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Celebrating Pinay motherhood and Filipino culture at the 6th annual Long Beach Filipino Festival

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<p>LONG BEACH, CA – A vibrant celebration of Filipino heritage, music, and motherhood takes center stage on Saturday, May 10, 2025, as the 6th Annual Long Beach Filipino Festival returns to Jackie Robinson Academy Field.</p><div><br/></div><p>Running from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., this year’s theme, Pinay Motherhood, honors the strength, resilience, and beauty of Filipino mothers while showcasing the rich cultural traditions of the Filipino community in Southern California.</p><div><br/></div><p>The event will be hosted by a dynamic mix of personalities including comedians Erik Escobar and Erick Esteban, YouTuber Yo It’s Jojo!, and Filipino-American journalist Jannelle So. Festivalgoers can look forward to a full day of entertainment featuring headliners Carl Angelo and all-woman band Pinay Voltron, as well as performances from local favorites like Romaliza, JohnnyDarling, CSULB PCN, The Mighty Giants, Dremagix, Cecile &amp; Mighty, John Yabes, and Glasspirits. DJs ROSÉ and Cruize will provide non-stop music throughout the day, alongside standout talents from InRage Entertainment such as Chyka Jackson and ZorDonofDoom.</p><div><br/></div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-0" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/DJU4nvlT8A9/embed/captioned/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=1080&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A0%2C%22os%22%3A581346%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="1341" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-0" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><p>A special highlight of this year’s event is a live demonstration by Pamana Kali, the Filipino martial arts group that trained Hollywood actors Timothée Chalamet, Austin Butler, and Josh Brolin for the blockbuster Dune: Part Two. Guro Alvin Catacutan, one of the lead instructors, will present the combat skills and history behind this uniquely Filipino discipline.</p><div><br/></div><p>Filipino cuisine will also be a major draw, with vendors like Full Send BBQ and Gabina’s Cuisine offering mouthwatering dishes such as adobo, sinigang, lechon, lumpia, and halo-halo. Retail booths will feature Filipino-inspired brands including Valeza Original Anime Streetwear, known for its blend of anime and Pinoy culture, and Illa Manila, which offers trendy apparel with Filipino heritage flair.</p><div><br/></div><p>As a special treat, the first 200 mothers to arrive will receive a commemorative sticker by local artist Alfienumeric, celebrating the beauty of motherhood.</p><div><br/></div><p>“This year’s festival is all about bringing people together to celebrate culture, music, and the incredible women who shape our community,” said Phillip Austria, the event’s Entertainment Director. “Whether you’re Filipino or not, everyone is welcome.”</p><div><br/></div><p>Event Details:</p><p>    •    What: 6th Annual Long Beach Filipino Festival</p><p>    •    When: Saturday, May 10, 2025 | 10 AM – 6 PM</p><p>    •    Where: Jackie Robinson Academy (Field), 2750 Pine Ave, Long Beach, CA</p><p>    •    Tickets: Available via Zeffy (link) or at the door</p><div><br/></div><p>For more information or media inquiries, email lbfilipinofestival@gmail.com.</p><div><br/></div><p>Follow Long Beach Filipino Festival for updates:</p><p>    •    Instagram: @LBFilipinoFestival</p><p>    •    Facebook: Long Beach Filipino Festival</p>

<p>A vibrant celebration of Filipino heritage, music, and motherhood takes center stage on Saturday, May 10, 2025, as the 6th Annual Long Beach Filipino Festival returns to Jackie Robinson Academy Field.</p>

A vibrant celebration of Filipino heritage, music, and motherhood takes center stage on Saturday, May 10, 2025, as the 6th Annual Long Beach Filipino Festival returns to Jackie Robinson Academy Field.