Interested in helping out with FPAC?Contact our Volunteer Coordinator, Selyna Arciaga, selyna@filamarts.org.

FPAC Work Day this Saturday, August 30th from 11am – 4pm.

If you can make this work day that would be great! We will be working on concession items & taking care of other logistical needs. The work day will be held at FilAm Arts which is housed at the Hollywood Youth & Family Center (607 N. Vermont Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90004).

Please let us know if you can volunteer this Saturday at volunteer@filamarts.org

Thank you and I hope to see you soon!

Elaine Dolalas
Logistics Co-Director
Festival of Philippine Arts & Culture
lainey@filamarts.org
323-913-4663

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Join us for the 17th Annual Festival of Philippine Arts and Culture (FPAC) on September 6 & 7, 2008 at Point Fermin Park in San Pedro, CA.

FPAC is Southern California’s largest and longest running Filipino tradition. FPAC is made possible by over 250 participating artists, 400 volunteers and 25,000 attendees over the weekend. Set in the breathtaking seaside park of Point Fermin, FPAC has something for the whole family to enjoy.

Headlining this year’s Festival is Latin Soul Living Legend, Joe Bataan. Described as a romantic street punk, a jailbird with spirit, a champion of the blue-collar underdog – Joe Bataan is a rebel with soul. Known for such hits as “Ordinary Guy (Afrofilipino),” “Gypsy Woman,” and “Mi Nube (My Cloud)” Joe Bataan’s music has a multigenerational and multicultural reach. He returns to FPAC to bless us again with his music and boundless energy.

Also headlining this year is Christine “Happy Slip” Gambito. An internet celeberity, Happy Slip is the #8 most subscribed ever on YouTube and has had over 6 million hits!!! Earlier this year, she was also named an Ambassador by the Department of Tourism, Philippines.

In addition to Joe Bataan and Happy Slip, we are proud to bring back some FPAC favorites, such as Bambu, Anthony Castelo, Kayamanan Ng Lahi Philippine Folk Arts, Rondalla Club of Los Angeles, Kiwi, the Committee, Sampaguita Dance Ensemble, KULTURA, IMB Academy, the Balut eating contest, Seniors’ Vegetable contest, the youth Ati-Atihan parade, live art and painting at the Pilipino Artist Network Pavilion and much much more.

We are also excited to introduce newcomers to the Festival, such as the Tinikling Dance Battle and Modern Dance Showcase featuring Kaba Modern, as well as a whole variety of amazing performers.

There is so much to experience at this year’s FPAC. Please check back often at our website – www.filamarts.org – for any information and additional updates.

Please spread the word – forward this email, tell your friends! – and we will see you this September 6 & 7 at Point Fermin!

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