Philippine national animal carabao depicted in Toronto diversity mural
The carabao is a water buffalo found in Southeast Asian countries, like the Philippines.
Among Filipinos, the carabao or kalabaw in Tagalog is more than just a working animal.
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Philippine entry ‘13th of September’ to Quebec theatre festival shines spotlight on mental health
The Philippines has an entry to the 9th Festival International de Théâtre de MontLaurier in Quebec City.
It’s a play titled “13th of September”, which will be performed during the festival that runs from September 5 to September 11.
Vancouver’s Florchita Bautista to launch new book Interviews Across Time and Space
During his lifetime in 8th century BC, the Hebrew prophet Amos railed against social injustice and corruption. He predicted the destruction of Israel and Judah, even through the two kingdoms at the time were at the height of their reigns.
Philippine Consulate in Vancouver presents film festival celebrating centennial of Filipino cinema
The Philippine Consulate General in Vancouver is organizing A Century of Filipino Films, in partnership with the ABS-CBN media network in the Philippines, and two Vancouver-area-based entities, the Anyone Can Act Theatre (ACAT) group, and the ‘100 Filipino Films Series’ project.
Alamat exhibit in Ottawa features modern take on Philippine mythical creatures
The Philippine Embassy in Ottawa’s Sentro Rizal is featuring an exhibit on Philippine mythical creatures by children’s book illustrator Frances Alcaraz.
Juilliard-bound Calgary dancer Briana Del Mundo recognized as emerging artist
A Victoria, B.C. - based arts organization has recognized a young dancer from Calgary with a 2019 Emerging Artists award.
Filipino artists from Canada, U.S. and Philippines showcase works at Vancouver’s Roundhouse
Twelve artists from Canada, the U.S., and the Philippines are featured in an exhibit titled Pagtitipon 2019. The show will be held July 16 to 21 at the Roundhouse Community Arts & Recreation Centre in Vancouver.
Mamma Mia! It Is Live Theater Under The Stars
Since 1940, the Theatre Under The Stars (TUTS) has been producing shows literally under the stars in Vancouver’s crown jewel – Stanley Park. Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip attended a TUTS performance of The Chocolate Soldier during their 1959 Royal Visit to Canada.
Through the Bamboo: Grief, healing, and Philippine mythology
This year’s Toronto Fringe Festival features a play that navigates through death and grieving by way of Filipino mythology. Through the Bamboo is penned, directed and acted by Canadian Filipinos.
Call for submissions: B.C. art exhibit to celebrate Filipino heritage
The Filipino Canadian Association of Kamloops and District invites visual artists to submit art pieces for a Filipino heritage exhibition at the Kamloops Art Gallery (KAG) Open Gallery from July 13 to August 17.
