The 10th Annual Katipunan Poetry Slam

​Join us for the 10th Annual Katipunan Poetry Slam (KPS) and celebrate Filipino American History Month in Historic Filipinotown, Los Angeles! ❤️

​For Filipinos, the modern day poetry slam is an echo of the balagtasan—a poetic, political debate. The Katipunan were the revolutionary group in the Philippines who fought for independence against Spanish colonization in the 1890s. In honor of this history, KPS provides a platform for Filipino poets to channel the fighting spirit of our ancestors in this celebration of free speech, and celebration of us.

​The lineup includes emerging artists, published authors, and seasoned slam champions who are recognized both locally and nationally. There’s no limit to what we do with our words, now let us get the community to hear our stories!