Contributed by Lhing McNeal
12/8/2019 - 5PM
Kabayan Inc. Filipino-American Community of Mat-Su
Raven Hall, Alaska State Fairgrounds
2075 Glenn Hwy. Palmer
Tickets: $10 Early Bird, $15 @Door
How would you like to experience the Philippines right here in theMat-Su? You don’t have to travel so far to have a glimpse of our culture.
Join us for our 4rth Annual Community Christmas Celebration. It’s an event for the whole family. This year, we will be covering different traditional dress from three regions of the Philippines, Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao and see why each region have its own unique costumes to represent. We will also have cultural dances from Alaska Federation of Filipino Americans group base from Anchorage and a dance presentation from our little ones.
Experience not just the culture, but also the food. As we Filipinos gather around food and that is why it’s a potluck, we are sharing ours and your special kind of cooking to the community. Filipinos here in the Valley came from different parts of the Philippines and every one has its own unique delicacies, so prepare your taste buds. This gathering is not complete without our traditional lumpia, pansit and roasted pig lavished with lemongrass and different spices. You better come hungry.
This event will also be a platform of our fundraising drive, Kabayan Cares Scholarship Program. We will be drawing the winner of our fundraising gun raffle on this event. The purpose of this scholarship is to help and provide one-time educational assistance for currently-enrolled high school seniors in the Wasilla and Palmer area.
All ticket purchased will be eligible for giveaways prizes drawing. Santa will be at the event. He will handout a goodie bag for children, ages 10 and under, so make sure you send us an email to register to have enough for everyone. Every parent will have an option to bring a gift for their children for Santa to give.
Come and join us and experience Philippines! Mabuhay!
This event is sponsored by: Mat-Su Health Foundation, Alaska Professional Construction, Viking Mechanical, The People’s Paper & Make A Scene Magazine, Valley Radio Q99.7, 95.5 The Pass KNLT-FM, Alaska Federation of Filipino Americans, MEA (Matanuska Electric Association) and Diversified Tires.
To register kids, please email kabayan.inc.matsu@gmail.com. Follow us on Facebook for updates. For ticket information, text or call, 907-232-2151 or 907-707-7696.