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Celebrate Filipino-American Friendship Day on July 4th and honor the special bond between the two countries! This holiday was first created in 1998 as a way to recognize the strong relationship between the United States and The Philippines. Since then, it has become an important day to commemorate all of the contributions both countries have made to each other's history, culture and development. From sharing food recipes to supporting each other in times of need, Filipino-American Friendship Day is a great opportunity to show your appreciation for both nations. So let's get together on this special day and celebrate our friendship!
<div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1898</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Spanish-American War Ends</div><div class='timeline-text'>In the Treaty of Paris, Spain ceded the Philippines to the United States, ending the Spanish-American War.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1934</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Tydings-McDuffie Act</div><div class='timeline-text'>The Tydings-McDuffie Act established the Philippines as a self-governing commonwealth, and planned out their path to full independence.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1946</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Philippine Independence</div><div class='timeline-text'>On July 4th, the United States formally recognized the independence of the Republic of the Philippines.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1996</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Celebration Shift</div><div class='timeline-text'>The Philippines moved their Independence Day celebration to June 12th, the date they originally declared independence from Spain in 1898.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1998</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Establishment of Friendship Day</div><div class='timeline-text'>Filipino-American Friendship Day was established, choosing to celebrate on July 4th, the date both nations have shared significant historical events.</div></div></div>
<div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>1</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Host a potluck</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Gather your Filipino and American friends together to celebrate Filipino-American Friendship Day by hosting a potluck. Ask each person to bring a dish that is traditional in their culture.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>2</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Attend a cultural event</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Check out the local Filipino or American cultural events in your area and attend one with your friends. This is an excellent way to experience the cultures of both countries.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>3</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Share stories</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Spend time with friends sharing stories about your culture, customs, and traditions. Learning about each other’s culture is an excellent way to celebrate Filipino-American Friendship Day.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>4</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Play some music</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Put on some traditional Filipino or American music and dance the night away. It’s a great way to celebrate the friendship between the two countries.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>5</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Enjoy some food</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Gather around for a meal of traditional dishes from both countries. Enjoying food together is an easy and fun way to show appreciation for each other’s culture.</p></div></div>
<div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>A</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Promotes cultural understanding</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Holding an event such as Filipino-American Friendship Day allows people from both countries to interact and share their cultures. By learning about each other through conversations, activities, or meals, both groups can gain a better understanding of one another, leading to a more harmonious relationship between the two nations.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>B</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Strengthens relationships and connection</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Cultivating strong connections between Filipinos and Americans is important for both countries. By creating opportunities for meaningful exchange, they canestablish new friendships while strengthening existing relationships. This deepens ties between the two nations which leads to mutual understanding and trust.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>C</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Celebrates the love for our shared histories</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Filipinos and Americans have shared a history since the US annexed the Philippines in 1898 after winning against Spain in the Spanish–American War. Celebrating Filipino American Friendship Day acknowledges this past while also celebrating and honoring the bond that exists today.</p></div></div>
<div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>1</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>It's Celebrated with the Exhibition of Flaglets</h3><p class='facts-content'>On Filipino-American Friendship Day, you'll often see small flaglets of both countries displayed in cars, office tables, or homes. This visual representation signifies unity and appreciation for the shared history and camaraderie of both nations.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>2</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>It Encourages Filipino-Americans to Reconnect with their Cultural Roots</h3><p class='facts-content'>Filipino-American Friendship Day serves as a significant occasion for Filipino-Americans to reconnect with their Filipino heritage, learning about traditional practices, food, arts, and language.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>3</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Celebrations Often Include Traditional Filipino Games</h3><p class='facts-content'>As part of the celebrations, traditional Filipino games such as Sipa (Kick) and Sungka are often played, providing an opportunity for others to learn about these native games.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>4</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Friendship Day is Also a Day for Charity</h3><p class='facts-content'>Numerous charity events are conducted on this day, helping to raise funds for multiple causes in both nations, and further embodying the spirit of friendship and unity.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>5</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>It is Also Known as "Philippines Republic Day"</h3><p class='facts-content'>Before it was renamed Filipino-American Friendship Day, July 4 was recognized as "Philippines Republic Day" to commemorate the recognition of Philippine Independence by the United States.</p></div></div>
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