PH Independence Day Celebrated in Passaic, New Jersey

PHOTO: The Filipino-American community in Passaic, New Jersey held their annual Philippine Day Celebration highlighted by festivities and a food and cultural festival on 09 June 2019 at the Third Ward Park in Passaic.

Organized by the Philippine Day Organizing Committee (PDOC), the event was attended by hundreds of Filipino-Americans living in the city and its nearby areas, Philippine Consulate General officers and staff led by Consul Arman Talbo, and Passaic local officials.

The Independence Day celebration in Passaic, which is held every second Sunday of June is now on its 32nd year.

Photo shows leaders of the Filipino-American community in Passaic, New Jersey, Consul Arman R. Talbo (fourth from the right) and Vice Consul Tanya Faye Ramiro (third from the right) during the celebration of Independence Day in the city. (PDOC photo)

Members of the BIBAK organization presented a traditional dance from their region during the Independence Day celebration. (PDOC photo)

Consul Arman Talbo (center), Jersey City Council President Rolando Lavarro (fourth from the right) lead the cutting of the ribbon to open the celebration of Independence day. (PDOC photo)

For more information, visit www.newyorkpcg.dfa.gov.ph, www.newyorkpcg.org or https://www.facebook.com/PHLinNY/.