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PHILFEST 2007: Florida's Largest Philippine Festival |
Event Opens April 13-15, 2007
By BPN Staff Reporters
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TAMPA, Fla., Apr. 2,
2007 -- The widely popular outdoor festival will be held at the
Philippine Cultural Enrichment Center
located at 14301 Nine Eagles Drive, Tampa, FL 33626.
It is organized by the Philippine Cultural
Foundation, Inc. (PCFI) which owns the Bayanihan
Arts and Events Center and its sprawling 10-acre
grounds. The Arts Center has been described as “a
new U.S. landmark” by then Gov. Jeb Bush.
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For nearly 12 years now visitors have enjoyed the
festival’s cultural presentations, entertainment and
authentic Philippine food and delicacies.
Sitting in an open space its outdoor auditorium will
showcase entertainment, cultural presentations and
competitions. Exhibits will also be held at the
Bayanihan Arts and Events Center's Grand Sampaguita
Hall.
Philippine native food and drinks are going to be
sold at several booths within the festival area by
participating businesses and organizations.
Guests will be assured that there will be continuous
entertainment at the outdoor stage or somewhere else
within the festival area all throughout the duration
of PhilFest 2007.
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One of the main attractions is the hilarious stand
up comedian Rex Navarette. The artist had been
performing throughout the United States and had been
a big hit with the younger member of the audience.
Navarette brings an original and refreshing fusion
of American and traditional Filipino humor. |
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Revolution: Hip Hop
competition draw a large youth
audience and participants |
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The battle of talents heats up this year this year.
"Tawag ng Tanghalan" singing
competition for adults is set to produce fresh
talents in the entertainment arena.
There will be a cultural exhibit by community
organizations at the beautiful 14,300 sq. ft.
Bayanihan Arts and Events Center, showcasing a
panorama of Philippine history through various
elements such as tapestries, crafts, furnishings and
costumes. Exhibits will be free to the public.
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Grand raffle drawings for $5,000, $2,000 and $1,000 could make one’s
visit that of a lifetime.
The event will be capped by the annual parade showcasing the best in
Philippine native dresses and shirts led by Mr. and Mrs. Philfest.
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Artists or representatives of a performing group interested in
participating may contact the organizers. For tickets, directions,
program schedule or additional information about, Philfest 2007 can
be contacted at (813) 925-1232.
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