Celebrate Filipino Heritage Month with Malaya + Free Coloring Sheet for Kids

October is here, and that means it’s Filipino Heritage Month - a time to honor, celebrate, and share the incredible stories and traditions of the Filipino community. At Joeydolls, we’re celebrating with something fun, creative, and meaningful for your family: a free Filipino Heritage Month coloring sheet!

We believe that every child deserves to feel proud of where they come from and to learn about cultures beyond their own. Whether your family has Filipino roots or you’re raising culturally curious kids, this is a joyful opportunity to explore the Philippines through play, color, and creativity.

Joeydolls was created by an Asian mom who wanted better representation for her daughter, and for every child who’s ever searched for themselves on a toy store shelf.

Our dolls are soft, safe, and deeply meaningful. Each 18-inch plush doll features embroidered details, a traditional outfit, and a QR code that helps families learn more about the culture she represents. They’re designed to spark curiosity, cultural pride, and empathy during playtime.

Because every child deserves to feel seen.

If you’re new here, meet Malaya, our Filipina doll - one of the most loved dolls in the Joeydolls family. And yes, she is extra special this month! She wears a traditional Filipiniana dress, pusod low bun hairstyle, and delicate sampaguita flower, inspiring cultural pride and belonging with every cuddle. She’s not just adorable - she’s educational, too.

But that’s not all; now you can bring Malaya wherever your little one goes! We've created mini versions of our Malaya doll, made for little hands and on-the-go joy! This cuddly 9-inch plush doll is packed with personality and cultural pride, celebrating Asian heritage in a fun, travel-friendly size.

Whether it's a car ride, a family trip, or preschool show-and-tell, the Mini Malaya Doll brings comfort and representation wherever your child plays.

Filipino Heritage Month isn’t just about one culture, it’s about visibility, appreciation, and connection.

For Filipino American families, this month is a chance to share stories, foods, and traditions that have shaped generations. For non-Filipino families, it’s a chance to learn about the diverse beauty of Asian cultures and to raise kids who appreciate difference with kindness.

Representation in play helps children understand the world beyond their home. And when your child plays with a Joeydoll, they’re learning empathy, respect, and self-love - all through something as simple as a hug.

Here are a few joyful ways to celebrate Filipino Heritage Month as a family:

• Color together using our free Filipino Heritage Month coloring sheet!

• Cook Filipino dishes like adobo or lumpia and talk about where they come from.

• Read children’s books by Filipino authors.

• Listen to Filipino music while your kids dance around the living room.

• Learn a Tagalog word each day - start with salamat (thank you)!

Every little moment helps your child feel connected to something bigger.

Play is powerful. When kids color, imagine, and role-play with dolls that look like real people from different cultures, they’re learning more than just art, they’re learning acceptance and empathy.

Joeydolls isn’t just a toy brand. We’re a movement for inclusive play and cultural storytelling that helps families everywhere raise confident, kind-hearted kids.

We’re proud that our Filipina Cultural dolls and coloring sheet are helping to teach Filipino heritage in classrooms, living rooms, and bedtime routines across the country.

Beyond Malaya and freebies, we’re proud to introduce our Filipina Cultural Collection - a joyful celebration of Filipino identity, artistry, and tradition through play.

This collection honors the diversity of Filipino heritage, from our beloved Malaya doll to culturally inspired apparel and meaningful accessories, this collection celebrates the vibrant traditions and deep pride of Filipino culture.

Each piece was designed with intention - to honor Filipino identity, uplift representation, and make cultural learning feel joyful for all families.

Whether you're teaching little ones about their roots or sharing your culture with others, these products are created to uplift, educate, and spark connection through play and everyday moments.

It’s more than a collection - it’s a love letter to Filipino pride, made soft, bright, and beautifully huggable.

We’re so excited to offer your family a free Filipino Heritage Month coloring sheet!

This printable set was created to help families celebrate Filipino culture in a way that’s fun, creative, and easy to enjoy together. Inside the download, you’ll find A beautifully illustrated Filipina doll inspired by Malaya and her traditional Filipiniana dress.

Print it, color it, and celebrate Filipino Heritage Month with your little one in the most heartwarming way.

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