June 21, 2008
The Hercules Public Library was the venue for
the First Annual Philippine Independence Day
Celebration in our town.
The event was presented by the Fil_Ams of Hercules,
the A.F.A.H., the Philippine Cultural and Historical
Association, and the Fil-Ams of Contra Costa in
cooperation with the City of Hercules and the Hercules
Public Library. Several hundred people participated
during an afternoon filled with music, dance, poetry
and food.
Supervisor Gayle Uilkema, Mayor Joanne Ward & Ed Balico
Hercules Mayor Joanne Ward gave a warm welcome.
Music and entertainment delighted the audience.
An impressive diorama depicted
the history of the
Philippines.
Readings from Dr. Jose Rizal were inspiring.
Children were entertained in the Library Story Cone.
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Frank Batara of the Fil-Ams of Hercules opened the Celebration.
Assembly Member Mark De Saulnier made people smile.
Board
of Supervisors Member Gayle Uilkema praised the event.
City Council Member Ed Balico
thanked all the groups who created
the festivities.
City Council Member Kris Valstad enoys time spent with his
friends in the Fil-Ams Association.
The Celebration was a
tremendous success. A new
tradition in Hercules was started.
Click
here for a souvenir postcard of the day.
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