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October 2026
Rigodon de Honor a Dance of Heritage, Unity, and Purpose
October is Filipino American History Month, to commemorate the first recorded presence of Filipinos in the continental United States on October 18, 1587, when the “Luzones Indios” came ashore from the Spanish galleon Nuestra Señora de Esperanza at what is now Morro Bay, California. Today, approximately 17,000 Filipinos call Oklahoma home. Across our state, Filipino physicians, nurses, healthcare professionals, educators, military personnel, business owners, and countless other professionals make meaningful contributions every day. From Guymon to McAlester, from Frederick to…
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2026 Oklahoma Folklife Festival
The Folklife Festival at the Oklahoma History Center will be held on Saturday, November 14, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. This event is free and open to the public. This festival aims to engage visitors by providing opportunities to experience diverse cultures and traditions. Visitors will be encouraged to participate in various activities rather than just observe. The festival’s objectives include sparking curiosity, facilitating intercultural exchange, creating participatory experiences, and collaborating with cultural practitioners, communities, and heritage professionals. The…
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