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Yahoo
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Greenville celebration of Filipino-American culture later this month
On June 21, Greenville High School will be the scene of a celebration of Filipino-American culture in honor of Philippine Independence Day. Hosted by Genuine Faith Community Church in Greenville, this year's festival will mark the fifth event of its kind. 'In addition to music, select vendors, food and drinks, the event will have performances of traditional dances and songs, and children and adults will be modeling traditional, old-style Filipino garb,' Genuine Faith's Greenville president Ginalyn Davis said. The now-annual Philippine Independence Day event grew out of Genuine Faith Community Church's congregation, which is a small, closely-knit church that is largely comprised of local Filipino-Americans and their spouses. 'More than anything, we of course aim to share the message of Jesus Christ but the church also reaches out to the area Filipino community because many who are new here are nervous to go out because they don't know where to go so they end up staying at home all the time,' Davis said. 'This event is another way for us to reach out to the Filipino community of the wider area.' Despite being a Philippine Independence Day celebration, Davis emphasizes that the event and the church are open to people of all cultures. Next Saturday's Philippine Independence Day event will be from noon to 5 p.m. at Greenville High School at 3515 Lions Lair Road.
Tatler Asia
3 days ago
- General
- Tatler Asia
Strawberry Moon: everything you need to know about the lowest full moon since 2006
It's a 'Mini-Moon' Adding to its uniqueness, the Strawberry Moon of 2025 is also a 'mini-moon'. This term signifies that the Moon is at its farthest point from Earth in its elliptical orbit, known as apogee. As a result, it will appear slightly smaller and dimmer than an average full moon, a stark contrast to the more widely publicised 'supermoons' where the Moon is at its perigee (closest point to Earth). The illusion of grandeur: why it appears large Even though it's a mini-moon, the Strawberry Moon, especially when low on the horizon, might appear unusually large to the observer. This is due to a well-known psychological phenomenon called the 'Moon illusion'. While the precise explanation remains elusive, it's believed to be a trick of perspective, where our brains compare the Moon to terrestrial objects on the horizon, making it seem magnified. Its hue can be influenced by our atmosphere While not inherently strawberry-coloured, a low-hanging full moon can sometimes take on a golden-orange or even rusty-reddish hue. This is a result of the Earth's atmosphere. When the Moon is close to the horizon, its light must travel through a greater amount of our atmosphere, which scatters shorter, bluer wavelengths of light, allowing the warmer, redder tones to dominate our view. Above Strawberry Moon (Photo: Wikimedia Commons) A moment for reflection and reconnection Beyond its scientific and historical context, the Strawberry Moon continues to hold cultural weight for many. For indigenous communities, it was a practical marker for sustenance and communal gathering. Today, it serves as an invitation to pause, look skyward and reconnect with nature ' s rhythms. It ' s a time for reflection on the passage of seasons, and for some, it carries astrological significance, symbolising love, purity and a desire for change, particularly as it often falls in the zodiac sign of Sagittarius. How to observe it The Strawberry Moon will look full and radiant from the evening of June 10 through June 11, 2025. To best witness it, seek out an open area with minimal light pollution and a clear view of the horizon, preferably to the southeast. Being on a hilltop or outside city limits can significantly enhance your viewing experience, free from urban obstructions. While no special equipment is needed, a pair of binoculars can offer a more detailed look at the lunar surface. Checking local moonrise and moonset times through reputable astronomical sources or dedicated apps will ensure you do not miss its ascent. NOW READ Filipino-Americans Nicole Scherzinger, Darren Criss and Marco Paguia win big at the 2025 Tony Awards 'Ballerina' is a feisty and rough-edged extension of the beautifully brutal John Wick universe What began as a disguise became Vice Ganda's most authentic self Credits This article was created with the assistance of AI tools
