Magkaisa - A Celebration of Filipino Culture
Written by. Keira Llanes
On October 15th, Otay Ranch High School hosted the 2022 Magkaisa Conference. Magkaisa, meaning “unity” in English, perfectly captured the essence of this event. Hundreds of people in the community gathered to celebrate Filipino culture, with many of the attendees coming from an array of cultural and ethnic backgrounds. Parents and students attended workshops led by powerful role models in San Diego’s Filipino community. Here, students learned a variety of skills, from cooking to financial aid. There were performances led by students from across the Sweetwater Union High School District, with students from our Filipino classes and Olympian’s Filipino Dance Club making an appearance. Elaborate traditional dresses adorned on the students, mesmerizing dances, and live music were led by many of the students here at Olympian.