02 August 2024 – The Philippine Consulate General in Vancouver once again lent its support to the Pagtitipon – A Gathering 2024” art exhibition held at the Roundhouse Community and Recreation Centre in Vancouver from 30 July 2024 to 06 August 2024. This year’s art show was also staged as part of Post’s one-year commemoration of 75 years of PH-CA bilateral relations, reflecting the strength of the Filipinos’ presence in and wealth of contribution to Canada’s society over the years, particularly in culture and the arts.
The curated exhibition was organized by the Filipino Music and Art Foundation in BC (FMAFBC) under the leadership of Ms. Lenore Lim who devoted her energy, passion and personal resources to successfully mount “Pagtitipon” for the last five years. This year’s participating artists included Danvic Briones, Paulina Constancia, Tessie Dichupa, Avie Felix, Karl Hipol, Kiana Hipolito, Delia Laglagaron, Mayo Landicho, Edgardo S. Lantin, Lenore S. Lim, Chito Maravilla, Esmie Gayo McLaren, JA Tan, and Broderick Wong.
The Honorable Bruce Ralston, BC Minister of Forests and Minister Responsible for the Consular Corps, assisted Consul General Magno in cutting the ribbon officially opening the exhibit.
Over 150 guests attended the event, including members of the consular corps, government officials, movers in the BC art group, business community, members of the academe, members of the Filipino community in BC, and the media.
Ms. Avie Felix, visiting artist from Manila, curated the exhibit. END
