Philippine Fest Chicago (Piyesta Pinoy sa Chicago)
Event Schedule
(schedule and performers subject to change)
Parade of Costumes
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The parade of costumes start at the main entrance of the Navy Pier and makes its way to the 2nd floor entrance of the Crystal Gardens. Leading the parade will be Consul General Leo Herrera Lim with wife Fides, Hermano Mayor Manny Escalona Jr., MD and Hermana Mayor Liza Vasich.
Mabuhay (Welcome) - featuring music, songs & dances of the countryside

Hinsdale Fil-Am Seventh Day Adventist Rondalla
Welcome remarks from Consul General Leo Herrera Lim
Transfiguration Dance Troupe will perform La Jota Moncadena
PACF Performing Arts will perform Kasaganaan
Kundiman Singers Jay Espano, Rica Goldyn & Paul Aquino
Lane Tech Kapamilya Habang Buhay
Transfiguration Dance Troupe will perform Pandanggo sa Ilaw
St. Isidore Simbang Gabi Dance Crew will perform Itik-Itik, Lawiswis Kawayan, Gaway-Gaway & Binoyugan
Divine Rhythm will perform Sayaw sa Bangko
Tinikling
Tinikling Workshop, Visit the exhibits, displays & vendors
Visit the display tables all around the garden and make sure that you get your passport stamp for each visit. After you get all the stamps, drop your passport in the raffle box to be eligible to win one of the many wonderful prizes.
11:45am
12:00pm
Diversity - featuring the music, songs & dances from the different regions
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Chicago Angklung Rondalla Ensemble
CIRCA/Pintig
Loyola/Kapwa will perform the Bangibang Funeral Dance
Divina Aleonar will sing Usahay
De Paul Asian Cultural Exchange will dance the Maglalatik
Transfiguration Dance Troupe will dance Singkil
University of Illinois Urbana Champaign Philippine Student Association Barkada will perform, Subanen dance
1:30pm
GMA Game Show & Raffle
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GMA Pinoy TV and GMA Life T will make use of the time for Q&A to engage the audience.
We will be asking about GMA Shows and Artists. Join the contest for a chance to win a CD of Julie Ann San Jose or a GMA branded shirt.
Make sure that you complete the stamps and drop your passport in the raffle box on or before 3:45pm. The raffle winners will be drawn at 3:45pm.
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2:00pm
3:30pm
4:00pm
Contemporary - featuring the music, songs & dances in the modern times
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Apuli Brothers
Nina Mae Vidal will sing "Sana'y Wala ng Wakas"
Philippine American Cultural Foundation will perform "Isang Mundo, Isang Awit" & Johnny Be Good
Samasama Project
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