Philippine Consulate General in Vancouver Celebrates Pista ng Bayan with the United Filipino Canadian Associations in British Columbia
(Left photo) Philippine Consul General to Vancouver Arlene T. Magno addresses the Filipino Community at the Pista ng Bayan event at the Robson Square on 08 August 2024. (Vancouver PCG photos)
VANCOUVER 19 August 2024 – The men and women of the Philippine Consulate General in Vancouver, led by Philippine Consul General Arlene T. Magno, joined the annual Pista ng Bayan hosted by the United Filipino Canadian Associations in British Columbia (UFCABC) at the Robson Square in downtown Vancouver on 08 August 2024. Pista ng Bayan is the last of three major activities organized by the UFCABC to celebrate Philippine Independence Day and Filipino Heritage Month in Vancouver.
In her opening remarks, Consul General Magno commended the UFCABC for being at the forefront of gathering the community and providing the occasion for Filipinos to showcase the traditions, attire, cuisine, music and talent to their Canadian friends. She added that, in celebrating 75 years of friendship with Canada, events like these continue to bridge gaps, build connections and strengthen the bonds between our peoples.
Councilor Pete Fry represented the City of Vancouver at the event, which began with a parade, followed by various entertainment numbers that included a fashion show by House of Musa Canada and culminated with the special guest appearance of Ms. Gerphil Flores, Asia’s Got Talent Golden Girl.
In addition to the food and non-food vendors, and service providers, at the Pista ng Bayan, the event featured artist Karissa Narukami and her kiddie art corner. Karissa is an extraordinarily talented young Filipino artist with autism whose artwork has earned the prestigious honor of being selected for the Lunar Codex Polaris Collection.
Pista ng Bayan celebrated its 9th anniversary this year. END
Councilor Pete Fry (third row, second from right) joins Consul General Arlene Magno (first row, center) and the Philippine Consulate General contingent during the parade at the Pista Ng Bayan event. (Vancouver PCG photo)
(Left photo) Artist Karissa Narukami (center) and Consul General Arlene Magno, pose with the kids and their finished artworks at the Pista ng Bayan event. (Vancouver PCG photos)
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