Sharing the  links to news report/summary of the 2013 Philippine Fest (Piyesta Pinoy) event and Facebook/Email testimonials:

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1.  From DFA - In his welcome remarks, Consul General Leo Herrera-Lim said, “It is great that this great city of Chicago and Navy Pier host the tradition of Filipinos to gather in a fiesta and give thanks for both the challenges and the opportunity to do good in the world.”

 

2. From Examiner.com - "The event, Piyesta Pinoy, attracted hundreds of visitors from all ethnic backgrounds. It was a cultural explosion that shared the beautiful people and culture of Chicago’s second largest Asian community....A well balanced musical lineup was put together to provide exceptional entertainment.Rich culture through the expression of color, movement and rhythm graced the eyes of hundreds that afternoon."

 

3.  From Bakit Why - "Filipino and Filipino-American Chicagoans celebrated our heritage and culture at second annual Piyesta Pinoy sa Chicago and Neighborhoods of the World event at Navy Pier. Thousands of people from the city and surrounding areas came to participate in the event, which hosted dozens of local businesses, schools, restaurants and musicians."

 

4. PINOY Newspaper - "This is the second year the Philippines was showcased and it was again a success in terms of community participation and enthusiastic response from the audience. Expect a return engagement."

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5. Murmurations from the Filipino American Community Builder

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6. A NOTE from NAYON:

What a fantastic day for a Fiesta! Piyesta Pinoy 2013 at Navy Pier in Chicago was a blast!  A big thanks to our friends at PACF (Philippine American Cultural Foundation) for inviting us to participate. We at Nayon love being included in these big Filipino events because we not only get to experience what our cultural peers are doing through dance, food, crafts and education. But more notably, it’s wonderful to see all the families come out to enjoy and celebrate our Filipino culture.

 

7. From Artnana:

The second annual Philippine Fest was held at Navy Pier’s Crystal Garden on March 24, 2013. Despite the biting wind and cold temperatures outside a tropical paradise awaited one and all inside.

 

 

“It was indeed a successful event. To be invited to showcase our arts and cultural heritage at this prestigious event is a big honor. Through this event, we hope to be able to make our roots known to American-born Filipinos and other ethnic groups that may not be familiar with our heritage. I believe there was an enthusiastic turnout and the performances were truly exemplary. I am confident that this event at the Crystal Gardens brings the Filipino-American community together,"

Consul General Leo Herrera-Lim​

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