Performances

Variety Show
A wide range of performers will grace the stage to showcase the depth of talent in the local Filipino American community. The current line-up includes the following performers and groups: Eva Sabiniano, Keanna Mendoza, David Cenidoza, DJ Cenidoza, Austin Messina, Allejah Quilit, Belle Silverio, Bella Cabading, Jessica Domingo, special guest Timmy Pavino, FACES Dance Group, IDIC Young Once Dance Group, FASA’s SAYAW Dance Group, Barangay Dance Troupe of Auburn, Mabuhay Performers, and Miss Pagdiriwang 2011. READ MORE

Filipino Martial Arts Demonstrations
Arnis, kali, and eskrima are forms of the Filipino Combative Arts as taught by Punong Guro Myrlino P. Hufana, Founder and Grandmaster of the World Filipino Martial Arts Association. The Bellevue Academy of Martial Arts offers regular training in the Filipino Martial Arts (FMA)-led by Punong Guro and several certified instructors. Filipino Martial Arts is a combative art, a complete system of self-defense, and a standalone fighting system. READ MORE

Summer Hypin’ up Young Pinoy Entertainers (H.Y.P.E.)
This youth-focused event, chaired by Annabel Lee Garcia-Andresen, Charmaine Felix and LeMar Mattox, is a showcase of young Filipino talent, featuring DJ Frank I & DJ Kamikaze, Kontagious, Brown'Dout band, Agnes Ingarra, Luke Ulavale, FILSTAR Productions, 4Styles Crew, Justin Faylona, Kayla Florendo, Nicole Ramirez, Emnace and more! This event is tailored to young people, but all ages are encouraged to attend! READ MORE

Musical Extravaganza
Led by Flori Montante, this showcase of musical and dance talent is a popular annual event at Pagdiriwang. Participants include Karl Marx Reyes, Roque Brothers, and the Pilipino American Youth Organization (PAYO) of Tacoma. READ MORE

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Tribal Extravaganza
Indigenous dances of various tribes of the Cordillera Region and of the Island of Mindanao. This event is performed by the Filipinas Performing Arts of WA State (FPAWS) performing the tribal dances and the music is provided by LIKHA Pilipino Folk Ensemble. READ MORE

Ethnyka Fashion Show
Feast your eyes with a colorful showcase of tribal outfits worn by various tribes from the Cordillera Region and the islands of Mindanao. Presented by the Filipinas Performing Arts of WA State (FPAWS), this is followed by a contemporary ethnic fashion collection.

Fil-Am Jam
The Fil-Am Jam is an annual Pagdiriwang event organized by Chito Refuerzo. This outdoor musical concert features a variety of bands and performers like Akustik Vibe, Duplo, Mixed Seeds, Brown'Dout and Payday Daddy. Catch these bands perform live at the Mural Amphitheater starting at 12 noon on both days. READ MORE

Filipino Youth Activities (FYA) Drill Team
Starting a grand celebration also entails a marvelous encore! As the festival starts with a bang, it ends with a blast! Precision marches, combined with elegant moves drawn from traditional Philippine dances, are the trademark of the acclaimed FYA Drill Team, and every year they bring Pagdiriwang to a rousing close. Directed by Lynette Consego. READ MORE