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Grand Jeté from Manila: Filipino Dancers Leap into the World of Alberta Ballet
In a milestone for Filipino representation in classical dance, ballet artists Danier Laganzo and Katherine Nuñez are making their mark on Canadian soil as the first Filipino dancers straight from Manila to join the esteemed Alberta Ballet Trainee Program. Their participation is not only a testament to their individual talent and determination but also part of a larger narrative—one that celebrates Filipino excellence, resilience, and artistry rising to international recogniti
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Apr 10, 20253 min read


Philippine Consulate Calgary features Edmonton Filipino-Canadian Visual Artists
The Philippine Consulate General Calgary (PCGC) featured Edmonton Filipino-Canadian visual artists in an exhibit “Contemplating the Tapestry of Filipino-Canadian Connections”. The art exhibit was presented in partnership with Philippine Arts Council, with the support of Alberta Immigration and Multiculturalism. This year’s exhibition was truly special because aside from celebrating Philippine Heritage Month, it was also in commemoration of 75 years of diplomatic relations bet
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Jul 25, 20243 min read


Filipino Features for May Asian Heritage Month
As the month of May rolls around, we embrace the opportunity to celebrate Asian Heritage Month, a time to honour and recognize the rich cultural contributions of Asian communities worldwide. Canada's Filipino community is vibrant and growing. but tends to focus more on June Philippine Heritage Month. This year, however, has brought about truly significant Filipino-themed offerings in May. Pro Coro Canada, widely recognized as one of Canada’s finest, presented a Filipino-theme
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May 18, 20233 min read
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