CHICAGO –- Two of the biggest Filipino American events in the Chicago area will be back next year.
The Piyesta Pinoy in Chicago will be indoors in spring while the Piyesta Pinoy in Bolingbrook will be outdoors in summer.
Once again, both events will be coordinated by the Philippine American Cultural Foundation in partnership with the Philippine Consulate General in Chicago.
Piyesta Pinoy in Chicago will be held Sunday, March 20, 2016 as part of the Neighborhoods of the World series, Sundays February to April 2016 at Navy Pier’s Crystal Gardens.
Chicago is famous for its ethnic neighborhoods, and Navy Pier is proud to honor the city’s Filipino community with this cultural celebration for all ages. This afternoon of lively folk music, traditional dance, cuisineaand arts and crafts is free and open to the public.
The Filipino community has been invited to participate for the fifth year in a row.
Save the Date in the summer: Saturday, June 4, 2016 for the 3rd Philippine Fest Celebration (Piyesta Pinoy sa Bolingbrook) at the Bolingbrook Performing Arts Center in Bolingbrook.
Last year’s event attracted about 7,500 people, 10 food vendors, 25 merchandise and service vendors and 12 not-for-profit organizations.
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It featured 12 hours of music and dance entertainment including performances by superstar Sam Milby from the Philippines, singer Geneva Cruz from California and several other local singers, dancers and musical bands plus cooking demos by well-known Fil-Am chefs, several other interactive activities and children’s games.
To donate to PACF and to get more information on Piyesta Pinoy and all other PACF events visit the newly designed Philippine American Cultural Foundation websites – https://pacfmidwest.org/.
The Piyesta Pinoy Committee is inviting performers, artists, sponsors, partners, donors, vendors, exhibit/display/information booth/table participants and volunteers to join next year’s Piyesta Pinoy celebration.
To join, fill up the appropriate application forms that are now available for downloads in our website – https://www.piyestapinoy.net/. Application forms for performers and artists must be submitted on or before January 18, 2016.
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