Virginia Beach Fil-Fest kicks off Fil-Am History Month

Scene at a previous Film-Fest in Virginia Beach, Virginia. FACEBOOK

Filipinos in Virginia Beach, Virginia will kick off October – Filipino American History Month this weekend, starting on Sat., Oct. 2 at Mt. Trashmore park.

Mayor Bobby Dyer will welcome the crowd at noon. There will be apageant, Filipino folk dancing and lots of food and music.

Virginia Beach has the biggest Filipino population in Hampton Roads and is home to the Philippine Cultural Center of Virginia in Kempsville.

Chicago comedian Erick Esteban and hip-hop artists S.N.R.G. (Some Never Really Get) from Northern Virginia will entertain on Saturday.

Guests will also learn more about a historical highway marker in Virginia Beach that will honor the legacy of U.S. Navy service members from the Philippines who have settled in Hampton Roads.

Buko Resto-Bar food truck will serve Filipino street food. Bambu and Maria & Isabel’s will offer desserts.

Local churches will lead events Sunday morning. Shadowlawn Eats restaurant will bring lumpia for the Lumpia eating contest. The winner’s name will be inscribed on a champion belt.

For more information and the schedule, visit facebook.com/filfestusa.