Filipino culture displayed on Mare Island
By Jordan Baker - Vallejo Times Herald, June 3, 2023
June 12 marks Philippine Independence Day, but the Philippine Cultural Committee of Vallejo isn’t exactly waiting around to start celebrating.
The group kicked off things on Saturday with the Vallejo Pista Sa Nayon Festival at Mare Island — an outpouring of Filipino culture centering on art, food, sports, fashion, music and even history.
“It is a true honor to take on this longtime Vallejo tradition and we are excited to present some of the most vibrant, creative and talented Filipino Americans from the Bay Area at this year’s celebration,” Festival Organizer Jennie Mojica said. “Our team has worked hard to preserve what our elders and leaders in the Filipino community have built for over three decades. We are delivering an unforgettable experience for everyone to enjoy.”
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Likha Pilipino Folk Ensemble performs a traditional dance during the Pista Sa Nayon festival on Mare Island in Vallejo on Saturday. (Chris Riley/Times-Herald)