#filipino culture

The 55th Annual Barrio Fiesta takes place May 24 and 24 at the Binhi at Ani Filipino Community Center in Kahului. Friday’s hours are 5-10 p.m., and Saturday’s event will run from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Some of Maui’s most esteemed chefs will go head-to-head on Saturday, Oct. 17 during the Maui Fil-Am Heritage Festival®, which celebrates Filipino-American History Month with food, art, dance, culture, contests and games. The event happens from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Maui Mall.

La Galeria, a not-for-profit Filipino folk dance performing arts troupe, will host an open house on Saturday, Sept. 5, 2015, from noon to 2 p.m. at the Luana Gardens’ community hall in Kahului.