The Spring Picnic organized by the Filipino-American Community of the Carolinas (FACC) scheduled on April 29 or Saturday this week will have students of the Gardner-Webb University as special guests.
This was confirmed following the joint meeting of the FACC 2017 board of directors and the group of Jessica Esguerra sometime this month.
This year’s Spring picnic carries the theme” Pista sa Nayon.” “Pista” or fiesta in the Philippine setting is a community celebration and an opportune time for renewing ties, forging new friendships and welcoming visitors with good food and parades.
“It is just the time to be happy and forget all the worries and cares of the world,” said FACC incumbent auditor Doreen Reynolds.
She said the Gardner-Webb University students will be treated to the best of Filipino food, culture and entertainment. They are scheduled to arrive at 11 am, it was learned.
Esguerra said at least 15 students are expected to attend the event at the McDowell Nature Preserve in Charlotte, North Carolina. The program starts at 11;15 am.
Among the native dances lined up for the event are Carinosa, Pandanggo sa Ilaw and Habanera De Jovencita.
There would be a special presentation of the Angklung group who have gained a following in several Filipino-American events.
Also expected to attend is 2014 Miss Pre Teen Greensboro and 2015 Pre Teen National Winner Juliana Alexandra Ramos Byerly.
Byerly is from Jamestown, North Carolina and considers Charlotte her second home. Juliana was born in Pagadian City on September 13, 2003 and stayed in the Philippines for 10 months.
Juliana is a straight A student and her favorite Filipino food are paksiw and noodles.
The program starts with the singing of the national anthems of the Philippines and US by Ashley Faye Perez followed by an invocation by Pastor Granville Kris Casino and a welcome address by the FACC president for 2017.
After Anklung's special musical number come the special dance performances. The program will be hosted by FACC Area representative from Mecklinburg County Rogelio “Ro” Lawsin and Ram Cabanero, immediate past PIO of FACC./Susan Palmes-Dennis
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