Wednesday, October 29, 2025

PAFI Celebrates 126th Philippine Independence Day with Lunch and Dance

The Philippine Australian Foundation Inc. (PAFI) celebrated the 126th Philippine Independence Day last 12 June 2024 at a gathering at 93 Cowper St, Footscray. The event brought together the PAFI officers, members, and guests for an afternoon filled with, food, cultural presentations, messages and dancing.

The celebration featured a complimentary lunch provided by PAFI, which allowed everyone to enjoy traditional Filipino cuisine while mingling and sharing stories. 

Adding a unique touch to the celebration was the presence of Australian military personnel who are currently learning the Filipino language through the Philippine Language School. Their participation brought a sense of cross-cultural exchange to the event. The military personnel were given the opportunity to say a few words in Filipino, much to the delight of the attendees. Their efforts were warmly applauded.

The fun continued as the Australian military personnel joined in the line dancing, a popular activity in Filipino celebrations.

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PHOTO: George Gregorio/Philtimes
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PHOTO: George Gregorio/Philtimes
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PHOTO: George Gregorio/Philtimes
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PHOTO: George Gregorio/Philtimes
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PHOTO: George Gregorio/Philtimes
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PHOTO: George Gregorio/Philtimes

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George Gregorio
George Gregorio
George Gregorio co-founded The Philippine Times, Australia's longest-serving Filipino newspaper established in 1990. He is also the founder and publisher of Philtimes.com.au.

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