Kapit-Bisig (Arm in Arm): SoCal’s Longest Running Filipino Cultural Festival Returns to San Pedro
WHAT: The 31st Annual Festival of Philippine Arts & Culture (FPAC) returns to scenic Point Fermin Park in San Pedro, bringing with it a joyful celebration of Filipino American heritage through art, culture, community, and cuisine. This year’s theme, “Kapit-Bisig (Arm in Arm),” celebrates unity, resilience, and collective strength within the Fil-Am community.
The family-friendly, FREE outdoor festival will showcase:
• Cultural performances on multiple stages featuring Filipino traditional dance, music, and martial arts
• Surprise musical guests and emerging Fil-Am talent
• Themed pavilions including the Ancestral Arts Pavilion, Wellness Pavilion, Children’s Pavilion, Seniors Pavilion, Discovery Stage, and Main Stage
• Interactive community activities and panel conversations
• Filipino food vendors and small businesses sharing traditional flavors and modern twists on Pinoy favorites
Don’t miss foodie faves like:
• Neri’s Restaurant – known for old-school Filipino comfort food
• Ensaymada Project – a beloved festival favorite
• Cafe 86 – famous for their ube-based desserts and drinks
WHO: Presented by FilAm ARTS (The Association for the Advancement of Filipino American Arts & Culture), in partnership with the City of Los Angeles and generous sponsors and community partners. FilAm ARTS is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit committed to advancing Filipino American arts, culture, and community building.
WHEN: Saturday, September 13, 2025
10:00 AM- 6:00 PM Main and Discovery Stage programming begins at 11:00 AM
WHERE: Point Fermin Park 807 W Paseo Del Mar, San Pedro, CA 90731
WHY: Founded in 1992, FPAC is one of the longest-running Filipino cultural celebrations in Southern California and a cornerstone event for Filipino Americans across Los Angeles County and beyond. Through shared experiences in music, food, art, and community dialogue, FPAC continues to honor Filipino roots while uplifting new voices and stories.
MEDIA CONTACTS:
Marcie Taylor – (714) 642-9434 / marcie@filamarts.org Giselle Töngi-Walters – (310) 658-1813 / gtongi@filamarts.org
For more details, check out these stories:
https://filamarts-fpac.org/news/f/festival-of-philippine-arts-culture-2025-announces-marketplace
https://filamarts-fpac.org/news/f/savor-the-flavors-at-fpac-2025
https://filamarts-fpac.org/news/f/festival-of-philippine-arts-culture-fpac-2025-announces-main
https://filamarts-fpac.org/news/f/introducing-the-first-ever-furpac-pawshion-show
FilAm Arts is set to have its inaugural in-person event on Saturday, September 25th, in Historic Filipintown in Los Angeles. The event is a daylong Filipino arts and culture festival presented through film, musical theater, and burlesque. There will be a community screening of "A love letter to hi-fi" alongside musical highlights from "On this Side of the World" and a Burlesque Loveletter to Hi-Fi later in the evening.
Doors open at 4:30 pm, with the event kicking off at 5 pm. You can register for free over at the FilAm Arts website. They kindly ask for proof of vaccination card or a 72-hour negative Covid test for entry with a No Mask, no-entry rule. So mask up and enjoy a beautiful day of experiencing Historic Filipinotown through Filipino American Arts & Culture.
Register for the free event and donate to FilAm Arts here www.filamarts.org
FilAm Arts is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization based in Los Angeles that advocates for FilAm and Pilipino culture by connecting people through facilitating arts and culture programming so that our cultural identity may be properly represented, embraced, preserved for future generations.
Cover Photo Courtesy of FilAm Arts
