Laban: The Filipino American Experience
Schedule
Thu Oct 17 2024 at 03:00 pm to 07:00 pm
UTC-07:00Location
1911 Pacific Ave, Tacoma, WA, United States, Washington 98402 | Tacoma, WA
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Laban: The Filipino American ExperienceThursday, October 17, 3:00 PM – 7:00 PM
FREE for Third Thursdays
Join us at the Washington State History Museum to celebrate Filipino American History Month. In Filipino, the word “laban” means “to fight.” This community event will explore the Filipino fighting spirit and its contributions to American history. It will feature community organizations, vendors, performances, demonstrations, and a panel discussion highlighting Filipino American heritage and history.
Schedule of Events
3:00 PM – Event Begins
3:30 to 4:30 PM – Cultural Demonstrations
4:30 to 5:30 PM – Tabling in Great Hall & Mezzanine
5:30 to 5:45 PM – Welcome, Presentation of Philippine Flag, & Musical Performance
5:45 to 6:45 PM – Panel Conversation on Filipino American women’s fight for advancement in various professional fields
6:45 to 7:00 PM – Dance Performance and Closing Remarks
This program is curated by the Filipino American National Historical Society Greater Puget Sound Chapter. FANHS-GPS is dedicated to curating Filipino American narratives and providing platforms for Filipino Americans in our state to share their histories.
Special thanks to partners Filipino American National Historical Society – Greater Puget Sound Chapter.
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Where is it happening?
1911 Pacific Ave, Tacoma, WA, United States, Washington 98402Event Location & Nearby Stays:
