“Araw ng Kasarinlan,” or the Philippine Independence Day, has been commemorated annually on June 12. This significant day marks the declaration of Philippine independence from Spain, a historic event that took place in 1898.
Even far from their homeland, Filipinos around the world continue to celebrate this occasion, including those in the Filipino community in Australia.
In 2024, it will be the 126th anniversary of Philippine Independence Day. Here is the list of events across every state and territory in Australia:
Australian Capital Territory
- Philippine Independence Anniversary Ball
15 June 2024 Saturday
Hotel Realm, Barton ACT
Hosted by Filipino Community Council of ACT (FCCACT)
New South Wales
- Philippine National Day Ball 2024
12 June 2024 Wednesday 7pm
Grand Pavilion, Rosehill Gardens, James Ruse Drive Rosehill, NSW
Hosted by Philippine Community Council of New South Wales Inc
Northern Territory
- Philippine Independence Day 2024
26 June 2024 Wednesday
Parliament House
Hosted by the Honourable Ngaree Ah Kit MLA, Minister for Multicultural Affairs
Queensland
- Bayanihan Festival (Philippine Independence Day)
01 June 2024 Saturday 11 am to 6 pm
Kingston Butter Factory Cultural Precinct, Kingston QLD
Hosted by Filipino Australian Brisbane Society Inc - 126th Philippine Independence Day Celebration
01 June 2024 Saturday 6pm
Pullman Cairns International Grand Ballroom, Cairns
Hosted by Philippine Cultural Society of Carins, Inc. - Pasasalamat (Philippine Independence Day)
08 June 2024 Saturday, 5:30pm
Auditorium, 70 Springs Drive Meridan Plains QLD - 2024 Barrio Fiesta Brisbane (Philippine Independence Day celebration)
09 June 2024 Sunday 9am – 5pm
Rocklea Showgrounds, Rocklea QLD
Hosted by Barrio Fiesta Brisbane
Tasmania
- 126th Philippine Independence Day The Grand Filipino Festival
08 June 2024 Saturday
Tasman Room, Wrestpoint Hotel Casino, Sandy Bay TAS
Hosted by Philippine-Australia Community of Tasmania, Inc
Victoria
- Philippine Independence Day Dinner Dance
01 June 2024 Saturday 6:00pm – 11:30pm
Carmichael Function Room, City Memorial Bowls Club, Warrnambool
Hosted by Filipino Community of Warrnambool, Inc - 126th Philippine Independence Day Gala and FAVI’s 65th Anniversary
08 June 2024 Saturday, 6:15pm
Park Hyatt, The Ballroom, 1 Parliament Square Off, Parliament Melbourne VIC
Hosted by Filipino Association of Victoria, Inc - Philippine Grand Fiesta (126th Philippine Independence Day Celebration)
30 June 2024 Sunday
Queen Victoria Market, Melbourne VIC
Western Australia
- 126th Philippine Independence Day Ball
08 June 2024 Saturday / Registration 5:30pm – 6:30pm
Grand Ballroom 1, Crown Perth, Great Easter Highway, Burswood WA
Hosted by Filipino Australian Club of Perth Inc - 126th Philippine Independence Day Celebration
01 June 2024 Saturday / Registration 6:00pm
Mandurah Seniors and Community Centre, 41 Ormsby Terrace, Mandurah WA
Source: sbs.com.au
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