Filipino American Youth Learn Filipino Culture & Traditions Through A Paint & Sip Workshop
Mr. Rita Liu, Chair of the Youth and Young Adults Committee of the Archdiocese of San Francisco Filipino Ministry briefs young Filipino Americans on Filipino culture through an engaging icebreaker trivia game (San Francisco PCG photo)
Belmont, California – The Filipino Ministry of the Archdiocese of San Francisco successfully held its annual summer camp activities for the Filipino American youth on 1 August 2026, at Saint Mark Parish Center in Belmont, California.
Dedicated to educating young people and increasing awareness of Filipino culture and values, the Filipino Ministry conducted a Paint & Sip workshop attended by more than 20 young Filipino Americans. A number of American students also participated, providing them with an opportunity to experience and appreciate the rich and diverse culture of the Philippines. As part of the activity, participants painted their interpretations of the Filipino value of “Mano Po,” highlighting the Filipino tradition of showing respect to elders.
On behalf of the Philippine Consulate General in San Francisco, Consul Glaiza Quarteros delivered a brief presentation on the role and functions of the Consulate, as well as the various consular services and cultural activities it offers to the Filipino community in the San Francisco Bay Area.During the reflection and feedback sessions, the participants shared their enjoyment of the painting activity while drinking homemade bubble tea, Filipino desserts such as turon and biko, and learning the traditional Filipino dance, tinikling. The activities provided a fun and engaging way for the youth to learn about Filipino traditions and deepen their appreciation of Philippine culture.
The Consulate commends the Filipino Ministry for organizing programs that promote Philippine culture and provide young people with meaningful opportunities to learn about and experience Filipino heritage. The Consulate will continue to support and participate in community-led programs that seek to enhance awareness of Philippine culture and strengthen Filipino identity among the younger generation.END
Young Filipino American students learn about the history and significance of “Mano Po” and express their understanding of this cherished Filipino value through their paintings (San Francisco PCG photos)
A young American student learns tinikling (San Francisco PCG photo)
Ms. Freda Motak of the Filipino Ministry expresses her appreciation to the participants for their continued efforts to honor and embrace their Filipino culture and identity (San Francisco PCG photo)
Paint & Sip participants showcasing their finished artworks, with the members of the Filipino Ministry, parents and guardians, and representatives from the Philippine Consulate (Group photo courtesy of the Filipino Ministry)
Some of the finished artworks of the workshop participants (San Francisco PCG photos)
