FRIENDS OF THE OCEANSIDE LIBRARY AND FIL-AM

For the last six years, the association has been working with the Oceanside Library to commemorate the annual Filipino Cultural Celebration. The association is so grateful for the support that the Oceanside Library is giving to promote the culture of the Philippines.

The library staff (from left to right) who actively takes part in the organization of the said event - Kris Moralez, Grace Francisco, Cheri Noel and Library Dir. Deborah Polich. Not in the picture are Bradley Penner and Monica Domerq.

Grace Francisco and Kris Moralez show the fan that the children will make or hand paint during the event.

Cheri Noel and Deborah Polich posed for a break during the meeting.

More than two heads are better than one - Library Dir. Deborah discussed with FIL-AM officers and directors (from left to right) Dir. Pete Cruz, Pres. Rica Derosier, Dir. Zucette Lumabaso.

Dir. Zucette Lumabas, Treas. Belle Limoge, VP Mely Sivage and Dir. Nelly Taguba

The Oceanside Public Library is decorated with Philippine crafts and posters provided by the association to showcase the Filipino cultural heritage.

The display of Philippine costumes, handicraft, shells and jeepney.

The famous Philippine nipa hut or "bahay kubo", carabao and the hand painted fans.

One of the several posters posted in the library showcasing one of the tourist attractions that the 7,107 islands of the Philippines contain, provided by the Philippine Department of Tourism.

The map of the Philippines showing the geography, religion, people, climate and tourist spots of the country.