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2011 Pistang Pinoy on Sunday
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Posted on Jun 10 2011
All is set for the 2011 Pistang Pinoy (Filipino Fiesta) organized by the United Filipino organization on June 12, from 10am to 6pm at the Civic Center in Susupe.
Major sponsors for the event are IT&E, Marpac, Western Union, Coca-Cola, and Tan Siu Lin Foundation.
“The community can expect a whole day of fun and entertainment as we celebrate our Philippine Independence Day,” UFO president Bong Malasarte told Saipan Tribune.
The annual celebration is scheduled right after the flag raising ceremony and program arranged by the Philippine Consulate General at the ground floor of the Marianas Business Plaza.
“We will participate in the Consulate-sponsored event, then followed by the Pistang Pinoy,” he said.
Malasarte said a number of performers have been lined up to showcase their talents throughout the celebration. Some 20 vendors will also set up their booths at the event.
According to Malasarte, they also plan to host a tong-its tournament for card game enthusiasts.
“There will be a minimal entrance fee and a prize for the winner,” he said.
Although it was hard for them to solicit sponsorships from private companies, Malasarte said the organizing committee managed to pull it off.
“The whole committee really worked hard to make this a fun celebration for all Filipinos on Saipan,” he said.
Malasarte invited not just the Filipinos but other community members to take part in the festivities.
“Forget about your worries and stress by joining us this Sunday at the Pistang Pinoy. Let’s all enjoy together,” he said.
Malasarte especially urged all organization members under UFO to participate.
“We hope that all members will attend so we can show our unity as the umbrella organization of all Filipino groups here on island,” he added.
