MISHAWAKA, Ind. (WSBT) — A celebration of Filipino Independence in Mishawaka!
Philippines Independence Day is observed on June 12, but many are celebrating early at the Battell Community Center on Saturday.
There was food, music, and dancing, all celebrating Filipino culture.
The free event is hosted by the Filipino American Association of Michiana.
The goal is to build a bridge between Filipinos and Americans and to celebrate Filipino Heritage.
“We realize that who we are is where we are from, and that makes us Filipino Americans, for that matter,” said Raymond Canda, Filipino American Association of Michiana Vice President.
The Philippines is celebrating 127 years of being independent.
