Festivals are as old as humanity and the Philippines are no different. Philippine culture is grounded in festivals that celebrate life, joy, seasons, faith and diversity of her people. Philippine Festival will provide a real opportunity to connect with others and the community where New Zealand Filipinos now call their home.
With 40,000 Filipinos making up 1% of New Zealand’s population we are now the third largest Asian migrant group after the Indians and Chinese. About 5,100 Filipinos live and work in the Wellington region. The Bulwagan Foundation sees the potential to add value to New Zealand’s economy through the works and initiatives implemented in local, national and international communities.
The Philippine Festival’s main purpose is to raise the profile of the Filipinos in New Zealand enhancing awareness of the culture and social aspects of the Philippines. This will be the first Philippine Festival in New Zealand and Bulwagan Foundation’s goal is to create an annual event where all local, national and international people can come together to be part of and take part of a festival that supports the tradition and arts of the Filipino community enriching and promoting their uniqueness, their culture and traditions.
FOOD AND CRAFT STALLS
You will not go hungry at the Festival. There’s food you may know and new ones to try. Dare to give it a go and be delighted.
Visit the stalls: Tibiao Caterers, Nan Timoti-Tawhai, Pandan Asian Cuisine,
NZ Filifest Cultural Group, Kravings, Republic Grill, Thai2u, Alice Lozano / Lisa Ordona, Hutt Valley Cook Islands Youth, Dian Kamasi-Indonesian Community,
Carol Wong, Philippine – Pacific Products Ltd., Roti Bay, Standout, Fe Bugas,
Sue and Mitsuo Okano, Lewis and Associates, Assetmax Ltd, Share International Inc, Philippine Embassy, Bulwagan/Filcoro, Tres Marias / TFC
Avon Cosmetics, Calsciel, Henrietta Catalan and Susan Gordula / TFC.
EXCITING PERFORMERS
Featuring Filcoro, Filifest Dance Group, , Grove Roots, 50/50 Dance Crew, Filifest Kids, Munting Tinig, Tawa Pinoy Rhondalla, Afterglow Arcade, Lyn and Peachy Bobis, De-Anne Imalay, Cook Island Cultural Youth Performers, Chan’s Martial Arts ( Kung Fu Demonstration), Kathy Lopez, Tina Guieb and more.
Emcees: Butch Bradley and Gene Orejana
Tickets : Adults $10
17 years and under - Free!
Book at iTicket (*Service fee applies.)
Or call anyone of the following Trustees:
Judith 0275660800
Dinna 02102433783
Flora 02102433780
Proceeds of this event will go towards the work of Bulwagan Foundation Trust for the community.
