![]() ![]() “With all the stuff happening with violence against Asians, I thought it was important to finally get in touch with my Filipino culture and identity,” Hermoso told the Asian Journal in a phone interview, adding that both his parents are immigrants from Cebu, Philippines. One such Fil-Am is Bobby Hermoso, from Arcadia, California, who was excited to finally experience for himself all the offerings that the month usually provides. ![]() 18, 1587 - and bring together Fil-Ams across all walks of life.įestivals like these are also meant to introduce Filipino Americans, who perhaps weren’t in touch with the culture, to the eddy of languages, music, food, fashion, and customs that make up the Filipino American and Philippine cultures. Music and culture festivals, like those honoring Filipino artistry and talent, are massive gatherings that mark Filipino American History Month (or FAHM) - which is celebrated every October to commemorate the first known arrival of Filipinos in Morro Bay on Oct. The highly anticipated FAHMFest was canceled without notifying ticket buyers before the event’s scheduled startĮVERY October, Filipino American community leaders pull out all the stops for celebrations for Filipino American History Month. A promotional poster for FAHM Fest, which was slated for Oct. ![]()
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