Tag: cultural-heritage

Want to trace your Irish roots? Queens residents can enter to win a free DNA test

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Mar. 20, 2025 By Athena Dawson Queens locals interested in exploring possible Irish heritage can enter a free DNA test competition.  The Action Network is offering 10 winners the chance to win a free Ancestry.com DNA test to discover if they hail from the Emerald Isle.  The competition closes on March 24. To enter,…

First-ever Indigenous Filipino-led fashion show celebrates cultural heritage in Woodside

Dec. 9, 2024 By Carrene Gepilano The first-ever Indigenous Filipino-led fashion show, Cordillera Night, celebrated the vibrant traditions and modern interpretations of northern Indigenous Filipino fashion. The event, held on Nov. 9, brought over 140 guests to Da Mikkel Palazzo in Woodside. It highlighted the rich craftsmanship of the Cordillera region of the Philippines, showcasing… Read more »