate Philippine Independence and combat stereotypes with information. Visitors will learn about traditional culture as well as how Filipinos are contributing to economic and cultural life in Seattle, as well as the Pacific Northwest.
This year marks 121 years of Philippine Independence. The event will likely have education available about their history, along with their culture and current status in the world. This event is for Filipinos and non-Filipinos alike to learn and appreciate culture, art, and history.
This event is put on by the Filipino Cultural Heritage Society of Washington with aid from various generous sponsors, some of which may be in attendance at the festival with promotional products or information to hand out.
This event will be held at the Seattle Center, on Harrison Street. There are two nearby parking structures, which are paid parking. The event itself is free and open to the public, and takes place on June 1 and 2.