Kuh Ledesma to headline City of Carson Filipino American History Month Celebration

CITY OF CARSON – Philippine singer Kuh Ledesma will headline the City of Carson annual Filipino American History Month Celebration on Sunday, October 8, at the Carson Event Center, from 12 noon to 3 pm.

This free event will kick-off the City’s month-long recognition and celebration of the Filipino American communities’ contributions locally and across the country.

The program will be led by two well-known hosts and performers in the Filipino American community, husband and wife Jojo and Alexis Riguera. The entertainment line-up will appeal to people of all ages and includes local and overseas talents.

This year’s headliner is Filipino singer, actress, and diva Kuh Ledesma. With a career spanning over 40 years, she is recognized as one of Asia’s most successful pop singers. She has performed in over 1,000 concerts globally. Kuh is regarded as one of the best singers in the Philippines.

“Carson is proud to recognize the contributions of Filipino Americans nationwide especially in the Carson community. Carson, as one of the most diverse cities in the country, is proud to celebrate Filipino American history as part of American history,” said Carson Mayor Lula Davis-Holmes.

Filipino American History Month Celebration is an annual event during the month of October in the City of Carson.

For more information about Filipino American History Month Celebration, call the Carson Event Center at (310) 835-0212. (Claire Morales True)