Poetry in Public: Pista sa Nayon

Location: Seward Park Amphitheater 5900 Lake Washington Blvd S, Seattle, WA 98118
Date: Jul 28, 2024
Time: 11:00 - 5:00 pm

The Poetry in Public bus will be at Pista sa Nayon, a festival that celebrates the Filipino culture while allowing a melting pot of people to come together as one. 4Culture Poetry in Public will be showcased at the festival adjacent to the Seward Park Amphitheater on the iconic Poetry Bus.

Poets curated by Poetry in Public Filipino Community Liaison Troy Osaki, an open mic ready for you to perform your own poetry, and opportunities to meet and connect with the poetry community will be on the bus. Festival goers are encouraged to stop by anytime from 11:00 am to 5:00 pm during the festival on Sunday, July 28.

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About Pista sa Nayon

Pista sa Nayon is a beautiful expression of cultural pride and traditions among local Filipinos. In the spirit of community and true Filipino hospitality, Pista extends a hand of friendship and welcomes neighbors from across this region and beyond to experience all things Filipino. Pista is a festival that celebrates the Filipino culture while allowing a melting pot of people to come together as one.

Founded in 1990 by then-King County Councilmember Ron Sims and leaders of the Filipino Community, Pista was established out of a desire to preserve and celebrate their culture, it also serves as a bridge to bring people of all ages and backgrounds to celebrate as a community. People of all backgrounds and from all communities in the region are invited to enjoy an authentic Filipino event with food; business, information, and arts & crafts booths; cultural and contemporary live entertainment; and children's games. We come together to learn, preserve and celebrate Filipino culture.