FAAPI Centennial Celebration

FAAPI was founded in 1912, officially organized in 1917, and chartered and incorporated in 1925. It is believed to be the oldest ongoing Filipino-American organization in the United States. This year, FAAPI celebrates its 100^th anniversary with these Centennial Events.

Philippine Folk Arts Society, Inc. Multicultural Fashion Show

March 17, 2012 — 1–5 PM

Hilton Philadelphia Airport

Centennial Mother of the Year — Honoring Mrs. Mela Chatto

May 20, 2012 — 12–6 PM

FAAPI Centennial Scholarship Award at the AAWC Banquet

June 15, 2012

Independence Day Parade

July 4, 2012

Centennial Gala

September 15, 2012

Centennial Mass

September 2, 2012 — 2–3 PM
St. Peter the Apostle Church
N. 5th St. & Girard Ave., Philadelphia

Book Launch — Filipinos of Greater Philadelphia by Eliseo Art Silva for FAAPI

September 15, 2012

FANHS-PA 5^thAnnual Filipino-American History Month Celebration

October 29, 2012

Rizal Ball, Centennial Miss Maria Clara & Miss Maria Clara 2013

December 29, 2012