The parol lantern is the iconic symbol of the Filipino Christmas that inspires hope, unity, and a sense of pride. Throughout the world, the parol lantern lights up windows of Filipino households during the Christmas season.

Join us in welcoming the holiday season with cultural performances, vendors, parol making workshops, and Philippine Christmas treats. Our unique version of Parol making is perfect for all ages, so bring a friend or the entire family! Start your Parol making tradition with us this year!

Sponsored in part by The Prebys Foundation & The California Arts Council

Presale $15

$20 at the door

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Join us for an unforgettable evening at the 37th Annual Junior Concert!

Experience the rich cultural heritage of the Philippines brought to life by over 45 talented Filipino American performers as they present the vibrant folk traditions from across the Philippine Archipelago. This year, immerse yourself in the captivating themes of FIRE, EARTH, and WATER.

Feel the heat of the passionate dances inspired by the flames of the heart.

Let the grounding beats transport you to serene landscapes.

Dive into the rhythmic melodies that echo the life by the water.

Date: Saturday, June 29, 2024

Time: 2pm-3:30pm

Location: Kassebaum Theater, 1615 Mater Dei Drive, Chula Vista, CA 91913

Don’t miss out on this program that promises to enchant and inspire! Bring your friends and family to celebrate and support our young artists as they honor their heritage through breathtaking performances.

PASACAT Alumni, Family and Friends,

PASACAT is at a crossroad having endured its fourth flood in the past 10 years, the latest of which resulted from a devastating storm system that dropped over three inches of rain within three hours.  Our home is in a dismal state of repair, and we need your assistance in helping us find an effective path forward.  Please join us for a PASACAT town hall meeting at the PASACAT Center on Feb 24th from 10am to 1pm - lunch and drinks will be provided. 

All PASACAT alumni, members, and supporters past and present are asked to attend. Please share this invite with your PASACAT network who may not have received this message.

Please let us know if you can attend. Thank you.

So Sarap! Philippine Festival is a unique cultural experience presenting a world-class celebration of Philippine and Filipino American arts, culture and history. San Diego is home to the second largest concentration of the Filipino diaspora outside of the Philippines. Our approach is to provide a destination event that reflects the diversity and hospitality of the Philippines, showcasing our contributions from around the world. We will attract and highlight local, regional, national and international artists, performers, and talents to educate the public of our past, present, and future.

This free family-friendly event takes place on Saturday, October 14, 2023, from 10:00AM – 8:00PM at Waterfront Park in downtown San Diego.  Presented by the PASACAT Philippine Performing Arts Company, So Sarap! is our signature festival bridging the exchange of commerce and culture between the United States, Philippines, San Diego and beyond.

Catch the PASACAT Philippine Performing Arts Company perform at Gallagher Square Stage.

FILIPINO HERITAGE NIGHT:

The San Diego Padres offer a variety of Theme Games to enhance the fan experience at Petco Park and celebrate the diverse community throughout San Diego and the Baja region. Theme Games, whether pop culture, social, heritage or awareness-based, provide an opportunity to attend a Padres game with others who share a common interest and are also a great way to access limited-edition Padres items!

All Theme Game items are available while supplies last and fans must purchase through the page below to be eligible to receive the related item. Items must be redeemed the day of the event from the Theme Game redemption area. Unless otherwise noted, redemption is from Gates Open until 1 hour after first pitch in Gallagher Square.

Must purchase a ticket to enter: July 15, Cleveland Guardians vs. San Diego Padres

Celebrate Philippine Independence at the 36th Annual Junior PASACAT Concert with a colorful program that brings the Philippines to life.

Join us on Sat. June 10, 2023 at 5:00PM PDT for an unforgettable night of dance and entertainment. Our talents junior performers will showcase their skills and creativity in traditional Filipino folk dances.

The event will be held at 1615 Mater Dei Drive, Chula Vista, CA 91913. There are two tiers of tickets for Premier Seating and General Admission. Reserved sponsor seats are also available. Come early to get the best seats and enjoy the pre-show activities.

Don’t miss this opportunity to support our young dancers and experience the beauty of Filipino culture through dance. See you there! It’s a fun way to commemorate Philippine Independence.

Purchase tickets here

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 10, 2022

TWO SHOWS: 2PM MATINEE + 7:30PM EVENING

WHERE: EDUCATIONAL CULTURAL COMPLEX THEATRE
4343 OCEAN VIEW BLVD, SAN DIEGO, CA 92113

PASACAT presents Extravaganza 2022 — "Hiraya: Fruit of our Dreams"

Extravaganza is PASACAT's long-standing tradition: a biennial showcase that exhibits the highest caliber of PASACAT's artistic representation of Philippine folk dance. Due to the pandemic, we were unable to continue this tradition. With nearly two years of reflection, dreaming, manifesting, and preparing for the day we get to once again share our passion for our culture through the lens of the stage, we are overjoyed to present, Hiraya: Fruit of our Dreams!

"Hiraya" is an ancient Tagalog word meaning "fruit of one’s dreams, wishes and aspirations." It is often used in one’s wish to someone, Hiraya Manawari, meaning “May your dreams come true! May your wishes be fulfilled!”

Join us for the colorful Parol Lantern Festival as PASACAT transforms the Educational Cultural Complex into a Philippine Christmas village. With cultural performances, vendors and parol making workshops, experience the Philippines whose Christmas season is from September to January.

FREE EVENT

26th Annual Parol Festival Schedule:

12 pm PF2022 opens to public

• Parol Exhibit, Philippine Village, Market Vendors

1 pm Junior PASACAT Dance Performance in Parol Village

2 pm-4pm Silayan Filipina hosts Parol Making workshops

2 pm EXTRAVAGANZA Hiraya: Fruit of Our Dreams (Ticketed event in Theater)

5 pm-7pm Silayan Filipina hosts Parol Making workshops

730 pm Parol Festival closes

730 pm EXTRAVAGANZA Hiraya: Fruit of Our Dreams (Ticketed event in Theater)

Featured Vendors:

• Sunkissed Pinay

• P’NAI, LLC

• Para Sa’yo, LLC

• Island Blue Apparel

• A to Z Designs, SD

• All Things Use Desserts

• Papa’s Polvoron

• CAKED

So Sarap! Philippine Festival is a unique cultural experience presenting a world-class celebration of Philippine and Filipino American arts, culture and history. San Diego is home to the second largest concentration of the Filipino diaspora outside of the Philippines. Our approach is to provide a destination event that reflects the diversity and hospitality of the Philippines, showcasing our contributions from around the world. We will attract and highlight local, regional, national and international artists, performers, and talents to educate the public of our past, present, and future.

This free family-friendly event takes place on Saturday, October 15, 2022 from 10:00AM – 10:00PM at Waterfront Park in downtown San Diego. Presented by the PASACAT Philippine Performing Arts Company, So Sarap is our signature festival bridging the exchange of commerce and culture between the United States, Philippines, San Diego and beyond.

For more information visit: So Sarap! Philippine Festival

In partnership with the Chula Vista Public Library- Civic Central Branch, the Friends of the Chula Vista Heritage Museum, PASACAT Philippine Performing Arts Company, FANHS-San Diego and COPAO, the Filipinos of South Bay Exhibit will share stories of Filipinos of South Bay through the lense of Kapwa and the Bayanihan Spirit.

Exhibit runs through December 31, 2023.

Join the PASACAT Philippine Performing Arts Company as they share their dances with stories about bringing Philippine dance from village to stage. Dance critics have lauded PASACAT as a touring professional company—from mimicking animals to worship and rituals, PASACAT's dances have evolved into art and serve as a looking glass into the past. Get an exclusive preview of the upcoming Filipinos of South Bay Exhibit which will include the PASACAT story and its 52-year history.

PASACAT’s performance is funded in part by the California Arts Council Cultural Pathways Program and the County of San Diego Community Enhancement

Ticket price details: Guests will be served tastings of lumpia and the summer dessert halo-halo.

• $20 General Admission Seats Pre-Sale Tickets by August 5

• $30 General Admission Seats Purchased after August 5

• $35 Reserved seats second row

• $100 Sponsor Reserved Seats in first row

Be sure to purchase your tickets early, seating is limited in the Museum's La Atalaya Foundation Theater.

PASACAT has been in existence since 1970 teaching Filipino American teenagers and young adults about the culture of the Philippines through dance, music and song. In 1983, younger siblings of those teens and young adults were interested in learning and became the first batch of Juniors trained by Kenny Estigoy, Cindy Macatantan and “Uncle” Bob Tuminting. This resulted in the First Junior PASACAT Concert held at the newly opened Educational Cultural Complex in April, 1994.

In 1988, eight students became the first class of PASACAT’s Junior Program. Joji Ramirez Castro, 13-year Bayanihan National Philippine Folk Dance Company dancer, was brought onto staff to lead this new program. Their first concert was held in January, 1989 at St. Rita’s School Auditorium and the following year at the Educational Cultural Complex. The Junior Concert has been presented every year since, without exception. Even with COVID, the Junior Program continued on-line with more interactive sessions on Philippine history and geography.

The PASACAT Center has served as the home of all PASACAT artistry and as we bring the 35th Annual Junior Concert to our space, our home, we’re reimagining the PASACAT home to showcase the beauty and richness of the Philippines!

The 24th Annual Parol Lantern Festival is VIRTUAL

PASACAT carries on and wraps up the year 2020 style—as they go LIVE on FACEBOOK to celebrate a Philippine Christmas

WE WILL PROUDLY FEATURE:
- Guest Music Artists
- Cultural entertainment by PASACAT Senior and Junior Companies
- Featured performances from numerous Philippine Performing Arts Companies from West Coast to East Coast
- A special performance from recording artists in the Philippines
- A vibrant display of Philippine Star Lanterns, popularly known as the Parol
- Spotlighting some of the best Fil-Am owned local small businesses
- Cooking Demonstration with an SD Local Chef
- Live segments and live interaction
- Games and giveaways
AND SO MUCH MORE!

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Join us via Youtube Live as we celebrate our 33rd Annual Junior Concert!

Bringing it to you 2020 Style, the 33rd Junior Concert is now the 2020 Virtual Junior Concert

2020 posed many challenges for the entire world. Continuing to be a part of our dancers lives bringing art to the center of their lives, we maintained our regular classes virtually. For 26 weeks we’ve completely flipped our approach by creating dance videos, activities, and online classrooms.  Aside from home activities, online games, lectures, movie nights, and of course dancing, we’ve been slowly moving towards the goal of putting on a virtual program . This years Junior Concert is special because it included the participation of our parents who recorded our dancers in costume at home.

PASACAT is proud to bring the 2020 Virtual Junior Concert to your homes on Wednesday, September 30, 2020 from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm.

Our youth dancers will not only dance for you but will also be our hosts throughout the program!

As we continue to keep the culture alive in our own homes, we hope that you can join us in celebrating our successes through these trying times. Bravo to these very young dancers for keeping PASACAT’s 50th Season bright.

Register for the FREE Concert in the link below:

HOSTED BY PASACAT PHILIPPINE PERFORMING ARTS COMPANY

Join us for dinner, dancing, entertainment and more as we celebrate 50 golden years of PASACAT. Follow the link below to purchase your tickets. This 50th Anniversary celebration gala will be held at Paradise Point. Doors open at 5PM, program begins at 6PM. Formal attire. Theme: Gold

SATURDAY, AUGUST 1

5:00PM – 11:45PM

PARADISE POINT RESORT & SPA

1404 VACATION RD

SAN DIEGO, CA 92109

Join us for the 38th San Diego Chinese New Year Fair on February 8th-9th, 2020 in Downtown San Diego!

Join us at SeaWorld for their Lunar New Year celebration. We’ll be performing throughout the day, beginning at 11:30AM until 4:30PM!