PHL Consul General Joins Lunar New Year Celebration in Burnaby

Philippine Consul General Dr. Gina A. Jamoralin joins Member of Parliament (MP) Julian Peter, and Member of Legislative Assembly (MLA) Paul Choi and other officials in celebrating Lunar New Year at the Nikkei National Museum in Burnaby. (Photo by Vancouver PCG)

BURNABY, 05 February 2025 – Philippine Consul General Dr. Gina A. Jamoralin joined the vibrant Lunar New Year celebration on 01 February 2025, hosted by Member of Parliament (MP) Julian Peter, Minister Anne Kang, and Member of Legislative Assembly (MLA) Paul Choi at the Nikkei National Museum & Cultural Centre in Burnaby.

The event, attended by a fully packed audience, brought together diverse communities in British Columbia to welcome the Year of the Dragon with cultural performances, traditional festivities, and messages of unity.

Several officials graced the celebration, underscoring the significance of multiculturalism and inclusivity in Canada. Among those in attendance was MP Jagmeet Singh, with whom Consul General Jamoralin had the opportunity to engage in a conversation.

The Consul General was also joined by fellow members of the consular corps, including representatives from Malaysia, Indonesia, Japan, Turkey, and other diplomatic missions, reinforcing the strong ties between Canada and the international community. The event highlighted the importance of cultural exchange and the enduring friendship between Canada and its diverse communities, including the thriving Filipino-Canadian population. END

Philippine Consul General Dr. Gina A. Jamoralin poses with (clockwise) Member of Parliament (MP) Julian Peter, MP Jagmeet Singh, Minister Anne Kang, and Speaker of the Legislative Assembly of BC Raj Chouhan. (Photo by Vancouver PCG)