Filipino American History Month - wikipedia Filipino American History Month Filipino American History Month Official name Filipino American History Month Observed by United States Type Secular, heritage, cultural, ethnic Significance Celebration of Filipino American history Begins 1 October Ends 31 October Frequency annual Related to Filipino - American Friendship Day Asian Pacific American Heritage Month Filipino American History Month ( also known as FAHM ) is celebrated in the United States during the month of October. The Filipino American National Historical Society established Filipino American History Month in the year 1988. In California and Hawaii, where a large number of Filipino Americans reside, Filipino American History Month is widely celebrated. Many Filipino American organizations in these states often initiate their own independent celebrations. October was chosen to celebrate month to commemorate the arrival of the first Filipinos who landed in what is now Morro Bay, California on October 18, 1587. It is also the birth month of Filipino American labor leader Larry Itliong. This month is also officially recognized by the California Department of Education. 2006 was a pivotal year as it marked the centennial celebration of Filipino migration to the United States. While some used the term Filipino American Heritage Month interchangeably with Filipino American History Month, the Filipino American National Historical Society cites that the month should be properly focused on `` history '' instead of `` heritage ''. Whereas history includes the events, experiences, and lives of people and their impact on society, `` heritage '' is solely about cultural traditions handed down from the past. California In California, Filipino American History Month was first recognized statewide in 2006, when the California Department of Education placed it on its celebrations calendar. In 2009, California State Senator Leland Yee introduced a resolution, which was passed, that recognizes October as Filipino American History Month. It passed the California State Assembly and was submitted to the California Secretary of State. Nationally In the 103rd Congress, a resolution to nationally recognize Filipino American History Month was introduced. The House of the 111th Congress introduced a House Resolution 155 ( H. RES. 155 ) to officially recognize this month for Filipinos. In October 2009, the Senate of the 111th Congress passed a resolution recognizing Filipino American History Month. In November 2009, Congress passed the resolution ( H. RES. 780 ), officially recognizing October as Filipino American History Month. References Jump up ^ Rodney Jay C. 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Question: what ethnic group celebrates its contribution to america in october
Answer: Filipino American; Filipino Americans; Filipino Americans; Filipino; Filipino Americans