Philippine Festival 2003

Art Exhibit

Youth Dialogue

Fair and Parade

Gala Ball

Graphic designed by Jun Eusebio

Live Concert

Rizal Youth Awards

Picnic

Sports Festival

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

Philippine Festival 2003 Art Exhibit - "Brown Strokes on a White Canvas" - June 1^st- 30^th

A tasteful art exhibit of diverse works by renowned Filipino artists presenting a kaleidoscopic view of the Philippine American Experience.

George Mason University, Arlington Campus, Arlington, Virginia
(Opening Reception , June 8th, 5:00 p.m.- 7:00 p.m.)
Contact: Julian Oteyza (703) 536-3173joteyza@erols.com

Philippine Festival 2003 Children's Art Contest - A special production by the Art Committee.
Bring your talented children to the June 15^th fair early, to compete for recognition and prizes!

Filipino American Youth Dialogue - Saturday, June 14^th

"Living Documents: Our Stories" - Know Your History, Know Yourself.   Through oral history, middle and high school students learn more about the community and develop a deeper understanding of their own personal, racial and ethnic backgrounds.

9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Oxon Hill High School, 6701 Leyte Drive, Oxon Hill, Maryland
Contact: Jojo Maralit (202) 431-5656 mjmaralit@yahoo.com or maralit@post.harvard.edu

Philippine Festival 2003 Fair and Parade - Sunday, June 15^th

An ethnic street festival showcases some of the very best in Filipino culture.  The fair features exotic cuisine, native handicrafts, art exhibits and a free entertainment program of traditional folk music and dances.  The parade displays colorful costumes and cultural vignettes amidst music and fanfare.  Thousands of people from all over, participate in and enjoy this all day event held on the most famous avenue in the Nation's Capital.

9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. (9:00 a.m. Mass, 10:00 a.m. Ribbon Cutting, 1:00 p.m. Parade)
Pennsylvania Avenue between 11th & 13th Streets, N.W., Washington, D.C.
(Near Metro Center and Federal Triangle subway stops)
Contact: Presy Guevara (301) 871-7423; Beth Wong (301) 434-1269
Food/Trade/Information Booths: Nina Cunanan (202) 473-2301; Gary Vias (301) 706-7415
Cultural Program: Annie Rivera (703) 927-1498; Jess Gatchalian (703) 578-4136
Parade: Ernie Cordero (703) 241-9115; Joyce Quejas-Risdon (202) 331-3950

2003 Fair layout and Parade route map

2003 Parade Participants List (almost 40 organizations will march!)

Some Fair and Parade photos from last year

More 2002 photos (PAFC)


Philippine Festival 2003 Raffle - Grand prize is a round-trip ticket to the Philippines from the U.S., donated by Philippine Airlines. The drawing for this as well as other valuable prizes will be made at the June 29th community picnic (below). You may purchase tickets anytime from now until the actual drawing time. You do not have to be present to win.
Contact: Lito and Sol Ilagan (301) 598-5764, (202) 473-5412; Mila Nazal (202) 623-7439, (240) 505-3289

Philippine Festival 2003 Gala Ball - Saturday, June 21^st

A traditional elegant evening attended by members of the community and special guests from the diplomatic corps, federal, state and local governments, as well as from the private sector.  This formal event raises funds for charity and PAFC's educational and cultural projects.  Confirmed reservations are required (National Dress/Barong or Black Tie please).

6:30 p.m. - 1:00 a.m., Grand Ballroom, Crystal Gateway Marriot, Arlington, Virginia
Contact: Carmen Stull (301) 260-7472; Becky Pagsibigan (703) 759-6106

Live In Concert! - Geneva Cruz, with special guest, Tillie Moreno - Friday, June 27^th

Multi-talented female, dance pop singer and actress, Geneva Mendoza Cruz of Manila, Philippines, recently released her fourth solo album and will come to D.C., just for this one special performance.

8:30 p.m., Lisner Auditorium, George Washington University, 730 21st Street, N.W., Washington, D.C.
Contact: Jess Gatchalian (703) 578-4136; GW Lisner Box Office (202) 994-6800

Hot, hot, hot! - Geneva Cruz concert photos

Dr. Jose Rizal Youth Awards Day - Saturday, June 28^th

A special ceremony where elementary, middle and high school, as well as college, students are recognized for their outstanding academic achievement.

10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m., Embassy of the Philippines, 1600 Massachusetts Avenue, N.W., Washington, D.C.
Contact: Orly Barbosa (202) 879-6269

Philippine Festival 2003 Community Picnic and Sports Festival - Sunday, June 29^th

Picnic flier versions:  English  Tagalog

Family, friends and community supporters celebrate at this potluck picnic all day.  Open to the general public.  Filipino food and drink available for purchase.  Some tournament events will be held at athletic facilities next door.

Map        Directions

9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Bohrer Park at Summit Hall Farm, 506 S. Frederick Avenue, Gaithersburg, Maryland
Contact: Community Picnic Chairman - Fely Gomez (703) 971-8175
Overall SportsFest Chairman - Nick Tongson (703) 561-1144 NTongson@aami.org
Bowling Tournament: May 2, 9, 16, 23 - Nick Tongson (703) 561-1144
Tennis Tournament: June 7, 8 - Danny Francia (301) 309-8399
Paintball Tournament: June 21 - Jacki Albert (703) 444-9268
Billiards Tournament: June 22 - Nick Tongson (703) 561-1144
Volleyball Tournament: June 29 - Lovette Rosales (703) 624-5685

Philippine Festival 2003 was organized and produced by the Philippine Festival Committee (PFC). The PFC is a group of dedicated community volunteers who are donating their precious time, labor and financial resources, without recourse, to improve the lives of Filipinos, Filipino-Americans and all Americans at large.

Overall Philippine Festival Committee 2003 Chairman: Marie Remy Cabrera,
Montgomery County Philippine American Association (301) 654-4522
Co-Chairman: Carmen Stull, Philippine American Chamber of Commerce (301) 260-7472
2003 Press Relations Officer: Augustus Alzona (301) 530-8883 augustus@alzona.com