“Kapit-Bisig” translates to “arm-in-arm,” or unity and strength in community.

That’s the theme for this year’s Festival of Philippine Arts and Culture (FPAC) , back for its 31st year.

“This is a labor of love for the community and our culture,” Giselle Töngi-Walters said as the executive director of FilAm Arts, the nonprofit organization that organizes the festival.

A preview night for FPAC held Tuesday, Sept. 2, in Los Angeles’ Historic Filipinotown provided a sneak peak of the festival to come: food, music and performances from community artists and dance groups.

The bass player for Marga Jayy performs during a preview event for the 31st Festival of Philippine Arts and Culture at the 2220 Arts center in Historic Filipinotown, Los Angeles on Tuesday, Sept. 2, 2025. The festival will

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