March 29, 2026

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Philippine Culture Night (PCN) is the biggest annual event organized by the Filipinx American Student Organization (FASO) at UW-Madison.

This free event will be on April 12, Sunday, 7 p.m. at the Great Hall, Memorial Union (800 Langdon St., Madison).

Through traditional and modern performances, FASO members perform to educate and beautifully illustrate our culture to campus members and the general Madison community.

This year's theme is "Sabay Tayo Mangarap" (Let’s Dream Together), referring to the action of uplifting both shared and individual dreams of our Filipinx community.

It is important now more than ever to support each other in our ambitions and purposes, and our hope is for PCN to embody this intention in our theme and in our performances.

The 2025 PAMANA Scholars (from left): Jeddahleen Abing, Christopher Teggatz, Brianna Norin, and Chloe Adalin.

We are now accepting applications for the 2026 PAMANA Scholarship Program. Documents must be mailed on or before April 15, 2026.

The program provides a one-time scholarship grant for dependents of PAMANA members to support their educational plans after high school.

Visit the PAMANA Scholarship page to read the eligibility guidelines and download the application form. The page also features our current and previous PAMANA scholars, and a brief history of the program written by Jun Gonzales on July 8, 2012.

PAMANA and FASO represented the Philippines in this year's International Festival on March 7 at Overture Center.

The Philippine booth displayed Filipino handicrafts and ornaments, as well as an exhibit on how Filipino language and culture have influenced social practices here in the U.S. and around the world.

PAMANA and FASO volunteers handed out personalized postcards to visitors with their names written in baybayin, the ancient Filipino writing system that has since been revived as a symbol of Philippine pre-colonial history and national identity.

Interested to join the PAMANA Choir and learn Filipino folk songs and pop hits?

We are looking for singers who are committed to join our group for a concert performance this June.

Practice sessions are every Saturday afternoon, 2pm, starting April 11.

If you are or know someone interested, email us at pamana.madison@gmail.com.

May 21-25, 2026

Willow Island

1919 Alliant Energy Center Way, Madison

Once again, Brat Fest has selected PAMANA as its charity organization for this Memorial Day weekend event!

Proceeds will go to PAMANA in exchange for volunteers willing to grill or wrap brats, be a cashier, stock condiments, or ensure the grounds are clean.

For every hour of volunteer work, $12 goes to PAMANA. Volunteers also receive:

• Brat Fest t-shirt
• Brat Buck (brat, hotdog, corn or soda)
• Free scoop of Chocolate Shoppe ice cream
• An incredible fun time in the World's Largest Brat Fest!

Pick your role and availability. Note that positions quickly fill up. Tag along your friends and family to volunteer (minimum age: 14).

When signing up, please don't forget to select "PAMANA" as your charity organization.

Volunteer registration opens April 4, 2026.

The Filipino Summer Day Camp for kids age 7-18 is tentatively scheduled on the following dates—all on Saturdays, 2-5 p.m.:

• July 18
• July 25
• Aug. 1
• Aug. 8
• Aug. 15

The culminating activity, where kids will present what they learned to the public, will coincide with the annual PAMANA Summer Picnic on Aug. 22.

Participation is free! So, mark these dates for your kids' summer plans this year. Watch for more info on logistics, venue, and registration details soon.

Interested to volunteer? Email us at pamana.madison@gmail.com.

Through the Overture Center's Community Ticket Program, PAMANA members can purchase tickets for select performances for just under $5!

Please know the following important details:

• This is a benefit for PAMANA members. Not yet a member? Register here.
• Tickets are purchased directly at Overture by phone (608-258-4141), in person (201 State St, Madison) or online. To purchase online, you will need to create an Overture account.
• You will enter a promo code when purchasing. Email us at pamana.madison@gmail.com to know the promo code.
• Ticket quantities are limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis.

The shows below—all recommended for all ages with no seat restrictions, unless otherwise stated—will be available for Community Ticket purchase starting tomorrow, March 30, at 11:00 a.m.

Madison Ballet: ChoreograpHER

2 tickets per patron, price level two only

Venue: MyArts Center (1055 E. Mifflin St.)

Recommended for ages 6 and up.

Friday, April 3 - 7:00pm

Saturday, April 4 - 2:00pm

Saturday, April 4 - 7:00pm

Sunday, April 5 - 2:00pm

Forward Theater: Lady Disdain

3 tickets per patron, side orchestra and balcony only

Recommended for ages 16 and up.

Thursday, April 9 - 7:30pm

Friday, April 10 - 7:30pm

Saturday, April 18 - 7:30pm

Friday, April 24 - 7:30pm

Saturday, April 25 - 7:30pm

Madison Symphony Orchestra: La Guitar

4 tickets per patron

Friday, April 10 - 7:30pm

Saturday, April 11 - 7:30pm

Sunday, April 12 - 2:30pm

Overture Presents: Billy Goats Gruff

6 tickets per patron

Saturday, April 11 - 3:00pm

Kanopy Dance: Divine Mythologies

3 tickets per patron

Thursday, April 16 - 7:00pm

Saturday, April 18 - 4:00pm

Wisconsin Chamber Orchestra: Masterworks V - Saint-Saens

Recommended for ages 6 and up.

Friday, April 17 - 7:30pm

Overture Up Close Series: Llewellyn Sanchez-Werner

4 tickets per patron

Recommended for ages 6 and up.

Friday, April 24 - 8:00pm

Madison Classical Guitar Society presents: Leonela Alejandro

3 tickets per patron

Recommended for ages 6 and up.

Tuesday, April 28 - 7:30pm

Waunakee Public Library

201 N Madison St., Waunakee

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About PAMANA

The Philippine-American Association of Madison and Neighboring Areas is a registered non-stock, nonprofit 501(c)(3) public charity that aims to foster unity and harmony among Filipino, Filipino-American, and other communities throughout Madison and nearby areas of Wisconsin. In Filipino, "pamana" means inheritance or legacy.

Philippine-American Association of Madison & Neighboring Areas (PAMANA)
P.O. Box 5013 Madison, Wisconsin, USA 53705-0013
pamanamadison.org

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