PHILIPPINE FESTIVAL

2008 CALENDAR OF EVENTS

June 1 Philippine Fair & Parade

A street festival showcasing the rich and diverse cultures that influenced the dance, music, cuisine and arts of the Philippines. The Fair features exotic cuisine, handicrafts, family-oriented games, live band performances as well as a parade display of colorful costumes and vignettes amidst music and fanfare.

Free and open to the public!

Fun starts at 10:00am.

Venue: Pennsylvania Avenue (between 3rd and 6th Streets), NW, Washington, DC.

Contacts: Ernie Cordero 703-409-7535 or ecordero436@aol.com  

Food Vendors call Dulce Guevara 301-491-6840

Product or Service Vendors call Joe Fernandez 703-988-9909

June 2-13 Brown Strokes on a White Canvas

Showcases Filipino American artists in the Washington, DC area.

Opening Reception: Thursday, June 5, 6:00-8:00pm

Venue: Philippine Embassy

Contact: Julian Oteyza 703-536-3173

June 7 Philippine Independence Day Gala Ball

An evening of fun attended by the Filipino American community: where businessmen and women, community volunteers, guests from the diplomatic corps, federal, state and local governments meet on the dance floor. The Gala Ball commemorates Philippine Independence with cultural presentations, entertainment and dancing to a live band.

Tickets: $80.00 per person

Venue: Marriott Crystal Gateway, 1700 Jefferson Davis Highway, Arlington, VA

Contacts: Aida Bacarra: 301-530-7819; Becky Pagsibigan: 703-759-6106

June 14 Tennis Tournament

Venue Jefferson District Park 7900 Lee Hwy, Falls Church, VA 22042

Saturday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Championships will be held at the PICNIC

Contact Ed Tiong 703-403-5624; Danny Francia 301-642-1521.

Visit website: www.filamtennis.com

June 21 Fil Am Youth Festival

Join us for a fun-packed day featuring sports (basketball, track, soccer, badminton and tennis), Philippine Games, workshop on folk dancing, hip-hop, arnis/eskrima martial arts, cultural dialogue, live musical performances, and many more.

Free & open to the public!

Venue: Bishop O'Connell High School, 6600 Little Falls Road, Arlington, VA 22213

Contacts: Ed Tiong: 703-403-5624; Luz Tatlonghari: 571-331-1085; Gerry

Llames: 703-231-2623. Visit website: www.filamyouth.com and www.filamtennis.com

June 29 Community Picnic/SportsFest

Fun for the entire family! Cheer on your favorite volleyball team, pack your picnic baskets, relax and enjoy the day!

Free and Open to the Public

Venue: Tucker Road Recreation and Sports Center, Fort Washington, MD

Contacts: Art Caliguiran 703-868-6342; Paul Lozano 240-423-3504

Volleyball: Joe Fernandez: 703-819-5270

PFC Raffle: Round trip tickets to the Philippines and Continental USA donated by Northwest Airlines

Contact: Moks Laureles: 202-957-1620

Sponsored by: Philippine American Foundation for Charities, Inc.

PFC 2008 Chair: Ilocano Society of America