About Us
YAMAN NYC 2025 is a three-day cultural festival and marketplace, held from October 31 to November 2, 2025, at the New York Marriott Marquis in Times Square. The event celebrates Filipino culture and heritage, showcasing handcrafted jewelry, textiles, indigenous fashion, and culinary creations from artisans in the Philippines and the diaspora. More than a commercial expo, YAMAN aims to foster community, connect the Filipino diaspora with its traditions, and serve as a platform for cultural preservation and future-building.
What YAMAN Offers
At Yaman, we celebrate Filipino heritage by creating an immersive space where culture, tradition, and community come together.
🛍️ Cultural Marketplace
A curated space for selling and showcasing handcrafted goods, fashion, and jewelry from Filipino artisans.
🎶 Live Performances
Traditional music, dance, and storytelling to bring the culture to life.
🧵 Workshops
Live artisan workshops led by Filipino tradition-bearers, providing
opportunities for cultural exchange and learning.
🗣️ Community Dialogue
A platform for community discussion and engagement with Filipino
heritage and traditions.
Key Goals of Yaman
Yaman is built on a mission to preserve, empower, and share Filipino culture with the world. Each initiative is designed to honor traditions while creating opportunities for growth and connection—both locally and globally.
🎭 Cultural Preservation
To ensure that Filipino traditions and living treasures are carried forward and adapt to the future.
🤝 Community Connection
To build bridges between the Filipino diaspora and the homeland and empower Filipino communities.
💼 Economic Platform
To create business and economic opportunities for Filipino creators and businesses.
🌍 Global Movement
To elevate Filipino culture on a global stage and connect people with its rich legacy.
LAUNCH
Who is Behind YAMAN:
The event is presented by the Friends of the Philippines Society USA, Inc., a non-profit organization dedicated to amplifying Filipino heritage.
It is timed to coincide with Filipino American History Month in October.
Why Join the Event?
Learn & Empower – Take part in educational programs designed to inspire entrepreneurs and the next generation.
Connect & Grow – Network with changemakers, artisans, and global communities.
Enjoy Performances – Be inspired by showcases of culture, talent, and creativity.
Donation
Support the Movement, Shape the Future
Your generosity fuels more than just an event — it sustains a movement. Every contribution helps us preserve Filipino heritage, empower artisans and cultural innovators, and create meaningful opportunities that connect communities to the global stage.
Your Donation Supports:
Sustaining Programs – Give artisans, designers, and cultural innovators a lasting platform to share their craft.
Preserving Heritage – Safeguard the traditions of Philippine textiles, crafts, cuisine, music, and more.
Creating Opportunities – Build pathways for Filipino communities to thrive by linking them with global markets.
YAMAN 2025 is a cultural movement bringing the heart of the Philippines to New York City. We celebrate heritage, empower artisans, and create opportunities for communities to thrive worldwide.
Media & Press
Press Inquiries: [email protected]
Non-Profit Information
Business Name: Friends Of The Philippines Society USA, Inc.
Contact: Jerry Sibal
Tax ID: Friends of the Philippines Society USA
EIN: 82-2990237