The Filipino American Center of San Francisco Public Library (SFPL) presents Bangon Kabayan: Pistahan sa Fulton, a vibrant barrio fiesta-style celebration in honor of Filipino American History Month (FAHM). This family-friendly event pays tribute to the powerful legacy of Filipino boxing in San Francisco and beyond — from the turn of the 20th-century to today’s most beloved champions. Experience the rich heritage, cultural pride and indomitable spirit of Filipino Americans through music, food, art and community. This free event takes place on Saturday, October 11 from noon to 5 p.m. on Fulton Plaza, right outside the Fulton entrance of the Main Library.   

Event highlights include:  

Live Entertainment on the Fulton Steps  

• 12:30-1:30 PM: Martial arts and boxing demonstration with Master Danovis "Dee" Pooler  
• 2:00-3:00 PM: Traditional Filipino cultural dance performance by LIKHA Pilipino Folk Ensemble 
• 3:30-4:00 PM: Live music performance by Power Struggle   

Food & Flavors  

• Filipino American food truck, Los Kuyas  

Community & Culture  

• The iconic SOMA Pilipinas Jeepney 
• Local small business vendors showcasing Filipino goods and crafts, in partnership with the Small Business Center 
• Filipino American community organizations providing resources  

"We are thoroughly excited to bring the history of Filipino boxing to light," says Filipino American Center program manager Jaena Rae Cabrera. "The theme of (FAHM) this year is ‘From Quotas to Communities: Filipino American Migration and Movement,’ and with this fiesta we are taking it quite literally. Many of the Filipino boxing greats of the 1920s and 1930s fought here in the Civic Center area."    

“This Filipino American History Month, we’re thrilled to bring the community together for a powerful celebration of heritage, history and rhythm, right here near SOMA Pilipinas, San Francisco’s Filipino Cultural Heritage District. From the quick footwork of our legendary Filipino boxers to the graceful movements of LIKHA’s cultural dancers, we’re honoring the spirit that makes our community strong. And with Power Struggle performing an original tribute to our boxing champions, this debut barrio fiesta is more than a celebration; it’s a homecoming, a history lesson and a joyful reminder of the mark Filipinos have left on this city and beyond,” says Mel Reyes, Filipino American Center librarian.