Unity day 2024
Filipino Unity Day is a one-day celebration and this year we are honored to be celebrating during Filipino History Month.
The fiesta-style event aims to encourage unity for Filipino Americans in Michigan by not only bringing old friends together but providing a space for new friends to meet. We are excited to showcase all of our vendors and notable sponsors at this special celebration. With the addition of a talent contest, cutest baby contest, teen essay contest, and so much more!!! Your presence during this community event is key.
Click on the image above to signup/register to participate as a vendor or sponsor for this event!!!
Filipinos Got Talent contest
A friendly competition showcasing the talents of our surrounding Filipino communities. If interested in competing please indicate type of talent that will be performed and upload a brief audition audio or video file below. Performers must provide and/or arrange their own equipment, ie instruments, to perform. any questions please email Antonette- antonetteslobodian@usp4ggmi.org or Jovin- jovincalvario@usp4ggmi.org
Filipino Cutest Baby/Toddler contest
Cutest Filipino Baby/Toddler Contest -
A friendly competition displaying the cutest baby/toddler; ranging from newborn to 3 years of age.
* Please provide a few pictures via upload below, will be displayed during the event. Also include name, age, baby/toddler’s brief bio (ie, what’s their favorite food? What is their favorite tv show or cartoon character? Etc)
* All participants will be showcased during the event at noon.
*Festive clothing, culture attire or Sundays best is recommended.
* A parent or guardian is expected to accompany as they ‘model’ for the crowd!
Voting will be tallied and winner announcement at 1PM.
Teen Essay Contest- What does being Filipino American mean to you? in 500-1000 words
Student Teen Essay (Highs School, 9-12 grade) Contest- What does being Filipino American mean to you?
This essay contest provides a platform for Filipino American students to share their perspective and insight on
‘What it means to be Filipino American?’
This is a great way for our Fil-AM youth to share their journey and contribute to the thriving Filipino-American community.
Essays should be a minimum of 500 words, not to exceed 1000
Finalist essays will be displayed during Unity Day in honor of Filipino American History Month.
Submissions should be made no later than 9/15
- Top winners will be announced at 4pm; all selected/ displayed essays will receive a certificate of participation with awarding and future publication in Michigan Filipino Star for the grand winner.
There is $0 cost to join!