ReConnect/ReCollect Celebrates Philippine Independence at Annual Kalayaan Celebration

As a Platinum Sponsor of the FILAMCCO (Filipino American Community Council of Michigan) Kalayaan 2022 celebration of Philippine Independence, ReConnect/ReCollect hosted a table at the association’s largest outdoor event of the year.

As part of the Reparative Connections initiative of the R/R project, at Kalayaan ReConnect/ReCollect used interactive games and conversations to raise awareness about and promote community engagement with the Philippine Collections at the University of Michigan.

Deirdre De La Cruz and Kai De La Cruz carry the ReConnect/ReCollect Banner

Kerstin Barndt looks at a map of the Philippine Collection with a visitor

R/R’s booth at Kalayaan

Robert Diaz poses with a copy of a Philippine student essay the Behner Papers

Award of Appreciation

FILAMCCO Kalayaan 2022 Celebration Stats:

2400+ attendance

40 member organizations

7 College University Youth Groups

5 Corporate Sponsors

25 Business Vendors & Donors

17 cultural performances

Provided 1000+ Free Filipino Food & Desserts by FILAMCCO & Philippine American Community Center of Michigan

Over 50+ Kalayaan Committee Volunteers

The True “UNITY DAY” for Michigan Filipino Americans.