Filipino American History Month
What is Filipino History Month?
October 18th of 1587 was the date of the first documented proof of Filipinos in the Continental United States. In October of 1988, the Filipino American National Historical Society declared October as Filipino American History Month. Again in October of 1993, the Washington State University Filipino American Student Association officially became a Registered Student Organization here on campus, and has annually celebrated Filipino American History Month every October since.
During October, we provide a series of educational workshops and events that provide the university community with a chance to learn about Filipino American culture and history. Workshops will cover a wide variety of topics such as Philippine history, immigration, and even a workshop that will educate people on authentic Philippine cuisine!
The goal of Filipino American History Month is to impart an educational opportunity for students here at WSU to learn about a culture that they may have never learned about otherwise considering that no formal classes are offered specifically for Filipino culture or history. Our workshops will allow others to take advantage of an unique and culturally educational experience by learning and having fun!
CALENDAR OF EVENTS:
(Times & Locations may be subject to change, please check back for updates!)
* Workshop descriptions will also be posted up soon.
Sept. 29 | 5:00PM | Opening Ceremonies | CUE 202
Oct. 6 | 6:00PM | History of the Flag | Omega Phi Omega, INC. | CUE 419
An overview of the many faces of the Philippine flag, and its relationship to the many segments of the Philippine Revolution.
Oct. 7 | 12:00PM | Alibata | AAPI Student Center
Exploration of the pre-Spanish indigenous writing system called Alibata.
Oct. 9 | 7:00PM |Film Showing: Dekada '70 | AAPI Student Center
Dekada '70 chronicles the life of a middle-class Filipino family, that over the space of a decade, has become aware of the political policies that have ultimately let to repression and a state of martial law.
Oct. 11 | 12:00PM | Arts & Cultural Activism | Pinay Sa Seattle | TBD
This workshop focuses on the relevance of cultural work in the context of activism and social change.
Oct. 13 | 6:00PM | Filipino Immigration to Hawaii | Hui Hau 'Oli O' Hawaii | TBD
Focuses on the immigration of Filipinos to the Hawaiian Islands, and the different causes that led them to initiate such a far migration away from the Philippines.
Oct. 17 | 9:00PM | FASA Formal | Butch's Den
Come dance, have fun, and celebrate Fil-Am Month! Tickets are $8 each and we are having a vintage theme from the 1920's.
Oct. 20 | 12:00PM | Workshop | Steve Bischoff | AAPI Student Center
About the exploration of the unique relationship and history that Filipino Americans and hip-hop culture each have with American Imperialism.
Oct. 21 | 7:00PM | Philippine Cuisine | Chinook Recreation Center
This workshop will look into the different foods of the Filipino culture, and the history behind their cooking traditions and techniques.
Oct. 23 | 7:00PM | Film Showing: The Debut | AAPI Student Center
The Debut is an independent feature film that is the first theatrical motion picture to celebrate the Filipino American experience. A Debut is the celebration of a girl's eighteenth birthday and passage into womanhood.
Oct. 25 | 12:00PM | Filipino Games | Chi Delta Sigma Sorority | CUE 419
The purpose of this workshop is to educate and promote the uniquely traditional Filipino games that were once popular among children of the Philippines. They hope to bring about awareness of the cultural and traditional background of such games as the media and new technology is replacing them.
Oct. 27 | 6:00PM | Closing Ceremonies | CUE 419
Filipino American History Month is officially over for 2009! A big THANK YOU goes out to all those who helped plan, present, and participate in the various workshops, meetings, and film-showings! We couldn't do it without you! Please keep visiting for updates on FCN & other events hosted by your WSU FASA!
For additional information please contact us at: sige.fasa@gmail.com