Filipinos of Greater Philadelphia (Images of America) by Eliseo Art Arambulo Silvia
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By Eliseo Art Arambulo Silvia, Filipino American Association of Philadelphia Inc. and Victorina Alvarez Perleta
In 1912, Agripino M. Jaucian organized 200 Filipino Navy personnel who had settled in Philadelphia and formed the Filipino American Association of Philadelphia, Inc. (FAAPI). Jaucian, who created the group after being a victim of racism, served as the organization's first president. The FAAPI was founded to preserve the heritage and traditions of Filipinos in their newly adopted country. In the 1960s, Philadelphia witnessed a population boom never seen before when entire Filipino families and professionals began immigrating in large numbers. This unprecedented growth gave rise to organizations, dance troupes, restaurants, and the FAAPI Filipino Community Center. Today, there are an estimated 35,000 Filipinos in the Philadelphia region. As they celebrate their centennial, Filipinos of Greater Philadelphia commemorates the legacies of those early pioneers who sought to find a place they could call "home" in the City of Brotherly Love.
About the Author
Eliseo Art Arambulo Silva is an artist and founding president of the local chapter of the Filipino American National Historical Society. Through this collection of over 200 vintage photographs, Silva partnered with organizations and community members to share the enduring stories, achievements, and contributions of Filipino Philadelphians.
Series: Images of America
Paperback: 128 pages
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing (August 20, 2012)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 073859269-2
ISBN-13: 978-07-3-859269-5
Product Dimensions: 6.5 x 0.3 x 9.2 inches
Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
In 1912, Agripino M. Jaucian organized 200 Filipino Navy personnel who had settled in Philadelphia and formed the Filipino American Association of Philadelphia, Inc. (FAAPI). Jaucian, who created the group after being a victim of racism, served as the organization's first president. The FAAPI was founded to preserve the heritage and traditions of Filipinos in their newly adopted country. In the 1960s, Philadelphia witnessed a population boom never seen before when entire Filipino families and professionals began immigrating in large numbers. This unprecedented growth gave rise to organizations, dance troupes, restaurants, and the FAAPI Filipino Community Center. Today, there are an estimated 35,000 Filipinos in the Philadelphia region. As they celebrate their centennial, Filipinos of Greater Philadelphia commemorates the legacies of those early pioneers who sought to find a place they could call "home" in the City of Brotherly Love.
About the Author
Eliseo Art Arambulo Silva is an artist and founding president of the local chapter of the Filipino American National Historical Society. Through this collection of over 200 vintage photographs, Silva partnered with organizations and community members to share the enduring stories, achievements, and contributions of Filipino Philadelphians.
Series: Images of America
Paperback: 128 pages
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing (August 20, 2012)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 073859269-2
ISBN-13: 978-07-3-859269-5
Product Dimensions: 6.5 x 0.3 x 9.2 inches
Shipping Weight: 1 pounds