16thANNUAL PISTAHAN PARADE AND FESTIVAL SET FOR AUG. 8 & 9

-Fantastic Two Day Festival Highlights Filipino Culture and Cuisine-

website: http://www.pistahan.net

SAN FRANCISCO (June 10, 2009) – The largest celebration of Filipino Americans in San Francisco is back and bigger than ever featuring the return of the popular Adobo Cook-off and balut eating contests, delectable Filipino cuisine and desserts, cultural exhibits, and the 2andannual San Francisco Filipino American Jazz Festival. Experience the best of Filipino art, dance, music and food at the 16th Annual Pistahan Parade and Festival on Aug. 8-9 at the Yerba Buena Gardens. The Pistahan Parade will take place

Saturday Aug. 8 and features approximately 6 beautiful themed floats and approximately100 contingents.

The parade will begin at Beale St., march down Market Street, left on 4th Street, left on Folsom Street and end on 3rdSt. The two-day event is expected to draw over 50,000 people. Both days will feature an array of entertainment and exhibits.

There will be 6 fun, educational, and interactive pavilions:

Art Pavilion: Visual art exhibits showcase an eclectic genre and styles of Filipino artists from local areas and abroad through the cooperation of gallery owners, schools and art groups. Meet the artists and discover the rich artistic heritage of the Philippines.

Dance Pavilion:Festival attendees can catch the rhythm and participate in folk dance demonstrations and workshops. This interactive pavilion will teach traditional folk dances for a memorable and immersive cultural experience.

Culinary Pavilion: Celebrating the many flavors of Philippine cuisine, local restaurants are invited to feature their specialty dishes and participate in the 5th annual Adobo Cookoff. Don’t miss the 3rd annual;Balut Eating Contest and the 2nd annual Longanisa Eating Contest!

Filipino American Arts Exposition presents 15th Annual Pistahan Parade and Festival

965 Mission Street, Suite 518, San Francisco, CA 94103

website: www.pistahan.net