The Association for the Advancement of Filipino American Arts and Culture, also known as FilAm ARTS, is a multi-disciplinary community arts organization whose mission is to advance the understanding of the arts and diverse cultural heritage of Pilipinos in the United States. With three public programs - the Annual Festival of Philippine Arts & Culture, the statewide Pilipino Artists Network, and the arts education program, Eskuwela Kultura, FilAm ARTS' organizational purpose is to engage diverse peoples in cultural arts as a synergistic approach to individual and community self-determination and empowerment.
About FPAC 20
Now celebrating 20 years of tradition, culture, and community, FPAC annually features a variety of pavilions and stages for Pilipino artists to showcase their work. Two stages present traditional to contemporary artistry in music, dance, spoken word, comedy, and much more. The Pilipino Artists Network (PAN) Pavilion highlights visual artistry and craftsmanship in live painting, book readings, Baybayin (Pilipino script) workshops, and artwork for sale. At the Seniors' Village, one enjoys Harana (serenading) and storytelling. The Babaylan Pavilion featuresPilipino indigenous arts, practices and beliefs, as a way of fostering reconnection with one’s cultural roots and promoting cultural identity. The Youth Pavilion engages children in kite-making, dance workshops, and Pustura (Dress-up in traditional Pilipino costumes), and arts and crafts.
FPAC truly is a family event with something for every age to enjoy!
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By wessle on September 28, 2011 - 10:55pm
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