Day 322: Iskwelahang Pilipino, Bedford, Massachusetts
📌 APIA Every Day (322) - ​Iskwelahang Pilipino (IP) is a non-profit Filipino cultural school located at 12 Mudge Way in Bedford, Massachusetts. Established in 1976 by a group of parents and educators, IP provides a welcoming community for families from the Greater Boston area who share a connection to the Philippines. The school offers Filipino American children opportunities to learn about their heritage through various programs, including language classes, cooking, dance, and a rondalla music program. Over the years, IP has become a vibrant hub for cultural education and community engagement, serving families from Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Connecticut. ​
The founding of Iskwelahang Pilipino holds significant historical importance in the context of Filipino immigration to Massachusetts. As Filipino immigrants settled in the Greater Boston area, there arose a need to preserve and promote Filipino culture among younger generations. IP emerged as a response to this need, creating an environment where American-born children of Filipino descent could develop pride in their traditions and heritage. This initiative reflects the broader efforts of Filipino immigrants to establish community organizations that support cultural preservation and foster a sense of identity within the diaspora. ​
Although no current historic events exist for Iskwelahang Pilipino, their cultural heritage events have been integral to connecting and building the Filipino community in the New England region.
Written by Billy Zeng
LEARN MORE:
Bos Filipinos: Inside Iskwelahang Pilipino, the Longest Running Filipino Cultural School in Mass
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