CHINO HILLS – In today’s modern Filipino-American household, there are very few common interests that both young Filipino-Americans and elder-generation Filipino Americans can relate to. Aside from culture and last name, there are very few similarities between these generations. In Chino Hills, CA, a suburb about 40 miles east from Los Angeles, a young Filipino-American grass-roots organization is aspiring to change this phenomenon and bring young and elder generations together in order to “bridge the generational gap” between Fil-Ams in their local and surrounding neighborhoods.
Kabalikat Society was founded on October 2008 and is composed of about 15 members ranging in age from 20 to 25 years old. Their goal is simply to educate the local community of the Filipino heritage and “bridge the gap” between older and younger Filipinos. Kabalikat intends to realize their goals by putting together several community-based events that will cater to and bring together both the elder and younger Filipino Americans within their surrounding communities.
Already the Society has planned two fundraising events--the Lolo & Lola-Palooza California/Nevada Stateline Tour held on Saturday, April 18, 2009 and the Kabalikat Society Dinner & Ballroom Dancing Event to be held on Saturday, May 30, 2009. The stateline tour includes games, movies, and activities on a round trip ride in a luxurious, 58-passenger charter coach from Chino Hills, CA to Primm, NV, a complimentary lunch buffet, and a visit to Primm Valley Casino, Buffalo Bill’s Casino, Whiskey Pete’s Casino, and the Las Vegas Premium Outlets. Departure is at 7am at the Stater Brothers’ parking lot located at 14250 Chino Hills Parkway at the corner of Grand Avenue. Return time is at 11pm. General admission is $38, and senior admission is $28 for 60 years and above. Their fundraising efforts will eventually culminate in the 1st Annual Philippine Independence Day Festival on July 12th, 2009 held in the Chino Hills Community Park.
Although it may seem that young and old Filipinos have no similarities and common interests, Kabalikat Society is focused on the main similarity that bind both young and old Fil-Ams together--culture. By holding these events the organization is making strides for all Filipino-American generations to come together and learn more from each other. They believe that through education and community events we can better understand the nuances of our Filipino heritage. To learn more about Kabalikat Society or for more information about their events please e-mail This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it and/or visit www.kabalikatsociety.com
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