PH Consulate General in Calgary Celebrates Philippine Independence
Performers perform the Tinikling dance with guest during the 3rd Sulong Kalayaan Picnic at the Park. (Calgary PCG photo)
ALBERTA 28 June 2019 — The Philippine Consulate General in Calgary, led by Consul General Gilberto Asuque, joined in the celebration of the “3rd Sulong Kalayaan Picnic at the Park”, an event organized by the Philippine Independence Organizing Committee of Calgary – Sulong Kalayaan Society (PIOCC-SKS) in celebration of the 121st Anniversary of the Proclamation of Philippine Independence and the Philippine Heritage Month at Riley Park in Calgary on 16 June 2019.
The Government of Alberta proclaimed June of each year as Philippine Heritage Month in recognition of the significant contributions of Filipino-Canadians to the “social, economic, cultural and historical richness of the Province of Alberta.” The House of Commons of the Federal Government of Canada also issued a resolution declaring June of each years as Philippine Heritage Month. There are more than 950,000 Filipinos in Canada.
PIOCC-SKS Chair Bryan Ymbang said PIOCC was established by SKS mainly to undertake activities in celebration of the anniversary of the proclamation of Philippine Independence in June. This year’s main event was “3rd Sulong Kalayaan Picnic at the Park”, which featured lechon and other Filipino cuisine, as well as Filipino music and dance through cultural performances by various talents from the community.
The event was graced by the presence of Members of the Legislative Assembly (MLA), Minister of Culture, Multiculturalism and Status of Women (MLA for Chestermere-Strathmore) Leela Sharon Aheer, Minister of Transportation, Infrastructure, and Jobs, Skills, Training and Labor (MLA for Calgary-Hays) Ric McIver, Minister of Community and Social Services (MLA for Calgary-North East) Rajan Sawhney, (MLA for Livingstone-Macleod) Roger Reid, and (MLA for Calgary-Cross) Mickey Amery. END
The Philippine Consulate General in Calgary, led by Consul General Gilberto Asuque, together with the Minister of Community and Social Services (MLA for Calgary-North East) Rajan Sawhney, MLA Mickey Amery, PIOCC-SKS Chairmen Bryan Ymbang pose for a photo during the 3rd Sulong Kalayaan Picnic at the Park. (Calgary PCG photo)
Guest at the 3rd Kalayaan Picnic at the Park enjoy Filipino music and dance through cultural performances by various talents from the community. (Calgary PCG photo)
Filipino music and dance is showcases during the the 3rd Kalayaan Picnic at the Park. (Calgary PCG photo)
For more information, visit https://www.calgarypcg.dfa.gov.ph or https://www.facebook.com/PHinCalgary/.