A double celebration for the Pinoys in the East County. June 12 is not only our Independence Day, but it was also proclaimed to be the first Filipino Heritage Day by Anitoch Mayor Don Frietas.True to form, the Pinoys celebrated with song, dance and food. East County Idol Winner Neyshia Go and GMA-7' s Jolina Magdangal sang for their kabayans. Consul General Rowena Sanchez and Filipinas magazine's editor Greg Macabenta also graced the show, along with local Senator Tom Torlakson from Antioch.
The festivities were officially opened with a ribbon-cutting at the Lynn House Gallery, where "Buhay Pinoy"--a cultural exhibit of Filipino artifacts and snippets of rural life, put together by curator Cynthia Ruehlig, with the help of gracious Filipino community members who lent their Filipiniana items.
Senator Torlakson siad, "This is a fantastic exhibit. The Filipino influence is getting bigger and more positive in the community. They bring a rich culture and great tradition of art, music, and food."
United Filipino Americans in Antioch Association (UFAAA) and other Filipino groups came together and shared an afternoon of culture and entertainment.
"There are about 40,000 Filipinos in Contra Costa County," said Rod Talavera, UFAAA founder (right), shown here with Greg Macabenta, Rudy Fernandez, and Pistang Pinoy show director, Maila Gumila.
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