Sakada Day at Hawaiʻi Plantation Village, December 21, 2024

The Philippine Celebrations Coordinating Committee of Hawai‘i, in collaboration with the Filipino Curriculum Project and the University of Hawai‘i, Mānoa’s Center for Philippine Studies, proudly invites the community to the Sakada Day Celebration on Saturday, December 21, 2024, from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM at Hawaii’s Plantation Village in Waipahu.

This exciting event honors the resilience, contributions, and cultural impact of Hawaii’s Filipino Sakadas—migrant plantation workers whose enduring legacy continues to shape the Filipino American experience today.

EVENT HIGHLIGHTS

Attendees will enjoy a vibrant day filled with:
·     Live Performances – Celebrate Filipino culture through music and dance.
·     Food Trucks – Savor Filipino cuisine from local Filipino vendors.
·     Interactive Booths – Explore cultural exhibits and educational displays from students and community groups.

This year is especially meaningful as the event will highlight students who are part of the Filipino history course in four Hawaiʻi high schools: Farrington, Waipahu, Dreamhouse Ewa Beach Charter, and Lanai High Schools.  Filipino Curriculum Project students will showcase Sakada-themed art, exhibits, oral histories, and live performances at Hawaii’s Plantation Village.

Admission to the Hawaiʻi Plantation Village will be free on that day and attendees will be able to access all the various exhibits. 

For more information or sponsorship opportunities, please contact the Philippine Celebrations Coordinating Committee of Hawai‘i: Bennette Misalucha at bennette.misalucha808@gmail.com

Please see Sakada Day Flyer for program and vendor information.

And another Sakada event coming up sooner at Filcom Center, ASTIG. Please see the flyer below.