PH Consulate General in Vancouver Joins the “Pinoy Festival” in Burnaby

(Left Photo) Consul General Arlene T. Magno delivers her remarks before the Filipino community at the Civic Square in Burnaby. (Right photo) British Columbia Premier David Eby (2^nd from left) with the officers of the Philippine Consulate General in Vancouver, led by Consul General Arlene T. Magno, together with MLA Mable Elmore and Councillor Maita Santiago (leftmost) at the Pinoy Festival in Burnaby. (Photos by Christian Cunanan)

26 June 2023 – The officers and staff of the Philippine Consulate General in Vancouver, led by Consul General Arlene T. Magno, joined the Filipino Community in Burnaby in commemorating the Filipino Heritage Month in Canada at the Civic Square in Burnaby, British Columbia on 24 June 2023.

The Pinoy Festival, organized by the Burnaby Filipino Cultural Society, the Pinoy Festival Alliance and the Mabuhay House Society, saw thousands of attendees and brought together over 50 Filipino organizations and

(Left photo) Team PCG Vancouver, led by Consul General Arlene T. Magno, after the parade at the Friendship Garden in New Westminster. (Photo by Christian Cunanan)

interest groups.  The Festival showcased Filipino cuisine, products and artisans as well as food trucks.  The event also included cultural performances by various Filipino community organizations and a Santa Cruzan featuring gowns created by local and international Filipino designers.

After the parade of colors by different Filipino organizations, Consul General Arlene T. Magno addressed the attendees.  She urged the community to remain united to ensure that the voices of the Filipinos are heard and that their stories are told.

Officials from the Province of British Columbia, led by Premier David Eby and Burnaby Mayor Mike Hurley, made an appearance at the Pinoy Festival.  During the program, Premier Eby joined Igorot’s Sissiwit Dance and announced that the BC Government is committed to getting the Filipino provincial cultural center built. END

Thousands of guests attend the Pinoy Festival at the Civic Square in Burnaby. (Photo by Vancouver PCG)

Premier David Eby joins the members of the Filipino community in Igorot’s Sissiwit Dance at the Pinoy Festival on 24 June 2023. (Photo by Vancouver PCG)