Celebrate Filipino History Month at Hilo Barrio Fiesta
To be held on October 14 from 10am to 2pm at the University of Hawaii at Hilo’s Campus Center Plaza, the Hilo Barrio Fiesta is a celebration of the Filipino community, culture and history organized by the Samahang Filipino Club of Hawaii Community College, Bayanihan Club of the University of Hawaii at Hilo and Hawaii Island Filipino organizations.
The event features various Filipino food trucks, cultural performances, games, art exhibits, karaoke contest, and more activities that promote Filipino history in Hawaii.
“It’s important to celebrate the significant contributions of Filipinos to Hawaiʻi’s history and to continue to perpetuate our culture and educate future generations to be proud of their roots,” says Ela Mae Gamilo, President of the Samahang Club of Hawaii Community College. “We invite everyone to join us at this celebration.”
The event is free and open to the public. For more information regarding the event, visit FilipinoHistoryMonth.com.
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