DELANO, Calif. (KERO) — DELANO, Calif. — The vibrant sights, sounds, and flavors of the Philippines returned to Kern County as the 47th Annual Philippine Weekend kicked off in Delano, drawing families, performers, and food lovers alike to celebrate Filipino heritage and pride.

As the scent of sizzling adobo and sweet native desserts filled the air, the streets of Delano came alive with traditional music, colorful cultural attire, and joyful community spirit.

You can smell the flavors of home—hear the music that makes your feet move—and feel the pride in every flag waved and every dance performed," said event organizer Jay Tamsi, whose father founded Philippine Weekend nearly five decades ago.

"We want people to know we are proud and united, and we want to share that through music, food,

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