JUNE 1, 2024 l Saturday

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Armory Court Main Stage

11AM – 12PM l Grand Opening Ceremony 

• US National Anthem & Philippine National Anthem Veronica Bella

• Welcome Remarks JP Paredes, FCHSW President

• Keynote Speaker Rufino Ignacio, FCHSW Vice President

• Singkil by SAYAW Filipino Folk Dance Troupe

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

• Video Performances of The Quarentados, Philippine Airlines, and Philippine Department of Tourism

• Closing Remarks JP Paredes

Emcees: JP Paredes & Teza Mendoza

 

12PM – 12:30PM l Filipino Folk Songs and Inspired Originals by Aireene Espiritu of The Sampaguitas

 

12:30PM – 1PM I Barrio Fiesta and Maria Clara-Inspired Dances Featuring the SAYAW Filipino Folk Dance Troupe. Patrick Pineda, dance instructor, and Liezel Moraleja-Hackett, dance instructor and choreographer

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1PM – 1:30PM I Barrio Bliss: A Dance Tribute to Rural Filipino Life by the FCS Kalahi Cultural Dance Ensemble, Bennyroyce Royon, Social, Arts, and Culture Program Manager of Filipino Community of Seattle; Juliet Cheatle, dance instructor and choreographer

 

1:30PM – 2PM l The Maiden Flight of Philippine Airlines in Seattle by

Marissa P. Dimaano, Asst. Vice President, Passenger Sales Philippines of Philippine Airlines

 

2PM – 2:30PM l Philippine Regional Dances of the Countryside by the Filipiniana Multicultural Dance Troupe (FMDT), with Cecilia Filio, choreographer

 

2:30PM – 3PM I Recognition Awards Presentation by JP Paredes and Rufino S. Ignacio 

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3PM – 3:30PM I Rigor & Frank

 

3:30PM – 4PM I Vibrant Rhythms: Colors of Mindanao by Filipinas Performing Arts of Washington State and the FCS Kalahi Dance Ensemble

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4PM – 4:45PM l Fashion Extravaganza of Miss Philippines Washington State by Colors N Bloom

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4:45PM – 7PM l Musika at Iba Pa Featuring TNT Band and Kabagiz

 

 

Armory Court

11AM – 7PM l Culinary Arts Exhibit

"Pampalamig" 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 I Philippine Airlines

Presented by Marissa P. Dimaano, Asst. Vice President, Passenger Sales Philippines of Philippine Airlines

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11AM – 7PM l Informational and Merchandise booths

 

  

West Armory Balcony

11AM – 7PM I Informational and Selling Booths

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Armory Loft Lobby

11AM – 7PM I Solo Art Exhibition

By Francis Arnaiz, visual artist, poet, philanthropist, and PBA legend

 

 

Armory Loft 2

11AM – 7PM I Photography Exhibition

Featuring Bong Serrano, artist and writer, with Leia Maminta Smith, Ph.D., coordinator

 

 

Armory Loft 3

11AM – 7PM I Artifacts Exhibition

Featuring Burton Holt, artist and artifacts collector

 

 

Armory Loft 4

11AM – 1PM I DIWA Film Showcase by Adrian Alarilla

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1PM – 2:30PM I Ang Iyong Boses (Your Own Voices) Featuring Joel Barroquiel Tan, Gerie Ventura, Devin Cabanilla, Ebo Barton, Oscar Peñaranda, with Robert Francis Flor, playwright

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2:30PM – 7PM I DIWA Film Showcase by Adrian Alarilla

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Mural Roadway

11AM – 7PM l Food Trucks Featuring Uncle Mike’s Filipino Comfort Food,

El Koreano, and MoMocha

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11AM – 7PM l Food Booths Featuring LBee’s Filipino Deli and Eggroll Hut

 

11AM – 7PM l Garments, wares, and goods by Native Creations and Indian Arts