Dear <<First Name>>,
History has been made in Historic Filipinotown, where we just installed the HiFi Eastern Gateway this past weekend.
Spanning 82 feet and rising 30 feet above Beverly Boulevard, the project brings to fruition a 20-year community vision and pays tribute to the incredible contributions of the Filipino community in Los Angeles and beyond.
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Officially called “Talang Gabay - Our Guiding Star,” the monument was designed by Filipino artist Eliseo Art Silva with Celestino Geronimo, Jr., and features numerous design elements including: the Parol; the Gumamela flower also known as hibiscus, which pays tribute to frontline workers; and the Sarimanok – all symbols with deep roots in Filipino culture.
I'm proud to have helped lead the way in making this happen and want to celebrate this moment with all of you.
On Saturday, May 7, 2022 at 4pm, we’ll be hosting a community celebration at the intersection of Beverly Boulevard and Belmont Avenue to mark the gateway’s official unveiling.
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Residents interested in attending are encouraged to RSVP at bit.ly/HiFiGateway.
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It’s time to celebrate. We’ll see you there!
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With kind regards,
MITCH O'FARRELL |
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