We are ready for Filipino American History Month in October!
Join us for the 9th Annual Katipunan Poetry Slam (KPS) in Historic Filipinotown. Purchase your tickets today!
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/9th-annual-katipunan-poetry-slam-tickets-1020251548847
Date: Saturday, October 26th
Venue: SIPA’s HiFi Collective
Address: 3200 W. Temple St. STE 100, Los Angeles, CA
Doors Open: 5:30pm
Host: Arianna Basco
Competitors:
Ashley C. Lanuza
Demetri Manabat
Johnny Swoopz
Matt Balane
Ren Cahigas
RJ Abesamis
Soul Stuf
…AND MORE POETS, SPECIAL GUESTS, AND VENDORS TO BE ANNOUNCED
For Filipinos, the modern day poetry slam is an echo of the balagtasan—a poetic, political debate. The Katipunan were the revolutionary group in the Philippines who fought for independence against Spanish colonization in the 1890s. In honor of this history, KPS provides a platform for Filipino poets to channel the fighting spirit of our ancestors in this celebration of free speech, and celebration of us.
The lineup includes emerging artists, published authors, and seasoned slam champions who are recognized both locally and nationally. There’s no limit to what we do with our words, now let us get the community to hear our stories!
1st place is awarded $300 and the Joe Limer Memorial Trophy. 2nd place is awarded $200. 3rd place is awarded $100.
Co-sponsored by @palmsupacademy @sipacares
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Sincerely,
Sunday Jump Team
openmic@sundayjump.com
@thesundayjump