PhilFest 2010
Friday – Sunday, March 26-28, 2010
Philippine Cultural Foundation, Inc.
14301 Nine Eagles Drive
Tampa, FL 33626
Tel. (813) 925-1232
With Rudy Bautista as Chairman, assisted by Vice Chairmen David Sweet, Roger Caculitan and Roy Covarrubias and 24 PhilFest committees, PhilFest preparations are in full swing at the Philippjne Cultural Enrichment Complex in Tampa, Florida. The Philippine Cultural Foundation, Inc., has scheduled its much- awaited trademark three-day PhilFest on the 26th to the 28th of March. This is the Foundation’s 15th premier fund-raising event for the maintenance and upkeep of the Philippine Cultural Enrichment Complex and funding of its various projects.
As in previous PhilFests Filipinos and Filipino Americans in Florida will swell with pride as the Complex is transformed into an impressive festival-like atmosphere where people of all ages congregate and chat about anything under the sun or wander through the festival grounds in awe of all the things the festival has to offer. Each year traditionally 12,00-13,000 people are in attendance at this event and are treated to a memorable weekend of wholesome fun, delicious food and high class entertainment
Food vendors from various ethnic regions in the Philippines housed in our Fiesta Pavilion and Philippine-themed food booths around the Philippine Village serve savory delicacies of all kinds. Merchandise vendors sell Philippine handicrafts, colorful Philippine attire and accessories.
PCFI’s resident performing cultural groups ( Musikong Kawayan Bamboo Ensemble, Philippine Choral Group, Philippine Performing Arts Company and Indak Pambata) will again regale the audience with their heartwarming and awesome renditions of Philippine songs and folk dances. Likewise, other song and dance groups from around the state will also perform.
Another yearly event people look forward to is TAWAG NG TANGHALAN, the adult counterpart of American Idol, scheduled for Friday evening and TANGHALANG PAMBATA, the youth version, scheduled for early Sunday afternoon. Saturday will feature the traditional Mrs. PhilFest and Flores de PhilFest parade with children and ladies attired in the most gorgeous gowns / native costumes and their escorts .The evening will end with the now-famous YOUTH REVOLUTION 2010, an intercollegiate competition featuring the talents of dancers from several colleges and universities in Florida.
Again , this year, staff from the Philippine Consular Office in Washington, D.C., will hold the Consulate- On -Wheels will be at the Bayanihan Arts and Events Center on Saturday and Sunday. This will culminate in the Dual Citizenship Ceremony at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday.
Cultural exhibits will once again be displayed at the Bayanihan Arts and Events Center throughout the festival. The displays will feature various historical information and artifacts from different parts of the Philippines. National and regional costumes will be worn by live models and mannequins and musical entertainment will also be provided. YUGYUGAN 2010 ( Philippine Street Dancing), in which PCFI member organizations compete for prizes for most colorful costume and choreography, is also some sight to watch.
The Grand Raffle Drawing, with cash prizes of $3,000, $2,000 and $500 will be held on Sunday afternoon before the coronation of Mrs. PhilFest 2010 and Grand Parade winners. The Mrs. PhilFest competition is participated in by some PCFI member organizations to raise funds for PCFI. The candidate of the organization raising the most funds is awarded the Mrs. PhilFest crown.
Advance PhilFest tickets are $5 and will cost $6 at the gate. Children under 5 are free. Advance tickets and raffle tickets may be credited to the Mrs. PhilFest candidate of your choice.
Mark your calendars and see you all at PhilFest !