I was with my family waiting for our order at a restaurant when I received the call. We left the festival area just as the main stage acts were in progress and the crowd had grown to an impressive size.

 August 1, 2025 - A B.C. government report confirms that Canadian Filipinos in British Columbia seek a dedicated cultural centre to help build community and “foster a sense of family and belonging, learn from elders, and create pride in heritage for the youth of the Filipino community”.