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Bringing the Philippines home to Colorado

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Courtesy: FACC
The Filipino American Community of Colorado (FACC) is believed to be the oldest Asian nonprofit in Colorado. The Denver-based organization kicked of its 70th anniversary on January 27, 2024 with a performance at the King Theater, followed by a gala at the Tivoli Turnhalle Ballroom, both located at the Auraria Campus in Denver.

The Philippines is an island country of Southeast Asia located in the western Pacific Ocean. And it’s far, far away from here. In fact, a flight from Denver International Airport takes about 20 hours. How do those who hail from the Philippines keep the spirit of their rich culture alive from so far away? Domingo Belen and Jericho Stratton say the Filipino American Community of Colorado, known as FACC, has had a lot to do with the success of their efforts. FACC is said to be the oldest Asian non-profit in Colorado and this year it celebrates its 70th anniversary.

Filipino American Community of Colorado 70th Anniversary FACC
Courtesy: FACC
The Filipino American Community of Colorado (FACC) believed to be the oldest Asian nonprofit in Colorado, kicked of its 70th anniversary on January 27, 2024 with a performance at the King Theater, featuring renowned Filipino dance groups such as PASCO, Gamelan Tunas Mekar, Parangal Dance Company of San Francisco and its own Filipino Culture Dance and Musical Group.