Philippine Faire 2013 Festival of Festivals
The Council of Philippine American Organizations (COPAO) of San Diego County organized the Philippine Faire 2013 Festival of Festivals last March 16, 2013 from 10:00 a.m – 5:00 p.m. at Robert Egger Sr. South Bay Recreation Center, San Diego. This event upholds the belief of “Celebrating the Spirit of Bayanihan.” Bayanihan means a cooperative endeavor of working together. Literally, community members move or lift a house together to a new location. This time, it was not moving a house, but moving Filipinos to strengthen their culture and identity here in United States. This time, this was a “bayanihan” of community members who made this event a success. The Youth Taekwondo by International Black Belt Healing Arts Academy and Filipino Martial Arts show their prowess in physically fit routines. Also, the Samahan Filipino American Performing Arts and PASACAT Philippine Performing Arts Company performed different Filipino cultural dances. In addition, Pakaraguian Kulinta