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GABRIELA NEW YORK 10 YEAR ANNIVERSARY
Honoring Modern Day Gabrielas
Saturday, April 29th @ 6:00pm-9:00pm (Program begins at 6:30)
VISIONS Auditorium
135 W. 23rd Street, New York, NY
GABRIELA stands for General Assembly Binding Women for Reforms, Integrity, Education, Leadership, and Action. GABRIELA is also named in honor of GABRIELA SILANG, the first Filipino woman to lead a revolt against the Spanish colonization of the Philippines.
Sulong, Gabriela!
Join us as we celebrate 10 years of serving the people and honor the work of modern day Gabrielas. This will be an evening of cultural performances, food, music, dance and so much more. Hear first hand from Gabriela NY members of their recent experience on exposure trips to the Philippines. Uncover the 10 year story of struggle and triumph of Gabriela New York told by founding members. Read the works of Filipina writers and artists as we debut our second edition of LAKAS.
Event Details
Time
Doors open at 6:00PM (Program begins at 6:30PM) and ends at 9PM.
Food
A vegetarian friendly, Filipino styled dinner will be provided.
Music and Performances
A Filipino DJ will spin when the doors open at 6PM. Cultural performances include MC Baka, Stefa y Mowri, Gabriela New York Cultural Committee and more.
Dress Code
Dress Up, to Rev Up (aka dress up for the revolution).
Admission Fee and Registration
$20 Entrance Fee (No one will be turned away for lack of funds)
Student discount: $15
Makibaka Store
There will be an opportunity to buy merchandise made in the Philippines, the 2nd edition of LAKAS zine and unique, Gabriela New York 10 Year Anniversary swag at this event. Bring your $$$ and your :-)!
Volunteer Opportunities
We need your help! Are you interested in volunteering? Please email Jamy (jamydrapeza@gmail.com) for more details and a discounted ticket price.
Can’t make it to the event?
Support us by donating to us! Donate on Venmo (@GabrielaNewYork) or contact Cole (colejcarothers@gmail.com) for more information on how to donate.
Proceeds from this event will be used to to support the exposure trips of Gabriela NY members this year.