June 5 Arts/Entertainment: Pista Sa Nayon celebrates ‘Map of Motherland’

June 5 Arts/Entertainment: Pista Sa Nayon celebrates ‘Map of Motherland’

For the 39th year, Pista Sa Nayon, a celebration of the culture and history of the Philippines, is coming to Mare Island. This time around the featured theme on June 7 is “Sharing the Map of our Motherland.” Pista Sa Nayon has long been celebrated in Vallejo and since 2022, festival producer Jen Mojica has been leading the charge. Although every year the event focuses on Filipino history and culture, this year’s theme highlights each island and …

Upcoming Vallejo Events — Vallejo celebrates Filipino culture

VALLEJO — Three events that celebrate Filipino heritage are scheduled for Saturday. The Pista Sa Nayon festival on the Mare Island Waterfront Promenade is a full day of music, dance, and food that celebrates Filipino culture. The event is free to attend, and there’s a free ferry ride from the downtown ferry terminal to the island to help relieve your parking woes.The festival will feature three stages with music styles ranging from folk to pop, …