08/06/2026
Together, We Carry the Legacy Forward—From the 49th to a Historic 50th
On behalf of the Manilatown Heritage Foundation, thank you to everyone who joined us for the 49th Annual I-Hotel Eviction Commemoration and the opening of the exhibit Islands of Remembrance.
Together, we remembered the residents of the International Hotel, celebrated the extraordinary artists whose work brought this year’s exhibition to life, and gathered in our annual candlelight vigil—a tradition that continues to unite generations through remembrance, resilience, and hope. To our community, elders, performers, artists, volunteers, partners, sponsors, and staff—thank you for helping make this evening so meaningful. Your presence reminds us that the story of Manilatown continues to live through all of us.
Now, we look ahead. Next year marks 50 years since the International Hotel eviction of August 4, 1977.
SAVE THE DATE
50th I-Hotel Eviction Commemoration
August 4, 2027
10:00 AM – 10:00 PM
International Hotel Manilatown Center
Our 50th Commemoration will honor the residents who were displaced, the organizers who stood beside them, and the enduring legacy that continues to inspire new generations. As we begin preparing for this historic gathering, we invite cultural organizations, educators, advocates, artists, scholars, and supporters to join us in ensuring that this history is remembered, shared, and carried forward.
The building may be gone, but the community remains.
LONG LIVE THE INTERNATIONAL HOTEL.
—Caroline Cabading
Executive Director
Manilatown Heritage Foundation
Photos: Vic Valbuena Bareng
