How Filipinos Celebrate Independence Day in Spain
Experience the vibrant Kalayaan Festival 2026 as the Filipino community in Madrid and all over Spain comes together to celebrate Philippine Independence Day! (English subtitles available! On the YouTube video, click the gear icon ⚙️, then choose "Subtitles/CC" and "Auto-translate", then choose "English" or your preferred language.)
Join us at this lively event filled with traditional music, culture, and a wonderful sense of community. In this video, we explore the festival grounds, meet the people behind the fundraising efforts for local churches, and dive into the incredible Filipino food scene in Spain.
In this episode:
We interview community members about their roots in the Philippines.
Check out the delicious food stalls—from BBQ and Adobo to Suman and Lechon.
Our take on the ultimate "this or that" Filipino food challenge!
And yes... we even try balut!
It’s a beautiful day of celebrating history, culture, and the strong bond of Filipinos living in Spain and Europe. Whether you're part of the diaspora or just love learning about different cultures, come along and see how we keep our traditions alive miles away from home and how we're strengthening relationships through cultural exchange in our home away from home.
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