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<\/a><\/p>\nOn October 30, 2021, I was invited to attend the Diwata Komiks launch event for their Filipino American comic, “Carmina.” I had mentioned on social media that I have a Trese cosplay. The organizer, Joe, wanted me to bring me Trese cosplay to the event. “Carmina” revolves around Filipino Americans and the supernatural beings of Filipino mythology. I was immediately sold on the concept.<\/p>\n
The event was hosted by Philippine Expressions Bookstore in San Pedro. The tiny bookstore was held in a larger, art deco style building. It was a sight to be seen! However, the space was pretty small, but the organizers made it work. We had vendors from Romeo’s Chocolate and Ninong’s Dessert Lab.<\/p>\n It’s also not a Filipino event without free lumpia and pansit.<\/p>\n This was my first time checking out the Philippine Expressions Bookstore. The concept behind it was for Filipino Americans to discover their histories and roots in a colonized world. I ended up picking up a book on healing arts; apparently, the author is situated not too far from me…<\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n