Filipino-American Fiesta Set for Saturday

Updated: 10:16 a.m.

Cultural performances, speeches and a celebration are set for Saturday's Filipino American Fiesta.

The annual event will be at the , with the opening ceremony and speeches starting at 2 p.m., followed by live performances by the Hiyas Philippine Folk Dance Company and other talent. DJ and dancing will be from 6:30-8:30 p.m.

The event is organized by the nonprofit Filipino-American Association of Milpitas with a grant from the city.

Among the performers are the following:

• Hiyas Philippine Folk Dance Company 
• Milpitas High School Glee Club 
• Pacific Music Association, a Vietnamese group with a violin rendition
• Orchid Dance Group
• Mekong Rivers Group
• Island Girls of Milpitas High
• Big Brothers Band
• DJ by Oscar and Sons

The masters of ceremonies are Pat Amoroso and Trini Aoalin.

Dr. Dem Nitafan, president of the Filipino-American Association of Milpitas, will speak, as will Mayor Jose Esteves and Philippine Consul General Marciano Paynor Jr. The invocation will be given by Ana Andres.