FALL 2025 PROGRAM
The Filipino Community Center's Fall 2025 Program embraces the theme of "Habi," the Filipino word for weave, symbolizing how the program intricately weaves together diverse aspects of Filipino culture into a beautiful, cohesive tapestry of community engagement and cultural preservation.
Unparalleled Comprehensiveness
This fall program uniquely weaves together every dimension of Filipino culture in a single season:
Music Mastery: From National Artist-level composition workshops to traditional Rondalla and contemporary Banda Kawayan
Dance Excellence: Professional-level instruction spanning traditional Philippine dance, rural folk dance, and regional Mindanao traditions
Instrumental Arts: Hands-on learning with traditional Filipino instruments (bamboo instruments, Rondalla, and kulintang) and ensemble performance
Martial Heritage: Authentic Eskrima training preserving Filipino warrior traditions
Creative Expression: Contemporary arts through painting, traditional crafts, and innovative recycled art projects
Traditional Crafts: Direct connection to ancestral weaving techniques with master practitioners
Professional Development: Livelihood workshops and career advancement opportunities
Holistic Wellness: Integration of traditional healing (Hilot), fitness, and intergenerational wellness programs
Culture Bearers under one roof
We’re bringing the best instructors to preserve, share, and celebrate our heritage right here in Hawaii!
Philippine National Artist Ryan Cayabyab - The first National Artist to teach at a community center in Hawaii!
International award-winning Filipino composer Dr. Joy Marfil
International touring group Parangal Dance Company
Renowned linguist Dr. Aurelio Agcaoili
Master weavers direct from Hibla Philippines
Master culture bearers Ray Rausa, House of Gongs, Maestro Rafael “Pike” Velasco, Rey Dela Cruz, Gwen Armagh, Zach Angeles, Imelda Gasmen
Experts in their fields such as Rose and Troy Mendoza, HiNAMi, Harosky Homes, Filipino American Historical Society of Hawai’i, Himig at Indak, and more
This isn’t just programming - it’s CULTURAL PRESERVATION in action.
Program Structure
The Fall 2025 program is organized around multiple Program Pillars (Kultura, Kabataan, Kinabukasan, Kalusugan, Kapaligiran, Kababayan) that serve as the foundational threads of our cultural tapestry.
Featured Programs by Program Pillar
KULTURA (Culture)
September:
Ilocano Language Class - Saturdays, 1:00-2:30 PM (September 13, 20, 27; October 4, 11, 18) at Conference Room with Dr. Aurelio Agcaoili
Eskrima Workshop - Wednesdays, 6:30-7:30 PM (September 17, 24; October 1, 8, 15, 22, 29; November 5, 12, 19) at 1st Floor Breezway with Hawaii Defense Academy
October:
Kulintang Dance and Music Workshop - Sundays, 1:30-4:00 PM (October 5, November 2, November 30) at the Flores Ballroom with House of Gongs
Rural Dance Workshop - Tuesdays, 5:00-7:00 PM (October 7, 14, 21, 28, November 4, 11) at 1st Floor Breezway with Ray Rausa
Rondalla Workshop - Tuesday-Monday, 3:30-5:30 PM (October 14-20, except October 18) at Conference Room with Dr. Joy Marfil
Philippine Traditional Dance Workshop - Thursday-Friday, 9:00 AM-12:00 PM (October 16-17) at the Flores Ballroom with Parangal Dance Company
November:
Music Workshop with Philippine National Artist Mr. Ryan Cayabyab - Tuesday, 4:30-7:30 PM (November 4) at Caspian Ballroom
Habi Traditional Weave Workshop - Wednesday-Friday, 5:00-6:30 PM (November 5-7) at the Consuelo Courtyard with Hibla Philippines
KABABAYAN (Community)
October:
Bayanihan Gala - Saturday, 5:30-9:00 PM (October 11, 2025) at Tapa Ballroom, Hilton Hawaiian Village
Parangal Dance Company Cultural Showcase - Saturday, 6:00-9:00 PM (October 18, 2025) at Casamina-Flores Ballroom
Filipino American History Month History Fest featuring Eskima - Saturday, 10:00 AM-2:00 PM (October 18) at Casamina-Flores Ballroom with Filipino American Historical Society of Hawaii
Kamayan Filipino Food Week Special - Sunday, 6:00-9:00 PM (October 19) at the Consuelo Courtyard
November:
FilCom Sundays: Habi Fashion Show - Sunday, 6:00-9:00 PM (December 8, 2025) at the Consuelo Courtyard, featuring Hibla Philippines
December:
Pasko sa FilCom - Sunday, 5:00-9:00 PM (December 14, 2025) at Casamina-Flores Ballroom
Sakada Day Celebration - Saturday, 10:00 AM-1:00 PM (December 20, 2025) at Casamina-Flores Ballroom
KABATAAN (Youth)
September:
Banda Kawayan - Weekdays, 2:00-5:00 PM at August Ahrens with Rafael Velasco
October:
Filipino for Kids Fall Program - Saturday, 9:00 AM-12:00 PM (October 25, 2025) at Flores Ballroom with Fil4Kids
KALUSUGAN (Health & Wellness)
September:
Zumba - Mondays, 6:15-7:15 PM (September 8 - December 8) at Courtyard with Rose and Troy Mendoza of 808 Pinoy Crew
Ballroom Dancing - Tuesdays, 6:30-7:30 PM (September 2 - November 25) at the Consuelo Courtyard with Himig at Indak
Smart Seniors: Binaylan Gentle Movement - Thursday, 5:30-6:30 PM (September 11) at the Consuelo Courtyard with Gwen Arbaugh
Smart Seniors: Story Telling/Hawaiian Quilting - Thursdays, 5:00-7:00 PM (September 18 & 25) at Conference Room with Rae
October:
Smart Seniors: Coffee and Paint - Thursday, 5:00-7:00 PM (September 4) at the Consuelo Courtyard with Zach Angeles
November:
Health and Wellness Fair - (November TBD) at the Consuelo Courtyard with Waianae Coast Comprehensive Health Clinic
KAPALIGIRAN (Environment)
November:
Recycled Parol Making Workshop - Sunday (November TBD) at the Consuelo Courtyard
FilCom Cleanup and Beautification Day - Sunday, 2:00-8:00 PM (November 23) at the Consuelo Courtyard
December:
FilCom Cleanup and Beautification Day - Sunday, 2:00-8:00 PM (December 1) at the Consuelo Courtyard Courtyard
KINABUKASAN (Future/Professional Development)
September:
NCLEX Review - Wednesdays, 5:00-8:00 PM (September 3 - November 19) at Conference Room with HiNAMi
October
Kinabukasan Series - Thursdays, 6:00-7:30 PM (TBD) at Conference Room with Harosky Homes