Filipino American heritage Archives

11 Stellar Books to Celebrate Asian Pacific American Heritage Month

May 4, 2019
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Filipino American Identity, Filipino Food Travel & Culture, Lifestyle, Self-Identity

11 Stellar Books to Celebrate Asian Pacific American Heritage Month May is Asian Pacific American Heritage Month and we are ready to celebrate! In the past we’ve shared Fun Facts about Filipinos, and Quotes from Famous Filipino Americans. This year we hope to expand your knowledge of the diverse books available by Asian American and Pacific Islander authors. When I was younger, there weren’t that many Asian American and Pacific Islander authors who were in the spotlight, but today there…

Filipino Children’s Books and Resources for Teaching Culture and Language

March 16, 2019
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Filipino American Identity, Filipino Food Travel & Culture, Lifestyle

Filipino Children’s Books and Resources for Teaching Culture and Language Last year I posted an article called 5 Filipino Children’s Books You'll Love which received a lot of positive feedback from families and educators who were looking to add more Filipino children’s books to their library collection. Ever since then, I’ve been hoping to add more posts like it, to showcase all the great books that are available for families interested in Filipino American literature. In the last few months,…

Quotes from Famous Filipino Americans – Celebrating Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month

May 24, 2018
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Filipino American Identity, Filipino Food Travel & Culture

Quotes from Famous Filipino Americans Celebrating Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month May has certainly charged right on to June, but I can’t let it pass by without wishing everyone a happy Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month! Wow, that is a mouthful to say but I’m excited nonetheless. I’m all about the celebrations! Last year I marked this special month with 4 fun facts about Filipino culture. I was excited to learn that ⅕ of Filipino Americans…

What is Harana? Impress Your Sweetheart on Valentine’s Day

January 28, 2018
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Filipino American Identity, Filipino Food Travel & Culture, Lifestyle

what is Harana? impress Your Sweetheart on Valentine's Day Above img attribute: ffemagazine.com This Valentine’s Day, try a unique Filipino tradition (not to mention courageous!) and serenade your sweetheart with a love song. What is Harana? During the olden days in the Philippines, the tradition of Harana - musical serenading outside someone’s window - was a popular event. Although harana has traditionally been used for a variety of purposes, the most common practice was for suitors to woo their…

FilAmFest – Things to Do in San Diego

October 2, 2017
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Filipino American Identity, Filipino Food Travel & Culture

FilamFest - Things to Do in San Diego Looking for something fun to do this October? Check out FilAmFest this October 21st in San Diego. With Filipino food, traditional dancing, and fun activities for the whole family, you won’t want to miss it! FilAmFest is open to all individuals who love to learn about and experience different cultures. Everyone is welcome! What is FilamFest? FilAmFest is a family-friendly event that celebrates Filipino American culture, history, and the significant contributions of Filipino…