Thank you to everyone who joined in to celebrate the 34th Annual Vallejo Pista Sa Nayon Virtual and Pop-Up Festival.
We hope you enjoyed the joyous festival of Filipino heritage, pride, culture and traditions through immersing yourself in our culture.
It was an eventful day, hosted by Hypeman Franco Finn and filled with local home-grown talent that included virtual performances by OneVo1ce, DJ Shortkut, Jesse Bethel High School Marching Band. Thank you to the Kultura International Dance Ensemble, Sinulog Dance Group and Banyuhay Group for joining with us in person to help immerse use in traditional Philippine dances. Thank you to Island Warriors Martial Art for performing an arnis demonstration, a traditional philippine sport and art which is highlighted in many martial arts films today.
Thank you to Vallejo Mayor Robert McConnell and American Canyon Mayor Leon Garcia for helping start the festivities with our Zumba Flash Mob.
Thank you to our DJ’s Ruel Oller, Kaleo Wilso and James Miranda for providing sounds and lights.
Thank you to Kuya Miro Salazar for providing your artistic talent to our digital media.
Thank you to our Community, Education and Wellness vendors Kaiser Permanente, Filipinx Mental Health Initiative, Island Warrior Yoga, Mary Kay – Veronica Boe, Premier Financial Alliance, Soothing Relief LLC, World Financial Group, Vallejo Housing Justice Coalition and Vallejo PD Community Services for bringing the community together.
Thank you to our speciality vendors Farol, Chalk Couture, JRA Custom Woodworks, Lillies Collection, Venies Samut Safe and Banyuhay Group USA.
Thank you to MCE, Kaiser Permanente and the City of Vallejo Commission on Culture and the Arts and GMA Pinoy TV for providing the support we needed to get this event delivered to the community.
A special thank you to Cabalen Sweet & Savory and Kitak-Eats Events for bringing the most delicious food and desserts. Cabalen Sweet & Savory can be found every Saturday at the Vallejo Farmers Market. If you want to follow where the delectable foods can be found in the SF Bay Area you can find Kitak-Eats Events’ next event online at https://www.facebook.com/kitakEATSevents.
It will take a village of dedicated volunteers to help us plan Vallejo Pista Sa Nayon 2022. If you would like to join us in the fun, we are looking for sponsors, volunteers and participants 2022. If you’d like to help us bring this event back to the beautiful Vallejo Waterfront, please complete the Vallejo Pista Sa Nayon 2022 – Interest Form.
