Asian Journal- The Filipino-American Community Newspaper

Capping the Las Vegas celebration of Filipino American History Month is a Pinoy Festival at the Lorenzi Park last October 31st.

A Santacruzan was the highlight of the event where participants included members of several local Filipino American organizations. Tradition and trend was showcased during as participants paraded in traditional Filipino attires.

Radio talk show host Josie Harrison, who is also president of Las Vegas Phil Am Lions Club, was host of the all-day program which included dances, songs and games for the Filipinos who attended the festival.

Congresswoman Shelley Berkley dropped by to greet Filipinos and give a personal donation for victims of Typhoon Ondoy in the Philippines .

The congresswoman was honored at the October 25 gala, hosted by the Filipino American Heritage Foundation (FAHF), for being "a champion of Filipino American concerns."

FAHF founder and president Dr. Romualdo Aragon reiterated his earlier message saying.

"We at the foundation remain steadfast in our commitment to promote Filipino heritage to the mainstream American community in Southern Nevada ."

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( Published November 4, 2009 in Asian Journal Las Vegas p. B15 ) <- Click for more pictures