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Folk dance by students from the University of Washington. (Photo by Yvette Tang)
The Filipino Cultural Heritage Society of Washington held a two-day Pagdiriwang Philippine Festival at the Seattle Center on June 2 and 3.
It was to commemorate Philippine Independence Day, which officially takes place on June 12.
Attendees enjoyed a variety of dance and musical performances, and of course, food.