VIA Times – June 2020 Issue Vital News, Vibrant VIews for Asian Americans in Chicago & Midwest
In celebration of the 122nd independence celebration of the Philippines, the Midwest Pilipino American Coalition (MPAC) and the Philippine American Cultural Foundation (PACF), the organizers of this Piyesta Pinoy in Bolingbrook will host a virtual Philippines Fiesta with “At Home with Piyesta Pinoy 2020: An Online Tribute to Bayani Frontliners” on Saturday June 13, 2020 in partnership with Mora Asian Kitchen.
In support of social distancing measures, the annual event that hosts a power-packed 12 hour programming at the Bolingbrook Performing Arts Center will be condensed into a 2 hour online show of cultural performances, talent showcases, raffl es and a special live cooking demonstration of Filipino cuisines hosted by Mora Asian Kitchen in Bolingrook, Bayan Ko Restaurant and Jennivee’s Bakery. Island fl avor inspired cocktails will also be mixed by Tanduay Rhum. A special celebrity guest is also slated to make an appearance at the online Piyesta.
Through the online show, the organizers hope to pay tribute to our front liners and honor the heroes who lost their lives in serving others. All proceeds gathered will go to Mora’s Donate a Free Meal to Essential Healthcare Workers.
“At Home with Piyesta Pinoy 2020: An Online Tribute to Bayani Frontliners” will be live on the Piyesta Pinoy FB Page https://www.facebook. com/PiyestaPinoy/ on Saturday, June 13, 2020 from 1pm to 3pm.
To keep posted on updates and happenings in the community subscribe to (like) our Piyesta Pinoy Facebook page. You can also visit us at piyestapinoy.org, chicagompac.org and pacfmidwest.org.
If you have a loved one who has lost their life to COVID, and you would like them to be included in our tribute, please email chicagompacorg@ gmail.com
For developments on COVD-19 and what you can do to keep healthy and safe, visit the Centers for Disease Control at cdc.gov or your local health department’s website.
About the Midwest Pilipino American Coalition (MPAC)
The purpose of the MPAC (Midwest Pilipino American Coalition) is the promotion of charitable, civic, cultural, humanitarians, educational, and social services in partnership/coalition with other organizations, groups, and individuals working together for the same cause. In doing so, we ultimately aim to further and bring together the Filipino community.
About the Philippine American Cultural Foundation (PACF)
Founded in 1996, the Philippine American Cultural Foundation (PACF) is a 501(c)3 not-for-profi t organization formed exclusively for charitable, civic, cultural, humanitarian, educational and social services.
PACF’s primary objective is to promote cultural, educational, social and civic activities among Filipinos and Filipino Americans in the Midwest.
