OUR DEBUT
FiliFest 2019
FiliFest is the first student-organised culture festival to celebrate the Philippines. It is a collaborative effort which brings together students from across the UK, particularly those from Filipino societies from various UK universities.
Though a student-run initiative, this is an inviting and inclusive event open to all. The event aims to highlight the best of the Philippines - our food, talent, art and games.
OFFICIAL DESIGN OF 2019
Competition Winner
Congratulations to our annual design winner Anna Marie Cabanlig & Roxanne Gonzales! The design is based on one of the Philippines’ famous delicacy – the Halo Halo. This is a great visual description of what FiliFest is - a place for people to mix!
FILIFEST 2019
Partners
For FiliFest 2019 we worked with 24 UK universities and 14 local & international Filipino businesses.
Food vendors: Kapé & Pan, Oh My Gulay!, Turo Turo, Lakwatsa, Jollibee, ASCO Foods
Raffle Sponsors: Philippine Airlines, Romulo Café, The Adobros, Manila Kitchen, Lutong Pinoy
Other Sponsors: TFC, Lunes, Spoon & Rice
Special thanks to the Philippine Embassy (UK & Ireland) for helping us promote culture and tourism.
Event Credits
Our debut festival is FiliFest’s first defining event. Held at London’s global university (UCL) on June 1st, 2019, this was the first ever large-scale celebration of the Philippines to be organised by university students. From our cuisine and young talents, to our art and games, this was our way of writing history.
FiliFest was largely organised by 8 core members, who were all students from UCL and Brunel University. The event is estimated to have attracted 1500 visitors throughout the day, with visitors largely between ages of 14-29 (though the festival did welcome people of all ages and background).
Special thanks to the core team who made FiliFest happen:
- Lead Organiser: Rica Go
- Marketing & Promotional Materials: Nova Magkidong, Heather Reyes Smith, Jessica NR Manuel, Rica Go
- Decorations: Jessica NR Manuel, Heather Reyes Smith, Nova Magkidong
- Sponsors Sourcing & Negotiations and Contracts: Jessica NR Manuel, Rica Go, Precious Gestopa, Heather Reyes Smith
- Volunteers Logistics: Somaiya Afzal, Rica Go
- Hosts Recruitment & Organisation: Heather Reyes Smith, Precious Gestopa, Rica Go
- Event Programme: Heather Reyes Smith, Rica Go, TG
- Event Logistics: Rica Go, Precious Gestopa, Christian Liu, TG
- Financing & Budgeting: Rica Go, Christian Liu
- Admin & Communication: Precious Gestopa, Rica Go
REMINISCE WITH US
FiliFest Through The Years
Have a look back at all of our key events in the last 5 years - physical and digital. Keep an eye out on our socials to know when you can also take part in them.
