This invitational Filipino-American poetry slam is about identity, lived experience, and solidarity across communities. All are welcome!9th Annual Katipunan Poetry Slam at Search to Involve Pilipino Americans' (SIPA) HiFi Collective on Saturday, October 26, 2024 in Historic Filipinotown, Los Angeles!Address: 3200 W. Temple St., STE 100, Los Angeles, CA 90026Parking: Free residential on Temple, Robinson, and Dillon streets.Competitors: Ashley C. Lanuza - Demetri Manabat - Jaime Estepa - Johnny Swoopz - KP -Laraisabird - Maria Bolaños - Matt Balane - RJ Abesamis - Soul StufCalibration Poet(s): Rozlind SilvaHost: arianna lady bascoSound Selection: Miko / YungbukoFood: HiFi KitchenSponsors: Search to Involve Pilipino Americans - Palms Up Academy - HiFi Kitchen - Los Angeles Poet Society - Street Poets - Arts in California Parks - Parks California - FilAm ArtsFor 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 Read More ...