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 Consuelo Courtyard 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 Casamina 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) at Tapa Ballroom, Hilton Hawaiian Village

  • Parangal Dance Company Cultural Showcase - Saturday, 6:00-9:00 PM (October 18) 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 (November 9) 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 Poakalani Hawaiian Quilt Design  

October:

  • Smart Seniors: Coffee and Paint - Thursday, 5:00-7:00 PM (October 2) at the Consuelo Courtyard with Zach Angeles

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 (October 9, 23; November 6, 20; December 4) at Flores Ballroom with Harosky Homes

KAPALIGIRAN (Environment)

November:

  • Recycled Parol Making Workshop - Sunday (November 2, TBC) at the Consuelo Courtyard 

  • FilCom Cleanup and Beautification Day - Sunday, 2:00-8:00 PM (November 23) at the Consuelo Courtyard