Asia Institute – Crane House to Host Inaugural Philippines Independence Day Celebration June 14
A free community event celebrating Filipino culture, cuisine, and heritage at Fourth Street Live
LOUISVILLE, KY (April 17, 2025) — Asia Institute – Crane House (AICH), in partnership with Fourth Street Live!, Louisville Downtown Partnership, and Cultura Philippines, will host Louisville’s first Philippines Independence Day Celebration on Saturday, June 14, 2025, from 4–8 p.m. at Fourth Street Live!
The free, family-friendly event will showcase Filipino culture through food, music, dance, and small business vendors. Guests can enjoy traditional dishes, cultural exhibits, and performances celebrating the Philippines’ independence from Spanish colonial rule in 1898.
Food Vendors Include:
Bamba Eggrolls
Mak-Mak’s BBQ
My Tindahan (Halo-Halo)
ChaCha’s
JL Cuisine
Kapit Bahay
Wild Geis Kusina
Ala Eh Eats
Naimas
Live Performances:
Lumpia-making demo with Chef Nokee Bucayu (Food Network Challenge Winner)
Cultura Philippines
Louisville Filipino Choir Ensemble
Crestview Dance Studio
Hui Kaululehua (Hawaiian Dance)
Saw Peep Pan-Asian Ensemble
Reymart Tasic
Cultural Booths & Activities:
Filipino arts & crafts for kids
Asia Institute – Crane House info booth
Lanceta Trading Company
My Tindahan retail booth
“This event is my love letter to the strong and resilient Filipinos in Louisville,” said Joel Buno, AICH Executive Director and native of the Philippines. “It’s an opportunity to bring the community together and celebrate our shared heritage.”
Contact:
Erica Codey-Rucker
erica@quillandinkfreelance.com | 502-724-1845
www.quillandinkfreelance.com