Building Bridges: Filipinotown - Washington x Washington

Building Bridges: Filipinotown — Washington × Washington launches a national town hall series designed to connect Filipino American communities across the country, beginning with a symbolic bridge between Seattle, Washington and Washington D.C.

This inaugural gathering will take place in Seattle’s historic Chinatown–International District and will bring together Filipino American entrepreneurs, professionals, creatives, civic leaders, and families for conversations about leadership, entrepreneurship, and community storytelling.

The event is designed to strengthen connections between Filipino American communities across regions while celebrating the cultural and economic contributions of Filipino Americans in the United States.

Panel Conversations

Saturday April 18th, 5:00p

• The Future of Filipino American Leadership - Edwin Obras x Kris Valderrama

Conversations with Filipino American leaders about civic participation, advocacy, and representation.

Sunday April 19th, 1:00p

• The Power of Our Stories - Regina Aquino x Terrence Jeffrey Santos

Highlighting voices shaping community wellness and documenting Filipino American stories.

Sunday April 19th, 5:00p

• Sustaining the Table - Melissa Miranda x Paolo Dungca (Musang x Kayu )

Exploring Filipino American culinary leadership and restaurant entrepreneurship.

Attend all panels through Bayanihan or Kapwa passes, or attend individual panels through individual panel tickets.

Info: Current longest serving Filipin@ state rep, Maryland State Representative, Kris Valderrama and recently elected Washington State Representative, Edwin Obras Representation discuss with community pathways to public service, making civic engagement accessible and how they were inspired as next-gen leaders.

Info: Helen Hayes Award winning actor Regina Aquino screens her feature documentary Faith Healers and joins Emmy awarded filmmaker Terrence Jeffrey Santos to discuss the power in telling our community's stories increases the strength of our connectivity.

Info: FILIPIN@ BURGER TAKEOVER - Rare chance to try 2 of the best burgers in the country at Kilig in Seattle's Chinatown-Internation District. Culinary powerhouses Melissa Miranda of Musang & Kilig and Paolo Dungca of Hiraya and Kayu offer not only their signature burgers but also their experiences on opening businesses in today’s economy, financial risk & resilience, cultural responsibility and how community can materially support businesses.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Seattle Chinatown-International District, 504 5th Avenue South, Seattle, United States

Concerts, fests, parties, meetups - all the happenings, one place.

Get App