Celebrating Filipino American History Month in San Jose, CA

Tinikling is a traditional folk dance in the Philippines.

In October, we celebrate Filipino American History Month (FAHM) to commemorate the first recorded presence of Filipinos in the US — which was October 18, 1587 — and the role Filipinos have played in American history. 🇵🇭

Here are some local events you don’t want to miss hosted by Lead Filipino and the Santa Clara Valley chapter of FANHS :

Kapamilya: The Life Experiences of Filipino Caregivers | Thurs., Oct. 20 | 5:30-7:30 p.m. | Virtual | Tune into a panel discussion led by the California History Center.
FAHM Jam 2022 | Fri., Oct. 21 | 5-9 p.m. | Garden at the Flea | Shop from 75+ Filipino American small businesses.
Pinoytown SJ Walking Tour | Sun., Oct. 23 | 9:45 a.m.-12 p.m. | Japantown | Learn about San Jose’s earliest Filipino American community.
Open Mic & Poetry Slam | Fri., Oct. 28 | 6-8 p.m. | My Gypsy Soul | Enjoy live performances, followed by a night market.

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Alyson Chuyang

Alyson is based in San Jose, CA, and helped launch SJtoday in February 2022. She graduated from San Jose State, where she reported on the city’s arts + culture scene for her alma mater’s paper, The Spartan Daily. You can find her scouting new South Bay eateries or thrifting around town.

Celebrating Filipino American History Month in San Jose, CA

Let’s join in on the local celebrations of Filipino American History Month in San Jose, CA