Galing Galing, an annual festival that celebrates Filipino culture, will be held Oct. 18 in the Boise State University Student Union Special Events Center. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and the show starts at 6 p.m. Admission is free for Boise State students with ID; general admission is $12 at the Student Union Info Desk or by calling 426-5950. Free parking will be available in the Liberal Arts Building lot.

 

This year’s Galing Galing theme is “Day Off,” and will feature stand-up comedy by Dan Gabriel, followed by music and dancing incorporating Spanish rhythms and Lindy Hop dancing. Following the dance portion of the evening, the festivities will continue in the Student Union Jordan Ballroom D with a buffet of traditional Filipino foods and dance lessons.

 

Galing Galing is presented by BARCADA, a Boise State student Filipino group, as well as the Cultural Center and the Student Programs Board. Raffle tickets will be available for $1, with all proceeds benefitting the Boise State University Foundation Relations Club and the Diversity Association Fund. For more information, call 426-4636 or 426-5950.