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In celebration of the 112th Philippine Independence Day
San Francisco,
June 12, 2010 1:30PM to 4:00 PM
The San Francisco Filipino community in association with West Bay Pilipino Multi-Service and the Filipino Veterans Living Heritage Project present: Filipiniana at Union Square Philippine Independence Day Celebration.
The afternoon event will start with an opening reception and unveiling of the Dewey Monument Plaque at 1:30 PM.
The Memorial Plaque accurately portrays the struggles in the Philippines after Commodore Dewey's victory in Manila Bay and the United States took possession of the islands.
The unveiling will be followed by a free cultural presentation from 2 to 4 PM. Performers include Filipino soprano, Stephanie Rees; tenor, Dr. Tito Yusi; the Singing Priests of the San Francisco Archdiocese, the Barangay Dancers, FilVet Rondalla and other surprise guest appearances.
The Filipiniana at Union Square Philippine Independence Day Gala is a major celebration by the Filipino community of the San Francisco Bay Area to create awareness of the Philippine culture and for many Filipino-Americans to rekindle their roots and heritage and to raise funds for charity projects.
The Philippine Consul General, San Francisco elected officials and several VIPs have confirmed their attendance.
Please invite all your family and friends, the event is FREE to the public. Dress code is Barong, Terno or Bestida.
Front row seats have been reserved for everyone dressed in traditional Filipiniana.
Recent positive developments in the Philippines suggest a resurgence of Filipino vitality and a rising tide lifts all boats.
