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W E L C O M E
to the virtual headquarters of the Filipino-American Association of Greater Columbia, SC (FAAGC), a voluntary organization to promote inter-cultural education and understanding.
Duly registered and incorporated in the state of
South Carolina in 1991, FAAGC is an IRS-approved
501(c)(3) educational/cultural/charitable non-profit, all-volunteer organization.
To join and support FAAGC so "Together We Make a Difference," please use the following highly secure online forms and payment platforms:
Membership Application Form.
Membership Fees
Tax-Deductible Donations
Scholarship Application Form
Volunteer Application Form
For Zelle payment to FAAGC, use the email mwentley88filam@gmail.com as recipient. Please make sure to type in the reason of payment.
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CALENDAR of EVENTS
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August 8, 2026,Saturday (12:30 pm & 3:30 pm)
Dream Asia Festival 2026
SC State Fairgrounds [1200 Rosewood Drive, Columbia, SC 29201]
COME SUPPORT OUR FIL-AM Dance Troupe PERFORMERS!
The FAAGC is proud to participate in Dream Asia Festival 2026, one of the largest celebrations of Asian culture in the Southeast!
Join us as we proudly showcase the beauty of Filipino culture through music, dance, and traditional performances. Lets come together and celebrate our heritage while supporting our talented performers!
FAAGC Performance Schedule: Saturday, August 8
12:30 PM 1:30 PM (First Session)
3:30 PM 4:30 PM (Second Session)
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September 11 through October 30, 2026
Art Nelson Left Behind exhibit
Richland County Public Library - Main [1431 Assembly St., Columbia, SC 29201]
Curated by Chiara Cox, this exhibition honors Nelson Baldemor's life through personal and historical artifacts, including his mother s autobiography, letters, early photographs of the Philippines, and works by his cousin, Manuel Baldemor, world-renowned Filipino painter, printmaker, sculptor, writer, and graphic artist. The exhibition reflects on memory, identity, and connection.
Cox is a multidisciplinary artist and educator and serves as the Music and Art Ambassador of the Filipino American Association of Greater Columbia.
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Join us as FAAGC celebrates its 35th Anniversary Gala! Together, well honor the traditions, values, and cultural heritage that have shaped our community while celebrating the next generation carrying them forward.
The Gala is FAAGC's biggest fundraising event to benefit all of the FAAGC Scholarship, Cultural and Charitable programs. Tickets, sponsorships, and FAAGC membership renewals/new memberships are available through our registration site. Your membership helps support FAAGC programs and initiatives throughout the year.
Tickets may be purchased online through Zelle (search for FAAGC account using mwentley88filam@gmail.com ) or via Treasure website, which accepts credit cards, Apple Pay, Google Pay, Cash App, and direct bank transfers.
Ticket Policy
All ticket sales are final and non-refundable.
The discounted Member Ticket Rate is available exclusively to current FAAGC members. Non-members may qualify for the member rate by purchasing a new FAAGC membership or renewing their existing membership through the Treasure website prior to purchasing gala tickets. Ticket sales close August 31.
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October 31 - November 1, 2026, Saturday - Sunday (9 am - 5 pm)
Philippine Dance Workshop
Two-Day Immersive Journey into Philippine Traditional Dance, Culture, and Heritage.
Led by renowned Philippine cultural practitioners Eric Solano (Founder & Artistic Director) and Kim Requesto (Artistic Lead) of the Parangal Dance Company, a leading San-Francisco-based, Filipino immigrant-rooted and non-profit cultural organization "dedicated to advancing, cultivating, educating, and promoting the living traditions of the Philippines."
Details coming soon.
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