Fiesta is a colorful conclusion to a month-long celebration of Philippine culture
A month-long celebration of Philippine culture in Halifax came to a close on Saturday with Philippine Fiesta, featuring food, dancing and a fashion show.
More than 3,000 people attended the Philippine Fiesta in Halifax on Saturday
Filipino culture was on full display Saturday under a sunny sky at the Garrison Grounds in Halifax.
Hosted by the Filipino Cultural Society of Nova Scotia, the annual Philippine Fiesta marked a colorful end to a month-long celebration of Filipino culture in the city.
Micah Lacson, the association’s president, said this year’s celebration was the largest yet with more than 3,000 in attendance.
In addition to a variety of food and clothing vendors, the event included children’s games, a fashion show, and musical and cultural performances.
Performances included the Singkil folk dance that originated with the Maranao people and the Sinulog dance, which is part of the Sinulog-Santo Niño festival held every year in Cebu.
Lacson said one of their goals this year was to enable the wider community to participate in the celebrations.
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With files on Jeorge Sadi
