Fil-Am group hosts PHL butterfly exhibit in Cincinnati

The Filipino American Association of Southern Ohio (FASO), with the assistance of several community leaders, is offering Cincinnati residents a chance to see the butterflies of the Philippines at the Krohn Conservatory.

Butterflies of the Philippines will run for 11 weeks, or from April 3 to June 21 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., offering the "Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky a glimpse of Philippine culture."

FASO said various Fil-Am community partners have banded together "to actively partner with the Krohn Conservatory and help render authentic 'flavor' as well as provide the Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky a glimpse of Philippine culture."

report on WLWT News said 2,000 butterflies and artwork representing iconic sites such as the Cagsawa ruins and other natural beauties in the Philippines will be featured in the exhibit.

Krohn predicts that16,000 to 20,000 butterflies will breed from their current stock of 2,000 butterflies by the end of the exhibition in June.

FASO is encouraging Filipino-Americans to volunteer for the Krohn exhibit by offering tickets to volunteers and their family. It said interested applicants may check out the FASO website for the waiver form and additional instructions. —Rie Takumi/KBK, GMA News

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