Kona Visayan Club

Kona Visayan Club Dedicated to the promotion perpetuation and preservation of Filipino culture and heritage on the Big Island of Hawaii. Today, KVC follows the same goals.

HISTORY

Like most Filipinos, the Visayans are very family-oriented, fun-loving people. We are a boisterous and gregarious lot who like happy times and get together with family and friends. So it came as no surprise when newly acquainted Visayan friends Joy Opamen, Ben Enad, Athena and Noel Ayos, Angie and Genie Presiados and several others succumbed to the Filipino spirit of kinship and camarader

ie and decided to form a group. The Kona Visayan Club was then formally created in July 1989 with Joy Opamen as its first elected president. Their objectives at the time were to unite and bind themselves in the spirit of “panag-igsoonay” or brotherhood and helping one another, and to promote the Visayan culture and traditions. We still uphold these objectives till today. In 1992, KVC joined the Congress of Visayan Organizations (COVO), the umbrella of Visayan organizations in Hawaii, whose goals are to assist in the educational, social and economic advancements of Visayans in Hawaii. We participate in its annual convention held every August. Now our mission has extended beyond that of fellowship to become much more of an organization reaching out and trying to help create better communities. We have established a scholarship fund to help deserving college bound students, built classrooms and nutrition center for children in the Philippines, collaborated with various organizations and agencies to Feed the Homeless, organized relief fund drives for victims of calamities and natural disasters in the Philippines and continue to participate in cultural activities and events to promote our Filipino culture. KVC is very proud of its many accomplishments and community involvement over the years. We invite you to browse through our site to learn more about us.

Kona Christmas Parade 2025. From our KVC family to yours, MAAYONG PASKO!!
12/14/2025

Kona Christmas Parade 2025.

From our KVC family to yours, MAAYONG PASKO!!

Join us in celebrating Christmas, Filipino style! Sunday, December 14, 6 PM at Hale Halawai. $30 ticket includes a feast...
12/06/2025

Join us in celebrating Christmas, Filipino style!

Sunday, December 14, 6 PM at Hale Halawai.

$30 ticket includes a feast of traditional Filipino dishes, entertainment and fun games and prizes.

Message us for tickets or visit Celia Handicraft store at the Farmers Market (next to St. Michael’s Church).

Everyone is welcome!

The Kona Visayan Club was honored to once again take part in this beautiful celebration of community, culture, and aloha...
11/08/2025

The Kona Visayan Club was honored to once again take part in this beautiful celebration of community, culture, and aloha. Our Filipino parol lantern — a radiant symbol of hope and unity — shone brightly along Aliʻi Drive, sharing the light of Filipino heritage as part of this iconic Kona Coffee Festival tradition.

10/20/2025

MARAMING SALAMAT PO!

We are incredibly grateful to everyone who came out to support Taste of the Philippines! While we originally planned to celebrate outdoors, Mother Nature had other plans — the rain poured down, but so did the community spirit. When the rain came pouring down, we had to make a quick move indoors.

We’re so grateful to the incredible chefs who adapted so quickly and reset their amazing displays in no time. Huge thanks to the King Kamehameha Kona Beach Hotel team for welcoming us into the ballroom at the last minute — your support saved the day.

And most of all, thank you to every guest who showed up and stayed with us, rain and all. Your energy and love made it all worthwhile.

Despite the unexpected challenges, the night was a huge success — filled with flavor, culture, and community.

Enjoy this highlight from an unforgettable event!

Video and Song Credit: Fritz Marata


10/19/2025

Aloha! Due to weather, we are moving the taste of the Philippines to the ballroom of the hotel. Please come and join us!

The amazing TOP team! Can’t wait to welcome you all!
10/18/2025

The amazing TOP team! Can’t wait to welcome you all!

Thank you, Mahalo and Salamat Hawaii Island for your support. We are sold out! See you all at the fiesta tomorrow.
10/18/2025

Thank you, Mahalo and Salamat Hawaii Island for your support. We are sold out! See you all at the fiesta tomorrow.

3 more days to go and we are almost sold out! Hurry and get your tickets now. Tickets at www.filamhawaii.com
10/16/2025

3 more days to go and we are almost sold out! Hurry and get your tickets now.

Tickets at www.filamhawaii.com

5 more days to go. Eat good food, dance to our music and enjoy Filipino hospitality. Let’s party!!🎉 Tickets at www.filam...
10/14/2025

5 more days to go. Eat good food, dance to our music and enjoy Filipino hospitality. Let’s party!!🎉

Tickets at www.filamhawaii.com

Our hearts are full of gratitude for the incredible local businesses, community partners, and friends who made the 3rd A...
10/13/2025

Our hearts are full of gratitude for the incredible local businesses, community partners, and friends who made the 3rd Annual Taste of the Philippines: Culture, Couture & Cuisine possible.

Your generosity and aloha helped us celebrate Filipino culture through food, fashion, and fellowship — and brought our community together in such a joyful and meaningful way.

From all of us at the Fil-Am Hawaiʻi Foundation and Kona Visayan Club, maraming salamat po! Your partnership and support keep the spirit of aloha and bayanihan alive in our island home.

Did you know that Filipinos first came to America on October 18, 1857? Come celebrate Filipino culture and heritage with...
10/08/2025

Did you know that Filipinos first came to America on October 18, 1857?

Come celebrate Filipino culture and heritage with us on October 18, 5:30 pm at the King Kamehameha Kona Beach Resort. HURRY! You don't want to miss an unforgettable night of food, fashion and fun!

Tickets at www.filamhawaii.com



Taste of the Philippines 2025 – A night of culture, couture & cuisine in Hawaiʻi Island. October 18, 2025 at King Kamehameha Kona Beach Resort.

Radio Personality Eddie O will be emceeing our event. You don’t want to miss this exciting event. Hurry! Get your ticket...
10/04/2025

Radio Personality Eddie O will be emceeing our event.

You don’t want to miss this exciting event. Hurry! Get your tickets now!

www.filamhawaii.com

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