"Araw ng Kasarinlan," or the Philippine Independence Day, has been commemorated annually on June 12. This significant day marks the declaration of Philippine independence from Spain, a historic event that took place in 1898.
Even far from their homeland, Filipinos around the world continue to celebrate this occasion, including those in the Filipino community in Australia.
In 2024, it will be the 126th anniversary of Philippine Independence Day. Here is the list of events across every state and territory in Australia:
Australian Capital Territory
- Philippine Independence Anniversary Ball
15 June 2024 Saturday
Hotel Realm, Barton ACT
Hosted by Filipino Community Council of ACT (FCCACT)
New South Wales
- We are Raising our Flag (126th Philippine Independence Day Celebration)
01 June 2024 Saturday 12:30pm for Flag Raising Ceremony
Evans Bridge, Kelso NSW
Hosted by Filipiniana Friends Group of Bathurst and Central West - Rhythm of the Philippines - A Celebration of Philippine Culture
08 June 2024 Saturday 10am
35 Campbell Street, Blacktown New South Wales
Flag raising followed by by Community presentations at Bowman Hall, and the opening of the Philippine Cultural Exhibition at Max Webber Library
Hosted by Filipino community with the support of Blacktown City Council's Sister Cities Committee - Pista sa Nayon 2024 - Sydney
10 June 2024 Monday 10am - 4pm
The Granville Centre, 2a Memorial Drive, Granville NSW
Hosted by Alliance Philippine Community Organisation - Philippine National Day Ball 2024
12 June 2024 Wednesday 7pm
Grand Pavilion, Rosehill Gardens, James Ruse Drive Rosehill, NSW
Hosted by Philippine Community Council of New South Wales Inc - 126th Philippine Independence Day Celebration - Wagga
22 June 2024 Saturday 10am onwards
Wagga Wagga Christian College, Wagga Wagga NSW
Hosted by Filcom Wagga
Northern Territory
- Philippine Independence Day 2024
26 June 2024 Wednesday
Parliament House
Hosted by the Honourable Ngaree Ah Kit MLA, Minister for Multicultural Affairs
Queensland
- Bayanihan Festival (Philippine Independence Day)
01 June 2024 Saturday 11 am to 6 pm
Kingston Butter Factory Cultural Precinct, Kingston QLD
Hosted by Filipino Australian Brisbane Society Inc - 126th Philippine Independence Day Celebration
01 June 2024 Saturday 6pm
Pullman Cairns International Grand Ballroom, Cairns
Hosted by Philippine Cultural Society of Cairns, Inc. - Pasasalamat (Philippine Independence Day)
08 June 2024 Saturday, 5:30pm
Auditorium, 70 Springs Drive Meridan Plains QLD - 2024 Barrio Fiesta Brisbane (Philippine Independence Day celebration)
09 June 2024 Sunday 9am - 5pm
Rocklea Showgrounds, Rocklea QLD
Hosted by Barrio Fiesta Brisbane - Philippine Festival 2024 - Townsville
15 June 2024 Saturday 10am to 12midnight
Strand Park, Townsville QLD
Hosted by Filipino Australian Affiliation of North Queensland - Gold Coast Philippine Festival 2024
16 June 2024 Sunday 10am - 4pm
Broadwater Parklands, Marine Parade, Southport QLD
Hosted by Filipino Australian Community Gold Coast Inc. - 126th Philippine Independence Day Gala Dinner & Dance
22 June 2024 Saturday 5:30pm
Hervey House, Herve Bay RSL QLD
Hosted by The Filipino-Australian Community Association of Hervey Bay & Districts Inc
Tasmania
- 126th Philippine Independence Day The Grand Filipino Festival
08 June 2024 Saturday
Tasman Room, Wrestpoint Hotel Casino, Sandy Bay TAS
Hosted by Philippine-Australia Community of Tasmania, Inc
Victoria
- Philippine Independence Day Dinner Dance
01 June 2024 Saturday 6:00pm - 11:30pm
Carmichael Function Room, City Memorial Bowls Club, Warrnambool
Hosted by Filipino Community of Warrnambool, Inc - 126th Philippine Independence Day Gala and FAVI’s 65th Anniversary
08 June 2024 Saturday, 6:15pm
Park Hyatt, The Ballroom, 1 Parliament Square Off, Parliament Melbourne VIC
Hosted by Filipino Association of Victoria, Inc - Noong Bata Pa Ako
08 June 2024 Saturday
Bundoora, Melbourne
Hosted by Bayanihan in Melbourne, Inc. - Philippine Grand Fiesta (126th Philippine Independence Day Celebration)
30 June 2024 Sunday
Queen Victoria Market, Melbourne VIC
Western Australia
- 126th Philippine Independence Day Celebration
01 June 2024 Saturday / Registration 6:00pm
Mandurah Seniors and Community Centre, 41 Ormsby Terrace, Mandurah WA - 126th Philippine Independence Day Ball
08 June 2024 Saturday / Registration 5:30pm – 6:30pm
Grand Ballroom 1, Crown Perth, Great Easter Highway, Burswood WA
Hosted by Filipino Australian Club of Perth Inc - Gala Night 2024
22 June 2024 Saturday 5:30pm
Broome Convention Centre WA
Hosted by Filipino-Australian Community in Broome
