PhilFest 2023 Entertainment Schedule

PHILIPPINE EMBASSY CONSULAR OUTREACH
09:00 AM | Bayanihan Arts and Events Center
The Philippine Embassy in Washington DC, in coordination with the PCFI, conducts a Consular Outreach Mission in Tampa, Florida. By appointment only. No walk-ins allowed.

FR. CHRISTIAN “ABA” VILLAGOMEZA
05:00 PM | Sinagtala Theater
House music and entertainment by the “Man of a Thousand Voices” and PhilFest’s Official DJ, Fr. Christian “Aba Villagomeza”

ANNOUNCEMENTS, GAMES AND FREE GIVEAWAYS
05:45 PM | Sinagtala Theater
Join community games and win free giveaways from our sponsors!

TALLAHASSEE COMMUNITY COLLEGE DANCE COMPANY
06:30 PM | Sinagtala Theater
Contemporary dances with a touch of Filipino choreographed by Professor-Choreographer Aurora Hansen

PRESENTATION OF MS/MRS PHILFEST 2023 PARTICIPANTS
06:45 PM | Sinagtala Theater
Come and meet the eight muses who are competing for the Ms/Mrs PhilFest 2023 crown.

CULTURAL NIGHT
07:15 PM | Sinagtala Theater
Philippine Culture exhibition performance by the Philippine Performing Arts Company, Inc., Culture Philippines of Ontario, Philippine Choral Group and the Musikong Kawayan Bamboo Ensemble.

TAWAG NG TANGHALAN 2023
08:00 PM | Sinagtala Theater
Singing competition for adults with emcees EM-C and DJ Tara. Special performance by Tawag ng Tanghalan 2022 winner, Marian Cayabas.

TALENT UNLIMITED
09:00 PM | Sinagtala Theater
Amerasians Productions and Entertainments presents a talent competition and variety show.

PHILIPPINE EMBASSY CONSULAR OUTREACH
09:00 AM | Bayanihan Arts and Events Center
The Philippine Embassy in Washington DC, in coordination with the PCFI, conducts a Consular Outreach Mission in Tampa, Florida. By appointment only. No walk-ins allowed.

FR. CHRISTIAN “ABA” VILLAGOMEZA
10:00 AM | Sinagtala Theater
House music and entertainment by the “Man of a Thousand Voices” and PhilFest’s Official DJ, Fr. Christian “Aba Villagomeza”

TRIAD
10:30 AM | Sinagtala Theater
Morning three in one rap music with Triad

LUZVIMINDA ARNIS KALI
11:15 AM | Sinagtala Theater
Filipino Martial Arts exhibition presented by Luzviminda Arnis Kali from Tampa, FL

DANCE FLOOR BRAKER
11:30 AM | Sinagtala Theater
Zumba dancing with audience participation. Join the fun!

TALLAHASSEE COMMUNITY COLLEGE DANCE COMPANY
11:45 AM | Sinagtala Theater
Contemporary dances with a touch of Filipino choreographed by Professor-Choreographer Aurora Hansen

MABUHAY DANCE GROUP OF ALABAMA
12:00 Noon | Sinagtala Theater
Formally launched in 2021 with the goal of preserving the traditional heritage of the Philippines through dance, music and costumes, Mabuhay Dance Group of Alabama presents Philippine dances.

FIL-AM AMATEUR BALLROOM DANCE CLUB OF TAMPA BAY
12:15 PM | Sinagtala Theater
A special ballroom dance rendition by the Fil-Am Amateur Dance Club of Tampa Bay.

PHILIPPINE AMERICAN CULTURAL ORGANIZATION
12:30 PM | Sinagtala Theater
Philippine American Cultural Organization presents Sayaw sa Payong, a traditional Philippine dance where the beautiful women carry umbrella of the same color or different colors and step rhythmically with the music.

CATHERINE ESTRADA AND FRIENDS
12:45 PM | Sinagtala Theater
Fusion dance by Catherine Estrada and her friends.

4EVER40 SISTERHOOD
01:00 PM | Sinagtala Theater
Empowering women and children through education anywhere in the USA and to provide scholarship to the marginalized group in the remote areas in the Philippines to become self-sufficient, 4Ever40 Sisterhood presents “Paru-paro”.

TAWAG NG TANGHALAN 2023 WINNER
01:15 PM | Sinagtala Theater
The new winner of Tawag ng Tanghalan 2023 performs his/her winning piece.

SANLAHI, INC.
01:20 PM | Sinagtala Theater
Performing a Hula and Modern dance, Sanlahi Dance Troupe consists of Filipino dance members from Melbourne, FL, whose goal is to promote Philippine culture and tradition through music and dance.

CHRYSSS
01:30 PM | Sinagtala Theater
Cristina Estipona, or Chrysss for short, is a Fil-Am singer, BMI songwriter, composer and producer who’s songwriting sensibilities and virtuosity with the guitar have made her a much sought after collaborator amongst many Grammy artists

3 GENERATIONS OF ZUMBA
01:45 PM | Sinagtala Theater
Mother, daughter and grand daughter – 3 generations with a goal to make fitness fun! Everyone is welcome to enjoy getting fit while having fun. Just follow along and let the rhythm get you!

PPAC, INDAK PAMBATA AND CULTURE PHILIPPINES OF ONTARIO
02:00 PM | Sinagtala Theater
Philippine dances presented by the Philippine Performing Arts Company, Inc., Indak Pambata, and Culture Philippines of Ontario from Canada.

FOLKLORICO FILIPINIANA
02:30 PM | Sinagtala Theater
Philippine dances presented by Folklorico Filipiniana from Tallahassee, FL

MABUHAY DANCE GROUP
02:45 PM | Sinagtala Theater
Philippine dances presented by Mabuhay Dance Group from Alabama

PHILFEST GOES LATIN
03:00 PM | Sinagtala Theater
May Golez and Dan McGraw bring Latin dance groups to PhilFest. Don’t miss joining the public Latin dancing at the end of the show!

DON BRONTO: TRIBUTE TO FILIPINO AND AMERICAN VETERANS
03:30 PM | Sinagtala Theater
Tampa Bay balladeer and Global Pinoy Champion USA, Don Bronto pays tribute to Filipino and American Veterans.

GETTING TO KNOW THE MS/MRS PHILFEST 2023 CANDIDATES
04:00 PM | Sinagtala Theater
Interview with the eight Ms/Mrs PhilFest 2023 candidates.

GRAND FLORES DE PHILFEST PARADE
04:30 PM | PhilFest Grounds
Flores de PhilFest participants join the Ms/Mrs PhilFest 2023 candidates in a grand April Santacruzan parade around the PhilFest Grounds

MUSIKONG KAWAYAN BAMBOO ENSEMBLE
05:30 PM | Sinagtala Theater
Modernized bamboo music by the Musikong Kawayan Bamboo Ensemble, conducted by Nhick Ramiro Pacis.

PHILIPPINE CHORAL GROUP
05:45 PM | Sinagtala Theater
The Philippine Choral Group from the Tampa Bay Area, , conducted by Connie Chanrasmi, serenades the PhilFest Grounds with your favorite Filipino tunes

PPAC AND CULTURE PHILIPPINES OF ONTARIO
06:00 PM | Sinagtala Theater
Philippine folk dances presented by the Philippine Performing Arts Company, Inc., and Culture Philippines of Ontario from Canada.

DJ TARA
06:15 PM | Sinagtala Theater
A sensational moment with Asia’s Idol Winner and Virtual Radio Host DJ Tara

TFC HOUR
06:30 PM | Sinagtala Theater
A special TFC Hour with Kiana Valenciano, with the participation of DJ Tara and Fiesta Mo sa USA 2023 “Pageant for a Cause” contestants

KEITH AS ELVIS
08:00 PM | Sinagtala Theater
Keith Coleman, one of the best Elvis impersonators in the US presents KEITH AS ELVIS

REVOLUTION 2023
07:30 PM | Sinagtala Theater
Youth Night and Dance Competition chaired by Kamille Janess and Jonathan Sibayan

HOLY MASS
09:00 AM | Sinagtala Theater
PhilFest invites those who would like to attend a special Palm Sunday celebratory mass right at the festival grounds

PHILIPPINE EMBASSY CONSULAR OUTREACH
09:00 AM | Bayanihan Arts and Events Center
The Philippine Embassy in Washington DC, in coordination with the PCFI, conducts a Consular Outreach Mission in Tampa, Florida. By appointment only. No walk-ins allowed.

RHYTHMIC CHANGE BAND
10:45 AM | Sinagtala Theater
Morning band music with the Rhythmic Change Band

3 GENERATIONS OF ZUMBA
11:45 AM | Sinagtala Theater
Mother, daughter and grand daughter – 3 generations with a goal to make fitness fun! Everyone is welcome to enjoy getting fit while having fun. Just follow along and let the rhythm get you!

PHILIPPINE CHORAL GROUP
12:00 Noon | Sinagtala Theater
The Philippine Choral Group from the Tampa Bay Area, , conducted by Connie Chanrasmi, serenades the PhilFest Grounds with your favorite Filipino tunes

PPAC AND CULTURE PHILIPPINES OF ONTARIO
12:15 PM | Sinagtala Theater
Rural dances from the Philippines by the Philippine Performing Arts Company, Inc., and Culture Philippines of Ontario from Canada

TALLAHASSEE COMMUNITY COLLEGE DANCE COMPANY
012:30 PM | Sinagtala Theater
Contemporary dances with a touch of Filipino choreographed by Professor-Choreographer Aurora Hansen

ANG BISAYA OF FLORIDA
012:45 PM | Sinagtala Theater
Ang Bisaya of Florida presents “Senorita”

TANGHALANG PAMBATA 2023
01:00 PM | Sinagtala Theater
PhilFest presents “Tanghalang Pambata 2023” Talent Competition for Children and Youth with spcial guest Jacob Pham (Tanghalang Pambata 2022 Winner) and Indak Pambata. Hoseted by EM-C and DJ Tara

YUGYUGAN 2023
02:00 PM | PhilFest Gounds
Philippine Street Carnival Parade participated in by all the Philippine organizations of Tampa Bay and surrounding cities. The public is welcome to join and dance in the parade

MABUHAY DANCE GROUP
03:00 PM | Sinagtala Theater
Philippine dances presented by Mabuhay Dance Group from Alabama

MUSIKONG KAWAYAN BAMBOO ENSEMBLE
03:15 PM | Sinagtala Theater
Modernized bamboo music by the Musikong Kawayan Bamboo Ensemble, conducted by Nhick Ramiro Pacis

CULTURE PHILIPPINES OF ONTARIO
03:30 PM | Sinagtala Theater
“Malong” presented by Culture Philippines of Ontario from Canada

PHILIPPINE FASHION SHOW
04:00 PM | Sinagtala Theater
A special fashion show featuring Filipino costumes presented by the Philippine Performing Arts Company, Inc. and guest models from the Fil-Am community

MS/MRS PHILFEST PARADE
04:30 PM | Sinagtala Theater
Final presentation of Ms/Mrs PhilFest 2023 candidates followed by a Ms/Mrs PhilFest Parade around the festival site

RAFFLE DRAWING AND ANNOUNCEMENT OF WINNERS
05:00 PM | Sinagtala Theater
PhilFest Raffle Drawing and announcement of Ms/Mrs PhilFest 2023 Winners

PHILFEST 2023 OFFICIALLY ENDS
06:00 PM | Sinagtala Theater
Thank you for celebrating PhilFest 2023 with us! Mark your calendars for PhilFest 2024 scheduled from April 5-7, 2024!

PHILIPPINE EMBASSY CONSULAR OUTREACH
09:00 AM | Bayanihan Arts and Events Center
The Philippine Embassy in Washington DC, in coordination with the PCFI, conducts a Consular Outreach Mission in Tampa, Florida. By appointment only. No walk-ins allowed.