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Friday, April 13, 2007
Saturday,
April 14, 2007
Sunday,
April 15, 2007
On
the afternoon of the Friday after Easter
this year ( the 13th of April) , PhilFest
2007 will start in style, as the previous
PhilFests before it. This year marks the
12th anniversary of this annual trademark
three-day festival which raises funds for
the maintenance of the Philippine Village
and the Bayanihan Arts and Events Center and
fund its various cultural and community
projects. At the same time it offers an
opportunity for people of all nationalities
and ethnic groups to catch a glimpse of
Philippine culture. This Filipino fiesta
bridges the apparent cultural gap between
Filipinos born and raised the traditional
way and their offspring born here in the
United States or elsewhere.
Around 12,000 guests are expected to attend
PhilFest 2007. Attendees will have a chance
to witness a typical town festival with
authentic food served by local food vendors
and caterers all housed in beautifully
decorated booths with barrio themes . People
will have a chance to see and buy various
Philippine handicrafts and accessories .
There will be presentations of authentic
Philippine dances, songs , and other
cultural presentations from different local
as well as groups from Orlando, Tallahassee,
Jacksonville and others. A popular and well
known artist and stand up comedian, Rex
Navarette, will be here to make everyone
laugh and forget their cares and worries
.People will have a chance to watch an
elegant fashion show of different Philippine
costumes and formal evening wear modeled by
members of the Philippine Cultural
Foundation . There will be the usual Tawag
ng Tanghalan, the Filipino American Idol
counterpart , as well as the much-awaited
Revolution 2007, which has attracted droves
of local Florida college students to perform
or watch the Hip-Hop dance competition among
the different Florida college institutions.
Of course people will again see and admire
the traditional parade of both adults and
children dressed in colorful elegant
Philippine gowns. These are the Mr./ Miss
PhilFest , and Little Miss PhilFest and
Flores de PhilFest beauties . At the
Bayanihan Arts and Events Center people will
get a chance to see different regional
cultural exhibits and artifacts in booths
sponsored by the different associations of
PCFI. In addition selected different choral,
cultural and dance groups will also perform
there.
Advanced PhilFest gate tickets will be $5
and $6 at the door. Children under 5 are
free. Don’t miss out on the chance to
participate in the 2007 PCFI Grand Raffle
Drawing with $5,000, $2000 and $1000 for
1st, 2nd and 3rd Prize. All gate ticket and
raffle ticket sales will be credited toward
the Miss PhilFest candidate of your choice.
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.
Competitions
Watch out for the battle of talents! This
year, PhilFest highlights "Revolution2007"
in addition to the new "Tawag ng Tanghalan
Talent Competition", Yugyugan and
"Little Miss PhilFest". Please click on the
icons below for more information.
Tickets
Advanced PhilFest gate tickets will be $5.00
and $6.00 at the gate. Children under 5 are
free. To purchase advanced tickets, please
call (727) 642-6563.
Sponsors
