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30th Festival of Philippine Arts and Culture-Point Fermin Park
September 14 @ 12:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Get ready for a Filipino-American experience filled with vibrant performances, delicious Filipino cuisine, traditional arts, and an incredible community spirit. FILAMARTS, in partnership with the City of Los Angeles, proudly presents the 30th Festival of Philippine Arts and Culture (FPAC) on Saturday, September 14, from 12 to 9 p.m. at Point Fermin Park in San Pedro, CA. “It’s time to celebrate, discover, and become part of a thriving community. The 30th anniversary theme is “Ang Pagbabalik” – A Homecoming. It’s a testament to the enduring legacy of Filipino culture in Los Angeles and the power of community!” Giselle Tongi-Walters, FILAMARTS Executive Director, proudly explained.
Giovanni Ortega, Festival Director, added “ The momentous festival will provide a wide variety of pavilions ranging from seniors, childrens, ancestral and culinary and two stages, a Main Stage and a Discovery Stage with simultaneous performances and panel discussions.” Point Fermin Park was where the Festival of Philippine Arts and Culture (FPAC) was held for 19 consecutive years in the past. The last two years, FPAC was held at the Levitt Pavilion in MacArthur Park, Los Angeles.
MAIN STAGE
This year’s FPAC Main Stage will feature famous Filipino-American artists and cultural performers showcasing the essence of Filipino art and culture, including musical acts like Joe Bataan, Roger Rigor of VST and Co. with Bootleg Orchestra, Tia Carrere, Bambu and Prometheus Brown a.k.a. Barkada, Cheesa and Jake Zyrus, Ruby Ibarra’s Bolo Music Group and cultural performers like Pakaraguian Kulintang Ensemble, Malaya Filipino American Dance Arts, Rondalla Club of Los Angeles and Kayamanan ng Lahi.
DISCOVERY STAGE
In festivals past, there was always a second stage for newer performers. This year, The Discovery Stage (formerly called “Generations”) returns and will showcase up and coming music