How we found our way to FiliFest… Mariah, Nicole and Sunny share their own stories of losing touch with the culture and their motivations for wanting to reconnect with it, their experiences being part of the Committee, challenges and memorable moments.

Kamusta, mga katambay! 🏝️🎙️

Kamusta, mga katambay! 🏝️🎙️

How hard working are Filipinos? This episode we talk more about being British-Filipinos, generational differences and finding a community here in the UK. We also discover Rey and Angel’s story of joining FiliFest and where they see it in the future.

What is a 'tambayan'? How is making 'tambay' in the UK different from the Philippines? What is it like growing up in a Filipino household in the UK? Meet Rey, Keith, and Gianne - three British Filipinos with diverse backgrounds and unique stories about what it's like to grow up British Filipino

Kamusta, mga katambay! 🏝️🎙️ Tambayan is back for Season 2, and we're kicking it off with some familiar faces to the FiliFest stage

Do you find it trouble expressing emotions? On this  episode we tackle how we, as Filipinos, express our emotions. From joy, sadness, love, and affection; Is it generational, cultural or even just our own unique personalities that determines our ability to express emotions. Also since Valentine's day has passed us, we discuss each other's love languages and even ways in which Filipinos court each other. What is your love language?

What do you define as a creative? How are you influenced by the people, and the World around you?

Join us on this episode of Tambayan where we discuss and celebrate creatives who influence our lives from what we wear, what music we listen to, and how we perceive society. In this episode we highlight the importance of being a creative individual and particularly why Filipinos in general are very creative in different types of media, timely as November is OPM month for FiliFest. 

Has anyone else's parent scared them with The White Lady if they didn't go to sleep when they were younger?

Join us on this episode of Tambayan where we discuss all things spooky and not so spooky perfect for this coming Halloween. We tackle different kinds of superstitions that we Filipinos believe in and discuss why our culture likes to have many different superstitions despite being a very religious country. What type of superstitions do you believe in? 

Lectures? check. 

Socials? check. 

Mental breakdowns? check. 

Quarter life crisis? Also check. 

Last time we talked about surviving Freshers' week, and this time we're going to talk about surviving university coming from some of our experiences. From the pressures our families give us to succeed, to coping and learning about how to care for yourself during this difficult but rewarding time of our lives. Come and 'Tambay' with us on this episode of Tambayan!

Ever wondered what it's like for Filipino students starting university in the UK? Join us, as Tambayan tackles the Fresher's experience! We'll be joined by two members of the FiliFest Community as we reminisce university life; from cultural differences relating to food, joining societies and advice to our younger selves. Pack your rice cookers as we take you on a trip to student halls and give you tips on how to survive FRESHERS' WEEK. 

With the Philippines having so many different languages, how do the people come together as one? August is known as Buwan ng Wika (Month of Language) so come join us on this episode as we discuss and share our personal experiences growing up in multilingual households; ranging from Tagalog to Ilokano, from Chavacano to Ingles!  The Philippines is comprised of more than 100 different languages and today's guests come from different parts of our beloved, diverse islands to tambay and talk about it.  Come and chill with us on Episode 1 of Tambayan!

FiliFest like you've never heard us before!

Welcome to Tambayan!

 Join us as we discuss Filipino cultural topics and gain insight into the experience of Filipino youths. On our pilot episode we discuss Digital FiliFest and beyond, as well as topics we'd like to highlight in future episodes.