LOOK: BGYO, Maymay Entrata at Pistahan Parade and Festival in SF
SAN FRANCISCO – As part of its 30th anniversary celebration, TFC took part in the 31st Pistahan Parade and Festival – an international celebration of Filipino community, culture and cuisine – presented by the Filipino American Arts Exposition.
Special guest artists for the TFC30 Happy Hour were Maymay Entrata and BGYO.
Over the past three decades, Pistahan has grown from a modest local event into a major celebration that attracts thousands from across the Bay Area and beyond. Pistahan has become a key cultural event in the city, celebrating not just Filipino American culture, but also the spirit of community and shared heritage that defines San Francisco. This year’s theme was “Embracing Our Bayanihan Spirit.”
The “MYX Presents” parade float features special guest artists Maymay Entrata (4th from left) and the boys of BGYO (from left) Nate, Akira, Gelo, Mikki and JL, with iWantTFC and MYX Global volunteers. (Photo from Reya Paulos)
At the beautiful Yerba Buena Gardens in San Francisco, DJ Marlino, head of Platform Operations at MYX (top photo), keeps the crowd engaged and on their feet (center photo). BGYO (bottom photo) performs their opening song, “Gigil.” (Photos from Miguel Carrion)
BGYO treats Pistahan audience to the sexy groove of their latest single, “Trash,” which will be released on Aug. 22. (Photo from Miguel Carrion)
Maymay Entrata (top right) delights the crowd with her dance numbers, opening with “Amakabogera” with The Fusion dance crew. (Photo from Cherry Laraya-Ong). Maymay then switches to the upbeat “Pwede Ba?” shown in photos with the Rhythm Monsters. (Photos from Miguel Carrion)
Fans interact with Maymay Entrata (top photo) and Akira of BGYO (bottom). (Photos from Miguel Carrion)
San Francisco Entertainment Commissioner and Filipino American Arts Exposition President Al Perez (left) presents certificates of recognition, signed by San Francisco Mayor London Breed, to Maymay Entrata and BGYO. (Photo from Miguel Carrion)
Maymay and the boys of BGYO expressed their gratitude for the warm welcome from San Francisco while ABS-CBN Global Marketing Head Pam Castillo shared her excitement. “This year’s Pistahan was truly special, not just because we are celebrating TFC’s 30th anniversary, but because of the incredible energy and passion that Maymay and BGYO brought to the event,” she says. “It is a testament to the power of Filipino talent and the strong sense of community that TFC continues to foster worldwide.”
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