Philippines Historama uses traditional dance, and songs to tell the story of a birth of a nation. The cultural performing arts group, Kababayang Pilipino takes part in the presentation.(Photo Provided) Updated: 8:45 AM, May 16, 2019 The Birth of a Nation Patricia Chan The Philippines is a country with a deep and rich cultural history, […]
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Three youth participants: Evan Hsieh, Lou Mendoza and Kartik Kumar. ( Photo: Thea Loo) Updated: May 4, 2019, 3:19 PM 2nd update: May 30,2019, 9:00 AM Think Tank 2019 at the Vancouver Art Gallery By Patricia Chan This April the Vancouver Art Gallery (VAG) hosted a Think Tank in collaboration with The Cinematheque, a non-profit
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Filmmaker Jewel Maranan observes the contradictions in this changing landscape and their effect on the lives of various characters who share the same fate. Vancouver,B.C. Jewel Maranan captures everyday violence in struggle for survival in Tondo By Ted Alcuitas Monday, May 6, 2019 – 6:00pm Cinematheque (1131 Howe St.) Extreme poverty and the struggle to
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“Ethereal and elegant, Camia’s reflections are grounded in grief as they do the aching, earth-shattering work of mourning and moving forward”. (Photo supplied) Poet confronts despair in loss By Ted Alcuitas Shirley Camia has always been exploring grief and loss in her poetry beginning with her second book, The Significance of Moths (Turnstone Press, 2015)
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Esmie Gayo McLaren’s “Just Breathe” collection is a conglomeration of images of home and travel. (Provided) Vancouver, B.C. Press Release Celia Leung, Esmie Gayo McLaren: “Just Breathe” Art Exhibition April 8, 2019- Scenes, Sounds, and Scents in Romantic Watercolours Dates: May 1 – 31, 2019 Reception: May 4, 2 – 4 pm Location: Jeunesse Gallery
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Gemma Dalayoan is honoured by the University of Manitoba for astounding community service. (Photo: University of Manitoba) Winnipeg,Manitoba Recipient for Community Service By Ted Alcuitas Retired educator and community advocate Gemma Dalayoan has been chosen one of five Distinguished Alumni Awards for 2019 by the University of Manitoba. The 77-year old finished her BEd/83, MEd/90
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Opened on November 3, 2001, the Bayanihan Community Centre and now debt-free is facing a crossroads. (Positively Filipino) Victoria, B.c. Can the envy of others continue after 50 years? Analysis By Ted Alcuitas For some, it is still a dream while others have come and gone. But for the Bayanihan Community Centre in Victoria,
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Premier Rachel Notley (right)celebrate with members of the Filipino community at the Pacific Hut Restaurant in Calgary to announce the launch of the program. (Photo: Rachel Notley Facebook) Alberta Magkaroon na ng Filipino language and culture By Ted Alcuitas Alberta will be the second province in Canada to implement a Filipino heritage program in their schools next to Manitoba.
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“De Los Reyes” Collage on Panel, 6′ x 4′ David Koppe Photography Vancouver, B.C. Updated: January 25, 2019, 5:26 PM Lack of representation in society drove artist to find meaning in his work By Ted Alcuitas (Editor’s note: In his artist statement on Facebook, Cabalu bemoans the lack of representation that immigrants face in this country.
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