Philippine-American Performing Arts of Greater Pittsburgh
PAPAGP
Philippine American Performing Arts of Greater Pittsburgh has been a performing arts group since 2012. For many years, we’ve provided the public with a wide range of shows and performances. We offer a number of engaging acts designed to entertain and enlighten audiences, and we wouldn’t be able to do it all without the help of our volunteers and dancers.
Upcoming Events
Virtual Holiday Open House
December 6, 2020 through December 18, 2020
The University of Pittsburgh's Nationality Rooms Programs host the 2020 Holiday Open House! This year’s event kicks off on Sunday, Dec. 6 with a montage of past celebrations and a schedule of festivities which will get you in the holiday spirit.
Travel through all 31 Nationality Rooms and learn about each country’s holiday traditions with Quo Vadis tour guides.
PAPAGP is a proud participant of the 2020 Virtual Holiday Open House via the Philippine Nationality Room Committee.
December 7: 10 Holiday Traditions
December 9: How to Make Empanadas
December 10: Parol Making
December 14: Cultural Dance Journey
December 16: Ang Saya sa Vigan
December 17: Giant Lantern Festival
Bonifacio Day Virtual Poetry Slam Night
November 25, 2020
Calling all Fil-Am poets and spoken word fans! Join the Philippine Consulate General in New York Bonifacio Day Virtual Poetry Slam on 25 November 2020 at 6:30 PM.
Sign up HERE: https://forms.gle/82vDjQh5p5GxxBsH7
Nationality Rooms Virtual Lunch with Chef Rafael Vencio
October 2, 2020
Support Pittsburgh's growing community and learn about a few dishes from the Philippines in this virtual event titled RICE & ... Series, hosted by the University of Pittsburgh's Pitt Global Hub and the University Center for International Studies Engagement Team.
October's special guest is Chef Rafael Vencio, a restaurateur and professional chef currently based in Pittsburgh.
View the FULL video: HERE!
OCTOBER: Filipino American History Month
October 2020
Filipino American History Month is celebrated in the United States during the month of October.
Learn about the history of Filipino Americans in the USA and more from the groups leading the change below from the Filipino American National Historical Society (FANHS).
October 6, 2019 - PAPAGP held the first ever art competition among PAPAGP junior dancers at the SARI-SARI Recital Cast Party!
The art prompt: What does it mean to be a Filipino-American in Pittsburgh?
WINNERS:
1ST PLACE - Raia G.
2ND PLACE - Alexis H.
3RD PLACE - Chelsea H.
Which drawing is your favorite?
Our Mission:
“To preserve, promote and propagate the Filipino culture
through dance, music, and other performing arts…”
Donations
Your donation will help us continue Philippine-American Performing Arts of Greater Pittsburgh's mission to preserve, promote and propagate the Filipino culture through dance, music, and other performing arts.