“ Bebot ” blasted over the sound system, the national flag of the Philippines rippled in the breeze, the smell of lumpia filled the air and Pista Sa Nayon began in Vallejo Saturday.

“Sharing the Map of our Motherland” was the theme of this year’s 39th Annual Pista Sa Nayon festival, a day-long celebration of Filipino history and culture held in Mare Island and attended by thousands.

Stretching 20 feet long, in hues of vivid blue, yellow and orange, a map of the Philippines was a standout attraction at the event. The Philippines is made up of 7,741 islands grouped into three main areas: Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao.

Marchers proudly displayed flags bearing the names of all three regions in the procession that began the event. “Bebot,” written by Filipino-American rapper apl.de.ap and wi

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