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Have Kamayan at Namit Cafe
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I just stumbled upon Namit Cafe at 2114 W Lawrence Ave, Chicago, IL. They do kamayan, cakes, karaoke, and more. “Kamayan” is Filipino for eating with your hands. If done as an intimate communal feast spread on banana leaves, it is called a “boodle fight”. Food tastes better when eaten with your fingers, but don’t…
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Dancing with Rizal
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Have you heard of Filipino folk dances like Binasuan, Bulaklakan, Karatong, and Maglalatik? We are excited to offer Dancing with Rizal, which consists of free introductory dance workshops teaching you the art and movement of Filipino dance. Sign up for one 2-hour session to learn basic choreography to use and make into your own. Use…
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Announcing Martial Arts at Rizal Center
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Announcing our newest program: Martial Arts at Rizal Center. On-site hands-on classes about martial arts in general with an emphasis on Filipino Martial Arts. How many Bolos do you see at the base of the Andrés Bonifacio Monument in Caloocan, Philippines? The absence of a handguard indicates that these familiar and readily available civilian agricultural…
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A Fresh Wind
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Why it Matters to Support Rizal Center Series By Gabriel J. Catanus A few weeks ago, Tito Jerry toured me around the Rizal Center. I had not stepped foot inside for many years, but several warm memories quickly resurfaced as we walked from room to room. I remembered the parties, performances, and meetings I attended…
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🌟 Join Us for an Energizing Journey of Health and Joy! 🌟
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Introducing Line Dancing: Elevating Health and Wellness in Our Immigrant Community Date: Wednesday, June 28, 2023 Where: Rizal Center, 1332 W. Irving Park Road, Chicago, IL 60613 Time: 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM Line Dance Leader: Nonoy Tabo Contact Person: Rizalina “Sally” Velasco Richmond Phone: 773-360-8597 Are you ready to move, groove, and embrace a…
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Kapwa Rest Ceremony at Rizal Center
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A 90-minute Kapwa Rest Ceremony guided by Alex Temeña. This is a free follow-up to the recent opening ceremony of the House of Kapwa public sculpture. Saturday, June 17, 10 am to 11:30 am. Rizal Center 1332 West Irving Park Road Chicago, IL 60613. RSVP and get more details.
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Charmaine Balisalisa, our logo designer
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Charmaine (siya, they) is a 1.5-generation Filipino in the northwest suburbs of Chicago. Dedicated to nurturing an interdependent relationship between social justice work, cultural work, and their art, they align themselves with Toni Cade Bambara’s concept of the artist—one who aids the revolution by making it irresistible. They aim to touch the hearts of people…
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RizalCenter.Org as Bayanihan Hub: Empowering Filipino Americans and Celebrating Community Diversity
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Welcome to our new website! We are thrilled to unveil our revamped online platform, designed with the utmost care and dedication to serving the needs of Filipino Americans and constituencies in our community. As a nonprofit organization committed to empowering and supporting our kababayans (compatriots), immigrants, and citizens, first and succeeding generations, we have created…
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