(Tinikling Dance: Tinikling is often described as a folk dance that represents the attempts of Filipino rice farmers to catch and prevent the Tikling bird from stealing ripe rice grains from the fields.)
FILIPINO AMERICAN HISTORY MONTH
Filipino American History Month is celebrated in October to honor the contributions and legacy of Filipinos in the United States. It highlights the connection between Filipinos in the U.S. and the Philippines, celebrating their shared culture and heritage. Filipino Americans are the second largest Asian American group in the U.S. and the third largest ethnic group in California. The month commemorates the arrival of the first Filipinos in the U.S. on October 18, 1587.
In 2009, the U.S. Congress officially recognized October as Filipino American History Month, and many local governments have since followed suit. This year, Solano County Library will host various cultural programs to celebrate. Join us to learn more about Filipino culture through our events and resources!
EVENTS
Snack Time with Miss Christine: Enjoy Traditional Filipino “Merienda” Snacks!
Friday, October 4, 11AM-12PM
Vallejo Springstowne Library
Join us and celebrate the start of Filipino American Heritage Month. Learn and enjoy some traditional Filipino snacks.
Kababayan Kids Storytime
Saturday, October 5, 10:30-11:30AM
Vallejo Springstowne Library
Join us as we read a Tagalog-English bilingual book! We’ll also sing Tagalog songs, learn Tagalog words, and end with a fun activity!
Filipino Martial Arts Event
Saturday, October 5, 2PM-3PM
Fairfield Civic Center Library
Come join us for a talk and demonstration of Balintawak Arnis a Filipino Martial Art, the culture and history of Balintawak Arnis, and the art of stick carving.
Grand Master Mel Orpilla was born and raised in Vallejo, CA. He has been a martial artist since 1972. He teaches Balintawak Arnis, Filipino Martial Art, in the context of Philippine and Filipino culture and history. He is also the author of “Filipinos in Vallejo.” Mel is a member of the Mark of Four Waves traditional Filipino tattoo tribe. As such, he carves traditional Filipino Warrior tattoo patterns and symbols on Calcutta bamboo sticks for martial artists and collectors. He has an extensive collection of artifacts from the Northern Philippine tribes as well as a collection of antique Philippine bladed weapons.
Adult Craft Club: Meditative Banig Drawing Workshop
Thursday, October 10, 6PM-7PM
Vallejo John F. Kennedy Library (Joseph Room)
Please join us for a very special edition of Make-it-Together to celebrate Filipino American History Month. This month, we will be inviting a guest artist, Kenneth Tan from the Lola x Kenneth Collaboration. Kenneth will be guiding us through a Meditative Banig Drawing Workshop which is a one-hour drawing workshop inspired by Filipino tattoos and woven patterns.
DIY Mythological Bird Craft
October 16-31st All Day
Vallejo Springstowne Library
Join us at the Springstowne Library to celebrate Filipino Heritage Month. From October 16 – October 31, we’ll be crafting an easy paper cone Sarimanok. The Sarimanok comes from Philippine mythology, specifically the area of Mindanao. The bird is often depicted with colorful wings, a feathered tail, and a head decorated with spirals, leaves, and scrolls. It’s often a symbol of good luck. Using paper materials, you’ll be able to create your own good luck charms.
Kuwentuhan Tayo! – Bilingual Tagalog Storytime
Friday, October 18, 10AM-11AM
Suisun City Library
Engage your kids with stories, songs, rhymes, in Tagalog,for kids of all ages. Halina at magsaya sa mga kuwentong pambata, matuto ng simpleng salitang Tagalog, at tuklasin and kulturang Pilipino.
Legacy Filipino Martial Arts Workshop
Friday, October 18, 3PM-4PM
Vacaville Town Square Library
In honor of Filipino American History Month Vacaville Town Square Library is hosting a workshop event with Legacy Filipino Martial Arts! The Philippines has a long standing history of martial arts that is typically not seen in the West unlike its Chinese and Japanese counterparts. Participants will be working with Legacy’s instructors on sticks and empty hand combat for self defense.
This event is for Teens (13+) and Adults only. Pre-registration required and waiver signature prior to entering event.
Chef Roline: Fillipino Cooking Demo & Tasting
Thursday, October 24, 6PM-7:30PM
Fairfield Cordelia Library
Come join us in a delicious evening of food and fun with Chef Roline of Roline’s in Vacaville! Chef Roline will show us how to make two classic Filipino dishes– lumpia, with both meat and turon fillings, and pancit noodles. No cooking demo is complete with out a tasting to follow 🙂 Limited to 50 people. First come, first served. Free as always.
Traditional Filipino “merienda” or snacks will be served.
RESOURCES
Filipino American National Historical Society (FANHS)
The Filipino American National Historical Society began commemorating October as Filipino American History Month nationwide in 1992, and is recognized as the primary informational resource on Filipino Americans .
Hoopla
Hoopla, our streaming service provides access to ebooks, audibooks, music, movies, and TV shows. Click the link above to check out a collection of items about Filipino Americans.
Enjoy Suggested Reads from Solano County Library:
Kids
https://splash.na2.iiivega.com/library-list/showcase/1f7cc879-8b68-4076-80c8-c7a0d89e1940
Teens
https://splash.na2.iiivega.com/library-list/showcase/0a5717ca-6de7-4abb-ab03-30f043379f07
Adults
https://splash.na2.iiivega.com/library-list/showcase/de2bbe6f-330e-4991-b947-86026c9b5374