Monday, June 4, 2012

Philippine Independence Day Parade New York 2012

Movie and television star,  Dingdong Dantes 
Television star, Aljur Abrenica
Former actor and model, Iliac Diaz, executive director of MyShelter Foundation presenting "Liter of Light" project
Filipino-Americans commemorated Philippine Independence Day and  celebrated their culture at the annual Philippine Independence Day Parade in midtown Manhattan yesterday. Dancers, marchers, marching bands, musicians and celebrities including Dingdong Dantes, Aljur Abrenica and Iliac Diaz headed down Madison Avenue from 38th to 26th Street during the annual parade. A cultural program was held after the parade. The Philippines declared independence from Spain on June 12, 1898 but the United States did not acknowledge the country's independence until 1946.
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1 comment:

  1. Miguel Paolo CelestialJune 11, 2012 at 5:48 PM

    Hi. My name is Miguel Paolo Celestial. Would like to ask permission to borrow your photos for my blog: http://blog.benetton.com/philippines.

    Am writing a post on the Philippine Independence Day. Will place credits on every image.

    Thanks!

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