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Given every ounce of sweat, dedication and enthusiasm displayed by the members of the Filipino-American Student Association at each rehearsal, it is no surprise that their upcoming Filipino Culture Night will combine the effects of hard work, creativity and pure entertainment. Written and directed by the Culture Night co-chairs, Rob Landicho '08 and Tamara Peterson '09, the play tells the story of a young black, half-African-American male who explores his Filipino culture in order to get a better sense of his own identity and cultural roots. "We try to showcase traditional dances from the Philippines - a main way that people can appreciate Filipino culture," he said. I take a lot from knowing about the Filipino culture, which is highly influenced by Spanish, Japanese and American cultures.

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