PCFI Website - PhilFest 2006

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MESSAGE FROM THE CHAIRMAN
03/14/08 - This is my last message as Chairman of the PCFI board. Elections for the next set of executive officers will be held on the first Sunday in May . On May 7, 2006 I assumed chairmanship of the board with mixed emotions. While I felt that... [more]

PPAC WINS TOP PRIZE IN DANCE COMPETITION
03/09/08 - The Philippine Performing Arts (PPAC) who represented the Filipinos of Tampa Bay won the First and Fourth Place at the recent Azalea International Folk Fair and Dance Competition beating 17 other countries in Valdosta, Georgia last Saturday, March 8th. The 3-day event was "The South's" 3rd Annual World Culture Dance Competition held in... [more]

TAWAG NG TANGHALAN 2006 WINNER GOES TO HOLLYWOOD
03/07/08 - Her family had already moved to Miramar, Florida when she became PhilFest “Tawag ng Tanghalan” Singing Competition winner in Tampa in April 2006, but for some time before that, 19-year-old Ramiele Malubay, who was recently ... [more]

THE BAYANIHAN COLONADE
03/07/08 - Another project to incorporate a new look to the Bayanihan Arts and Events Center facade and side has been initiated by our very talented graphic designer and board member... [more]

MYSTIC EAST: MUSIKONG KAWAYAN IN CONCERT 2007
08/23/07 - Once again, PCFI’s Musikong Kawayan Bamboo Ensemble is proud to present another major concert entitled “Mystic East” on Sunday, November 5, 2007 at 3:00PM at the Bayanihan Arts and Events Center. This... [more]

SAMPAGUITA BALL 2007: ANOTHER EVENING OF ELEGANCE
08/23/07 - On Saturday, September 15, 2007, the impressively and tastefully decorated Sampaguita Grand Ballroom of the PCFI Bayanihan Arts and Events... [more]

PHILIPPINE CHORAL GROUP PRESENTS "KUNDIMAN" CONCERT
08/22/07 - Philippine Choral Group under the continued leadership of Olivia Santiano, celebrating its 15th year anniversary will present KUNDIMAN on August 26 at 3PM at the Bayanihan Arts and... [more]

PERMANENT VENDORS PAVILION COMPLETED
08/22/07 - years the Philippine Cultural Foundation and its vendors during PhilFest have only dreamed of a permanent concrete pavilion for their use during the annual... [more]

CHILDRENS RECITAL HELD AT THE CENTER
08/22/07 - Melissa's Junior Chorus presented Summer Recital 2007 Sunday, August 5, at 3:00 p.m. at the Bayanihan ... [more]

SAMPAGUITA ARTIK: A TRIBUTE TO FILIPINO ARTISTRY
08/21/07 - the Philippine Cultural Foundation has paid a tribute , not only to the artistry of the Filipino as a woodcarver, scupltor, and as an artist , but also the bayanihan spirit that the Tampa Bay Filipino community ... [more]

PhilFest || Sampaguita Ball || Tagalog Classes || Music/Instrumental Program
Classical Concert Series || Pop Concert Series || Pasko - A Philippine Christmas Celebration

Location Food Entertainment Competitions Exhibits PhilFest 2006 Promotional Video
Tickets Schedule of Activities Sponsors Participating Organizations

Join us at this festive event!

Friday, April 7, 2006, 4pm to 11pm
Saturday, April 8, 2006, 11am to 11pm
Sunday, April 9, 2006, 11am to 8pm

*See Photos from PhilFest 2006 Day 1*	See photos from Day 2, Part 1
See photos from Day 2, Part 2	See photos from Day 2, Part 3
See photos from Day 2, Part 4 (Youth Revolution 2006)	See photos from Day 3, Part 1
See photos from Day 3, Part 2	See photos from Day 3, Part 3

View PHILFEST 2006 Promotional Video (wmv file)

Once again, the Filipino community of Tampa, Florida brings the spirit of Filipino Fiesta in a weekend of fun, food, dance, music and other entertainment.

Location
Philfest is held at the Bayanihan Arts and Events Center PhilFest Grounds located at 14301 Nine Eagles Drive, Tampa, FL 33626. This is a 10-acre open space with an outdoor auditorium where most of the entertainment will take place. Additional exhibits and shows will also take place at the Bayanihan Arts and Events Center's Grand Sampaguita Hall. To view map and directions to the event, please click here.

Food and Merchandise
Food and drinks are going to be sold at several booths within the festival area by participating businesses and organizations. Asian delicacies, particularly Filipino food will be served. American food will also be available.

Entertainment
Guests will be assured that there will be continuous entertainment at the outdoor stage or somewhere else within the festival area all throughout the duration of PhilFest. A list of participating artists and entertainers will be posted soon.

If you are an artist, or a representative of a performing group, please contact us if you wish to participate at PhilFest.

Competitions
Watch out for the battle of talents! This year, PhilFest highlights "Revolution2006" in addition to "Tawag ng Tanghalan", a singing competition for adults and "Tanghalang Pambata", a talent competition for children.

You will also have the opportunity to win $5,000 cash at the grand Raffle Drawing!


Tawag ng Tanghalan Download Contest Entry Form PDF File	Tanghalang Pambata Download Contest Entry Form PDF File

Revolution2005 Hip-hop Dance Contest	Yugyugan 2006 Philippine Street Dancing

Mr. & Mrs. PhilFest 2006 See listing of candidates here (pdf file)

Exhibits
There will be a cultural exhibit, direct from the Philippines, at the beautiful 14,300 sq. ft. Bayanihan Arts and Events Center located within the Philippine Cultural Enrichment Complex, site of PhilFest, showcasing a panorama of Philippine history through various elements such as tapestries, crafts, furnishings and costumes. Exhibits will be free to the public.

Participating Organizations

Schedule of Activities

Please click here for PhilFest 2006 entertainment Schedule.

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Tickets
Ticket prices are $5.00 if purchased in advance and $6.00 if you pay at the entrance gate. Children 5 years old and below get in for free! To get your advanced tickets, please call us at the following numbers: (813) 925-1232, (727) 392-4376 and (813) 909-4715.

You can also purchase you tickets at several outlets near your area:

Tampa/ Brandon Hillsborough:
PHILIPPINE GROCERY: (813) 853-4546
PHILIPPINE ORIENTAL STORE: (813) 971-4211

Pinellas Park/ Largo/ Hudson:
REGINA'S FOODS: (727) 544-7145
NATURAL ROSES: (727) 547-6737
MERCEL'S BAKESHOP: (727)-546-3560
THE PHILIPPINE FOOD STORE: (727) 697-3280
PHILIPPINE FOOD STORE & ASIAN MARKET: (727) 535-3388

For all other inquiries, please contact us at the Bayanihan Arts and Events Center.

Sponsors

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