24th PHILIPPINE CULTURAL ARTS FESTIVAL IN BALBOA PARK to be HELD ON
AUGUST 9 and 10, 2008
The 24th Philippine Cultural Arts Festival will be held on August 9
and 10, 2008 Saturday and Sunday, in Balboa Park at the corner of Park
Boulevard and
Presidents Way. A yearly production of the Samahan Filipino American
Performing Arts & Education Center, the Festival runs from 11:00 am-
5:00 pm both days.
Admission is FREE.
The main attraction of the two-day Festival is continuous
entertainment presented in a well-designed stage. The family-oriented
and alcohol free event showcases from 11:30 am to 3 pm, the
traditional performing arts of the Philippines including colorful folk
dances from different regions of the Philippines, folk songs, rondalla
music and Kulintang music of the Southern Philippines. The second
half of both days from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. will be devoted to the
presentation of mainstream entertainment by young Filipino-Americans
from San Diego County and Southern California which features a singing
talent show, hip-hop, jazz dance, and other variety numbers by invited
Asian and Pacific Islander artists. Invited emcee is Jelynn Rodriquez,
long-time dancer with Samahan who is now an actress, recording artist,
dancer and host of a T.V. show in Hollywood. Featured also are
cultural exhibit and a crafts booth displaying Philippine shellcraft,
fans, embroideries, assorted handicrafts and musical instruments.
Other booths will offer good quality Hawaiian jewelry, unique tshirts
and costume jewelry. Delicious, popular Filipino food including adobo,
lumpia, and pancit and more will be offered by Conching's Cafe, a very
popular Filipino restaurant in National City. Refreshments such as
Halo-Halo, also will be available. The general public is invited to
this once a year, wholesome, entertaining and beautiful showcase of
Philippine Culture in Balboa Park.
There is limited audience seating within a canopy for 200 but ample
space on the lawn for blankets or folding chairs. Balboa Park parking
lots are adjacent. Business entrepreneurs may still rent booths to
participate in the Festival. Please call (619) 444-7528 for more
information. Website – http://www.samahanphilippinedance.com
The 2008 Philippine Cultural Arts Festival is partly funded by the
County of San Diego Community Enhancement Program through Supv. Ron
Roberts, Supv. Greg Cox and Supv. Pam Slater, the City of San Diego
through the Commission on Arts & Culture, Sempra Energy, Viejas
Enterprises, by individual donations and the participation of the
Mabuhay Alliance.
