PhilFest 2002

[jon]

PhilFest 2002 will be in Tampa April 5,6,7.  Not much detail beyond that.  Guess I will go and eat some food and stalk some unsuspecting Pinays.

Jon

[BrianN]

... in response to PhilFest 2002, posted by jon on Mar 17, 2002

Told the ex about this today and she got rather excited and intends to go down there with her b/f... said the Banihayan Arts org. has been around longer than dirt and set up great stuff.

[jon]

... in response to PhilFest 2002, posted by jon on Mar 17, 2002

I pulled over on the roadside an wrote down this info from
a billboard: April 5,6,7.  3/4 miles north of Tampa Bay
Downs, or 2 miles north Oldsmar Flea Market off Race Track
Road.  Call 813-925-1232.

Wanna met up?

BASTA PINOY NEWS:  FLORIDA Tampa

PHILFEST 2001

A GRAND SHOWCASE OF PHILIPPINE CULTURE

TAMPA, Florida (Basta Pinoy) -- A great experience awaits  visitors from around the United States when they attend the Sixth Annual Philippine Festival, PhilFest 2001 on April 6, 7, and 8, 2001 at the Philippine Cultural Enrichment Complex, located at its 10-acre festival grounds at Nine Eagles Road, Tampa, Florida.

For those who have not been to the Philippines, a visit to the three-day affair will provide a glimpse of a Philippine barrio fiesta, that showcases the rich Filipino culture and heritage.

From the intricate and delicately detailed cultural dances to Filipino delicacies such as "ginatan", "bibingka", "halo-halo" served at barrio-inspired booths, Philippine martial-arts demonstrations, singing competition, a wide array of fun and entertainment for the young ones, and learning awaits visitors.  Not to be missed is  a live concert performance by AmericanFilipino western singer  "Miss JANET CLARK", one of Nashville's hottest  contemporary country recording artist.  

For Filipino-Americans born here in America, this would be a great opportunity to experience their heritage and discover their roots.

For the benefit of the Philippine Bayanihan Arts Center.  Advance tickets are $4 each.  At the gate $5 each. (Children 5 and under Free).  For additional information and directions contact Philippine Cultural Foundation, Inc., 16409 Ashwood Drive, Tampa, Florida 33624. Tel: 813.931.8687 or 727.596.2281.

Useful maps and driving directions at: http://maps.yahoo.com
See also: PHILFEST: In the Bayanihan Tradition

[JephW]

... in response to More  PhilFest 2002, posted by jon on Mar 18, 2002

Be great for my wife as she'll only have been here for a couple weeks.  If you give me directions where to meet we'll be there to meet you.  Is it okay if I invite some of the rest of the Online Fil/Am Central Florida Community?

Sounds like fun.

[BrianN]

... in response to PhilFest 2002, posted by jon on Mar 17, 2002

[JephW]

... in response to PhilFest 2002, posted by jon on Mar 17, 2002

I live in Orlando and would love to go with my wife.  Hopefully we'll hear more like LOCATION.

[jon]

... in response to Definitely can't find it on the web, posted by JephW on Mar 18, 2002

I want a finder's fee.