What’s in a name? Find out what “Barangay” means and what members are doing to keep its meaning relevant to young Filipino-Canadians in Edmonton. Growing together through music and dance Written for Barangay’s 2002 Gala, “Karangalan ng Lahi” (Proud Heritage), this write-up tracks the evolution of Barangay from a group of six young girls called [...]
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Kababayan Pilipino
Kababayang Pilipino of British Columbia is a cultural performing arts group dedicated to the promotion and preservation of the Filipino folk heritage through the presentation of authentic Filipino dance, music, song and drama. Kababayang Pilipino provides the opportunity for its members to educate themselves and in turn, educate the community at large about the rich [...]
FOLKLORICO
In line with the objectives of Canadian Multiculturalism, Folklorico Filipino (Canada) aims for the development and promotion of the Filipino identity through performing arts by: Depicting Philippine culture through music, song, dance, and drama Training interested Filipinos of all ages in Philippine folk music, dance, and drama Showing the public Philippine customs, traditions, and history [...]
The Fiesta Filipina Dance Troupe (FFDT)
The Fiesta Filipina Dance Troupe (FFDT), established in 1966, is the premier traditional Filipino performing dance company in North America. FFDT is a non-profit organization and is a member of the Mississauga Arts Council, the Community Folk Arts Council of Toronto and Folklore Canada. Led by Executive Director Estrellita “Estring” Aguinaldo, Executive Producer Odette Aguinaldo, [...]
PhilCAS Of BC
PhilCAS of BC is a registered non-profit organization primarily dedicated to ‘introducing Philippine culture through dance and music and instilling in Filipino children a sense of pride, cultural awareness and identity in their Filipino heritage’. In addition, we wish to focus on strengthening the concept of harmoniously existing with the various multi-cultural sectors in the [...]
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