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SUMMARY:9th Annual Katipunan Poetry Slam
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the 9th Annual Katipunan Poetry Slam\, a celebratio
 n of Filipino artistry and free expression\, hosted by Search to Involve P
 ilipino Americans' (SIPA) HiFi Collective on Saturday\, October 26\, 2024\
 , in the heart of Historic Filipinotown\, Los Angeles. This electrifying e
 vent invites poets and performers to channel the revolutionary spirit of t
 he Katipunan\, the Filipino group that fought for independence in the 1890
 s\, as they take the stage for an evening of powerful spoken word.\n\nLoca
 tion:\nHiFi Collective - 3200 W. Temple St.\, STE 100\, Los Angeles\, CA 9
 0026\n\nParking:\nFree residential parking available on Temple\, Robinson\
 , and Dillon Streets.\nEvent Highlights:\n\n 	Competitors:\nSome of the br
 ightest Filipino-American voices in poetry will battle for top honors. Fea
 turing Ashley C. Lanuza\, Demetri Manabat\, Jaime Estepa\, Johnny Swoopz\,
  KP\, Laraisabird\, Maria Bolaños\, Matt Balane\, RJ Abesamis\, and Soul 
 Stuf.\n 	Calibration Poet:\nRozlind Silva will set the tone for the night 
 with a powerful opening performance.\n 	Host:\nThe event will be emceed by
  arianna lady basco\, ensuring a lively and engaging atmosphere throughout
  the evening.\n 	Sound Selection:\nMusic by Miko / Yungbuko to keep the en
 ergy flowing.\n 	Food:\nDelicious Filipino fare provided by HiFi Kitchen\,
  offering a taste of home for the audience.\n\nSponsors:\nThe event is pro
 udly supported by Search to Involve Pilipino Americans (SIPA)\, Palms Up A
 cademy\, HiFi Kitchen\, Los Angeles Poet Society\, Street Poets\, Arts in 
 California Parks\, Parks California\, and FilAm Arts.\nHonoring the Tradit
 ion of Balagtasan:\nFor Filipinos\, poetry slams are a modern echo of the 
 balagtasan\, a traditional form of poetic debate rooted in political disco
 urse. In the same vein\, the Katipunan Poetry Slam offers a platform for p
 oets to express themselves\, share their stories\, and engage with the com
 munity\, all while invoking the revolutionary spirit of their ancestors.\n
 Competition &amp\; Prizes:\nThe competition is fierce\, with emerging arti
 sts\, published authors\, and seasoned slam champions vying for the top sp
 ot. Prizes include:\n\n 	1st Place: $300 and the prestigious Joe Limer Mem
 orial Trophy\n 	2nd Place: $200\n 	3rd Place: $100\n\nFunding:\nThe 9th An
 nual Katipunan Poetry Slam is funded in part by the Arts in California Par
 ks Local Parks Grant Program\, administered by Parks California through Fi
 lAm Arts.\n\nThis is more than just a poetry slam—it's a gathering of vo
 ices\, a celebration of heritage\, and a chance to hear stories that reson
 ate deeply within the Filipino community. Come experience the power of wor
 ds and witness how they continue to inspire\, inform\, and unite. Don’t 
 miss out on this unforgettable night!\n\nGET TICKETS\n
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LOCATION:3200 W Temple St\, 1755 Highland Avenue\, Los Angeles\, California
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