Pasko 2014 : Philippine Christmas in Tampa, Florida

Bring your family and friends to a traditional Philippine Christmas as the Philippine Cultural Foundation, Inc. in cooperation with the Philippine Nurses Association, Gulf Coast Chapter bring you “PASKO 2014” at the Bayanihan Arts and Events Center on Sunday, December 21, 2014 from 12:00 Noon to 6:00 PM!

For $3.00 (free for children 5 and under), one will be able to experience Chirstmas as it is celebrated in the Philippines. There will be non-stop entertainment by local Tampa Bay artists including numbers by the Philippine Choral Group, Philippine Performing Arts Company, Inc. and Musikong Kawayan Bamboo Ensemble as they present traditional and modern carols and dances. There will also be lots of games with various prizes for children and adults alike. Each member organization of the Foundation will also be competing for the best Christmas Tree presentation. The public is also welcome to join the Philippine Parol (Lantern) competition. As a highlight of the event, a unique Christmas Pageant will also be presented!

Of course, there will be tons of traditional food and merchandise for purchase! Various Fil-Am vendors will be invited to bring you putobumbong, pancit, halo-halo, kakanin and other delicacies!

Gift-Giving at “PASKO 2014”

Everyone is encouraged to bring special gifts for their family and friends to be distributed by Santa! The kids will really enjoy this!

Philippine Nativity at the Bahay Kubo

A special Philippine Nativity Scene will also be set up at the Bahay Kubo Complex at the Philippine Village (aka PhilFest Grounds) as arranged by Bahay Kubo Committee chairman Sylvia de la Cruz in cooperation with special sponsors. This will be on display from December 15, 2014 to January 6, 2015.

“PASKO 2014” is chaired by Alma Bacalan-Asuncion from the Philippine Nurses Association, Gulf Coast Chapter which is also hosting the event. PNA-GC is currently headed by Tita Edralin Ravi, association president.

For more information about “Pasko 2014”, please contact Alma Asuncion at (727) 642-8407 or Tita Ravi at (727) 455-0224.

PCFI’s Bayanihan Arts and Events Center is located at 14301 Nine Eagles Drive, Tampa, FL 33626. For more information about the Foundation, please visit our website at www.pcfitampa.org .