2009 Pistahan Festival at Yerba Buena Gardens (Event Over)

A FANTASTIC FESTIVAL OF FILIPINO CULTURE AND CUISINE Experience the largest celebration of Filipino art, dance, music and food at the PISTAHAN PARADE AND FESTIVAL – always on the 2nd weekend of August at the Yerba Buena Gardens!

The PISTAHAN FESTIVAL features: World-class entertainment on two stages • Art Pavilion • Creativity Pavilion • Culinary Pavilion (Adobo Cook-Off and Balut-Eating Contest) • Heritage Pavilion • Health Pavilion • Dance Pavilion • Filipino American Jazz Festival • And more! .

PISTAHAN FESTIVAL HIGHLIGHTS:

» 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. 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 annual Adobo Cookoff. Don’t miss the Balut Eating Contest and the Longanisa Eating Contest!

» HERITAGE PAVILION
A mini Filipino museum displaying Philippine antiques, artifacts and material art from institutions and local collectors, often never displayed in public before. Connect with Filipino history and learn something new!

» CREATIVITY PAVILION
A creative space where children can get hands-on experience learning Filipino arts and crafts activities, traditional games Filipino children play and hear folklores and folktales.

» HEALTH PAVILION
Various community organizations will provide information and address the health care issues of our community.