2022 Holiday Folk Fair

”Celebrate the Culture of Living Heritage”
The Filipino Food Booth, Cultural Booth, Exhibit Booth and dance troupes were run by the multi-talented and hardworking FAAWIS volunteers. Their dedication and tremendous generosity helped to share our culture and heritage with people that visited the 2022 International Holiday Folk Fair via food, demonstrations, performances, education, displays, etc.
“We have become not a melting pot but a beautiful mosaic. Different people, different beliefs, different yearnings, different hopes, different dreams.” – Jimmy Carter
Filipino Food Booth
The Filipino Food Booth served a variety of different food. Chicken adobo, pancit, mami soup, siopao, leche flan, halo halo and salabat. Many different flavors to introduce Filipino food to attendees.
"We may have different religions, different languages, different colored skin, but we all belong to one human race." -Kofi Annan
Filipino Cultural Booth
The Filipino Cultural Booth was designed by volunteers, Ryan and Heidi Ramos @makerllc. It featured an interactive video that allowed children to learn Tagalog words. The Jeepney was a favorite of many, with people posing for pictures and pretending to ride along the streets of Manila.
“The love of one’s country is a splendid thing. But why should love stop at the border?” – Pablo Casals
Filipino Exhibit Booth
The volunteers at the Filipino Exhibit booth demonstrated how to make parols - star ornaments and people were able to have their "passport" stamped.
“When I see you through my eyes, I think that we are different. When I see you through my heart, I know we are the same.” – Doe Zantamata
Filipino Dance Troupes
The Filipino Dance Troupes - Silahis, Liwayway and Sampaguita Dancers - led by Isabel Piana and Chris Cruz performed for different audiences during the Holiday Folk Fair. From toddlers to adults, their beautiful dancing touched the hearts of many people. On Friday, Education Day, the Liwayway dancers under the direction of Chris Cruz shared their talents with the community, even teaching audiences basic steps of the Tinikling.
"If we are to preserve culture, we must continue to create it." - John Huizinga