June 6, 2026 l Saturday

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Armory Court Main Stage

11AM – 12PM l Grand Opening Ceremony 

• United States of America National Anthem Kaia Mary C. Kearns

• Republic of the Philippines National Anthem Veronica Bella

• Welcome Remarks JP Paredes, President Filipino Cultural Heritage Society of Washington

• Keynote Speaker Rose Ann Lopez, Director of Facilities, Planning & Operations, Seattle Center

• Performance by Sayaw Fipino Folk Dance Troupe

• Closing Remarks JP Paredes

Emcees: JP Paredes & Teza Mendoza

 

12PM – 12:30PM l Rayleen Castillote

 

12:30PM – 1PM I Cordillera Dances, BIBAK Pacific Northwest

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1PM – 1:30PM I Eleanor Thoemke, Composer and singer

 

1:30PM – 2PM l IDIC Dance Group

 

2PM – 2:30PM l Rigor Coloma

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2:30PM – 3:30PM l FCS Kalahi Cultural Dance Ensemble and the Magsayawan Ketchikan

 

3:30PM – 4:30PM I Ensemble of Filipino Music, FAAIE Bayanihan Rondalla

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4:30PM – 5PM I Balakiya

 

5PM – 6PM I Kundiman Through the Years, Gianni Aiello

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6PM – 7PM l Simply Music

 

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Armory Court

11AM – 7PM l Culinary Arts Exhibit by Violet Noriega, author and culinary art specialist.

 

11AM – 7PM l Historical Exhibit by Dorothy L. Cordova, Ph.D., Co-founder and Director of the Filipino American National Historical Society (FANHS)

 

​​11AM – 7PM l Informational and Merchandise booths

 

  

Armory Loft Lobby

11AM – 7PM I Art Exhibit by Melissa Llamas, Noel Bote, and the late Del Bermudez

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11AM – 7PM I Photography Exhibit by John Philip Paredes

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West Armory Balcony

11AM – 7PM I Display by BIBAK Pacific Northwest

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East Armory Balcony

11AM – 7PM I Children’s Hands-on Activities Coordinated by Thomas Abalahin, Youth Development Program Coordinator, Filipino Community of Seattle

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Armory Loft 1A

11AM – 2:30PM I Rizal, Heroes and Martyrs by SIKLAB, coordinated by Roger Rigor

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2:30PM – 7PM I Filipino Tattoo Traditions with Lane Wilcken

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Armory Loft 1B

1PM – 2:30PM I Filipino American Stories from Seattle’s Central Area and Rainier Valley by Pinoy Words Expressed Kultura Arts

 

2:30PM – 3PM I Book Conversation with Dr. Bernard Remollino

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3PM – 4PM I Bayanihan Boxing Workshop

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Armory Loft 2

11AM – 6PM I DIWA Films Showcase by Adrian Alarilla

 

 

Armory Loft 3

11AM – 7PM I Artifacts Exhibition by Burton Holt, Charity Bagatsing, and Albert Quińo

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Mural Roadway

11AM – 7PM l Food Booths Featuring LBee’s Filipino Deli, 2Guys Grill on Wheels, 88 Cues, SapSap Express, Nana’s Food Bites, Eggroll Hut, Tacos El YoYo, Natalie’s Sugar Cane and Desserts, and Sweet Fortune

 

11AM – 7PM l Garments, Wares, and Goods by Native Creations