Pagdiriwang Philippine Festival will take place on June 1–2: 11 a.m.–7 p.m. at the Armory Food & Event Hall and Mural Amphitheatre. The festival is part of the Seattle Center Festál series. It is free and open to the public. More information to come.
The festival commemorates the anniversary of Philippine Independence with the word ‘Pagdiriwang’ meaning ‘festival’. It offers a glimpse of Filipino heritage and culture through music, dance, arts, history, literature, and crafts.
The celebration will feature:
Traditional and Contemporary Dance Performances by FCS Kalahi Dance Company, Filipiniana Multicultural Dance Troupe, BIBAK Pacific Northwest, FACES Dance Group, Filipinas Performing Arts of Washington State, and SAYAW of the Filipino American Student Association at the University of Washington
Variety of Classical and New Music by Veronica Bella, Rigor Coloma, Fil-Am Society Choir, Tess Guerzon, TNT Band, and Kabagiz
DIWA Films Showcase
Fil-Am Fusion Fashion Show & Fashion Extravaganza of Miss Philippines Washington State by Colors N Bloom
Art, Photography, and Artifacts Exhibits
Children’s Hands-on Activities and Art Projects
Food Trucks and Booths including El Koreano, Uncle Mike’s, LBee’s Filipino Deli, and Eggroll Hut, plus merchandise booths
