Centennial Tribute: Celebrating 100 Years of Filipino Heritage in the United States June 17, 2006

June 17, 2006 ? Centennial Tribute: Celebrating 100 Years of Filipino Heritage in the United States



Join the Embassy of the Republic of the Philippines and the Centennial Tribute Committee in honoring 100 years of Filipino heritage since the first Filipino emigrated to the U.S. in 1906. The black tie event will feature traditional Filipino cuisine and a runway fashion show presenting traditional costumes and couture from Jose ?Pitoy? Moreno, Asia and the Philippines' fashion czar. The evening?s proceeds will benefit Gawad Kalinga, an international grassroots program working to rebuild the lives of impoverished Philippine communities. $225 per person. 6:30 p.m. Ritz-Carlton Hotel on 22nd and M Streets, NW. For more information call (202) 368-2767 or visit www.centennialtribute.org

Official Website: http://www.centennialtribute.org