PHILIPPINE FESTIVAL
Saturday 13 June 2026 at 10:00AM
Lower Hutt Events Centre
Event Description
The festival will showcase and share the inimitable Filipino culture with everyone. Performances will feature local cultural groups such as FilCoro (Wellington Filipino Community Choir) & Filifest NZ, as well as groups from other cities, Ritmo Pilipino from Christchurch and Salidummay NZ from Manawatu. There will be 6 local Filipino Bands that will be performing. One of this year's highlights is the Photo & Art Exhibits from Filipino Artists in the region. The festival will also feature Cultural & Heritage Display & Taste of Home Food Stalls with a variety of delicious Filipino dishes & desserts. There is also a table tennis competition, and a Paper Airplane contest for kids & adults to participate. It is a Free Event, but we encourage you to give a Gold Coin donation towards Bulwagan Foundation's community initiatives. COME! Bring you friends & family for a truly fun day! See you all there!
When
10:00AM - 5:00PM
Saturday 13 June 2026
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Where
Lower Hutt Events Centre
30c Laings Road
Lower Hutt
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There's no need to book your place for this event. Just meet us at Lower Hutt Events Centre.
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