ABOUT THE BOOK

History of the Filipino-American communities in St. Petersburg and Tampa Bay area, how they manage to organize a long lasting bond with one another that lasted from 1975 to the present time.

By joining the St. Petersburg International Folk Fair Society (SPIFFS) in 1975 which consisted of several nations, we were able to show the world our culture, beliefs and our good fellowship amongs each other.

In 1993, the Philippine Cultural Foundation was incorporated and serve as an umbrella organization of various Filipino groups. The culmination of our dreams came to light when we received a grant from the state of Florida to build the Bayanihan Arts Center which is the only one built by the efforts of the Filipinos in St, Petersburg and Tampa Bay area - the only one in the United States!