Daily TribuneThe newly opened space is envisioned to be a vibrant cultural hub that celebrates Filipino heritage, and the collective cultural experiences of the Filipino-American community.
The Filipino-American Museum hopes to be a cultural hub that highlights Fiilipino heritage through community-building activities.
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The exhibits at The Filipino-American Museum showcases the artistry and resilience of the Filipino across the global diaspora.
Perhaps one of the most challenging things about living abroad is to find ways to stay connected with your culture and heritage. In the Southern Nevada area of the United States, The newly-opened The Filipino-American Museum aspires to do just that - become a gathering place that puts forward the narratives that have shaped the Filipino identity across a global diaspora.
On their official website, it presents the museum's vision as "Through art, history, and community, we uphold the roots of our past while providing a strong foundation for future generations." Their logo is inspired by the Anahaw leaf, as a representation of the strength and resilience of the Filipino spirit.
The Filipino-American Museum was founded by Rozita "Auntie Rozita" Villanueva-Lee, who is a respected community leader whose work has been focused on shaping the Filipino-American experience and celebrating her native heritage not only in Las Vegas, but also across the country.
The Filipino-American Museum, located at Suite 320 in El Mercado at the Boulevard Mall in Las Vegas, picked a serendipitous date - June 12, Philippine Independence Day, to officially open its doors to the public.
So should you find yourself in and around Las Vegas, treat yourself to a day seeing Filipine heritage through a fresh new lens. The museum is open Fridays to Sundays from 12:00PM to 6:00PM, with tickets at USD10.
