Edmonton, a city pulsating with diversity, is home to a vibrant Filipino community. Our cultural roots run deep, and our traditions weave a colourful tapestry that enriches the fabric of this multicultural city. Now, more than ever, we have the opportunity to showcase the essence of our Filipino identity through "Echoes of Identity: Tracing Filipino Cultural Landscapes in Edmonton," the spearheading cultural mapping project initiated by the Philippine Arts Council. This cultu

I am constantly interested and amazed with the many ways people celebrate their culture. Last January, we attended a special culinary event at Filistix Downtown, Rice & Mysticism. Now, Filistix is known for its ‘crossover of traditional and modernized Filipino dishes’. It is a place that features and provides space for other Filipino chefs - the other one I patronized was the one of Chef JP Dublado. Filistix by itself provides exceptional food, but when it presents these pop