Filipino American History Month in Georgia's Celebration of Faith 2022
Schedule
Sat Oct 08 2022 at 06:30 pm
Location
3740 Holtzclaw Road,Cumming,30041,US | Cumming, GA
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6:30pm Rosary & Mass celebrated by Rev. Father Diosmar Natad followed by a potluck fellowship-reception in the Hospitality Room . Please bring an entree and a liter of beverage (water, soda or juice) to share :A-L Main Dish
M-Z Appetizer/Dessert
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Join us in celebrating the Filipino American's community of faith and the Filipino American History Month.
We celebrate Filipino American History Month to recognize the early Filipino settlers and their role in U.S. history and their great contributions and achievements. Our goal is to increase the public's awareness and appreciation by hosting religious, social and cultural events and activities and by sharing notable oral history.
The earliest documented evidence of Filipino presence in the US occurred in October 1587 when Mariners called “Luzon Indios,” under Spanish command landed in Morro Bay, CA. Then, the “Louisiana Manila men” presence recorded as early as 1763. With 8-10 generations in the New World, Filipinos are the oldest continuous Asian American settler community in North America.
The Filipinos are also the fastest growing minority group in the Southeastern United States, and the third in the nation.
The contributions of Filipino Americans have enhanced the freedom, prosperity, and greatness that America continues to enjoy today. During World War II, more than 260,000 Filipino and Filipino-American soldiers answered the call of duty and bravely served and sacrificed under the American flag. The Filipino Veterans of World War II Congressional Gold Medal Act (Public Law 114-265), unanimously passed through Congress and was signed into law by President Obama in December 2016.
Georgia is home to more than 47,406 Filipino Americans, who greatly contribute to the multifaceted fabric of our society through their service in the Armed Forces, skills and expertise as medical and healthcare professionals, scientists, entrepreneurs, accountants, educators, lawyers and their participation in public offices, civic affairs, economy and the community life.
The contributions of Filipino Americans have enhanced the freedom, prosperity and greatness that America continues to enjoy today, and the customs and traditions of Filipino Americans are respected and celebrated as part of the rich history of our state and nation.
Let us reflect on our shared history and be grateful for the continued contributions that the Filipino Americans make to the USA and beyond.
For questions or for more information, please contact:
Lehnie Estacio at [email protected]
The FAHM Planning Committee and participants will strictly adhere to current CDC guidelines (see link below).
https://dph.georgia.gov/faith-leaders-covid-19-toolkit
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Where is it happening?
3740 Holtzclaw Road,Cumming,30041,US, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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