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There’s a festival celebrating Filipino culture taking place for a full weekend in Seattle

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Seattle Center Festál is a year-round series that hosts free cultural festivals, and one celebrating Filipino culture is taking place this spring. In June, get ready for the return of the Pagdiriwang Philippine Festival.

This year’s festivities kick off on June 1st, and will continue through to June 2nd, at the Armory Food & Event Hall.

Hosted by the The Filipino Cultural Heritage Society of Washington (FCHSW), this festival first took place in 1987 and has taken place since then at the Seattle Center.

While the full schedule is yet to be released, you can expect the festival to celebrate Philippine culture, arts, and history through food, exhibits, performing arts, fashion show, martial arts, and more.

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The experience is a showcase of Filipino culture, but is also timed to coincide with the celebration of Philippine Independence.

Seattle Center Festál hosts 24 free cultural festivals, produced in partnership with community organizations.

Mark it on your calendars!