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Cultural Showcase invites appreciation of diversity
The Philippines is a country in Southeast Asia made up of 7,600 islands inhabited by islanders with diverse cultural backgrounds.
On Aug. 26, community members experienced a culture very different from that of the American Southwest when citizens who hail from the Philippines hosted a “Filipino Cultural Extravaganza” at JFK Middle School, 600 Boardman Dr.
With over 400 people in attendance, the event presented logistical challenges — from seating to food quantity — for its planners.
While the singing, dancing, and acting performances meant the audience had to stand, in the end, there was enough food and fun for...