2 Balls Highlight RP Fiesta
Two Gala Balls will be the top features of this year’s celebration of the 111th anniversary of Philippine independence in the Washington DC metropolitan area.
The Philippine American Foundation for Charities (PAFC) which for more than 20 years had been sponsoring the Fair and Parade in the streets of Washington DC recently announced that these events have been cancelled due to the economic recession.
Meanwhile, Ambassador Willy C. Gaa has extended an invitation to the community to a Vin d’Honneur at the embassy from 11:30 to 1:30 p.m. to commemorate the 111th anniversary of Philippine independence. (rsvp: Philippineembassy@yahoo.com) Attire: National dress or business suit.
The two gala balls scheduled for June are the Annual People’s Ball of Migrant Heritage Commission (MHC) on June 7 and PAFC’s annual independence day gala ball on June 20.
The PAFC celebration will open with the “Brown Strokes” art show at the Philippine embassy on June 3. This will be followed on June 5 by “Simbuyo,” celebrating Filipino Culture and the Arts, which opens at 6:30 p.m. at the Grand Hall of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints at 9900 Stoneybrook Dr. in Kensington, Maryland. Co-sponsored by the Philippine embassy, the show will be free. Among participants are the Ateneo Alumni Chorus, Northern Virginia Rondalla, the Filipino American Cultural Arts Society and the Effie Nanas Dance Company from the Philippines.
The Migrant Heritage Commission said it will hold its 4th Annual People’s Ball on Sunday, June 7 from 2:30 to 9:30 p.m. at the Arlington Ballroom of the Marriott Crystal Gateway Hotel in Arlington, Virginia.
Music will be provided by Armonia Latina and DJ Jojo. MHC said it will be the biggest Filipino American community gala that aims at “bringing people together to foster a culture of unity and service. Theme of the ball is ”Celebrating Filipino Spirit in the Remaking of America.” It said the ball will also mark 103 Years of Filipino Migration to the U.S. and to honor and serve the migrants. Master of ceremonies is Ms. Gel Santos-Relos, ABS-CBN’s TFC’s Balitang America’s & Citizen Pinoy TV Programs’ top-rated Host/Newscaster. Ticket is $62 per person. MHC says proceeds will go to MHC’s charitable-institutional programs and projects and to help our “kababayans” and immigrants. For more info, call: 703-273-1196, 202-247-0117, 202-631-8856, 703-675-6334, 1-888-MHC-1196 (Toll Free) Facsimile: (703) 273-4838
The PAFC’s annual Independence Day Gala Ball” will be held from 6:30pm to 1:00am at the JW Marriott Hotel, Washington, DC . The first Filipino American Congressman, Steve Austria of Ohio has been invited to be the guest speaker. The popular D’ Harmony Band will provide the music. Regular tickets are on sale for $80. There are three levels of individual sponsorships: Benefactor – $250 per person; Friends’ Circle – $150 per person; Corporate – $120 per person. For reservations, please contact Nanette Carreon at 240.475.2411.
Proceeds will go to the PAFC’s projects.
In announcing the cancellation of the parade and fair, Ador Carreon, PAFC president and chair of the festival said: “We are all aware that our nation’s economic recession is adversely affecting charities and non-profit organizations as consumers and corporations pull back on charitable giving. In light of this, the PAFC Board has made the difficult decision to cancel the Philippine Fair for this year.”
June 3 – 12 “Brown Strokes on a White Canvas,”* an exhibit of Filipino-American artists and photographers in the area will kick-off the June Festival. Opening reception will be on Wednesday, June 3, 2009 at the Philippine Embassy. Contact is Julian Oteyza 703.969.5469 or joteyza@verizon.net
June 5, 2009 (Friday) 6:30pm – 8:30pm “Youth Cultural Night” – featuring Effie Nanas Dance School of the Philippines and local talent. Contact: Becky Pagsibigan 703.304.7247 or pagsibiganr@aol.com
Sunday, June 28- 10am-5:00pm* “Pistang Pilipino/Community Picnic/Sports **Fest” will be held at the Tucker Road Recreational Center on 1770 Tucker Road , Ft. Washington , Maryland . The Pistang Pilipino (Filipino Fiesta) will consist of a cultural show drawn from the community’s outstanding performers, a parade of colorful costumes and, delicious exotic food and product vendors displaying their wares.
Associations are encouraged to bring their picnic fare. Volleyball groups can sign up for the sports competition.
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