Arts & Culture
PAMANA ng LuzViMinda European Tour
PAMANA ng LuzViMinda is scheduled to leave for a European tour from June 23 to July 15 to perform in the Czech Republic, Slovenia and Croatia and represent the city of Montreal, the province of Quebec, Canada and the Filipino community in a cultural festival. It is a great opportunity for the performers... »
PAMANA takes flight to Europe and B.C.
Another chapter for PAMANA ng LuzViMinda is well underway as they prepare for their most important journey. Since PAMANA’s return from Christmas holiday, PAMANA has been working relentlessly for their first international participation in the 2010 CIOFF (Council of International Organizations for Folklore Festivals and Folk Art) in Czech Republic, Slovenia and Croatia... »
From One Mother to Another
In the Montreal Philippine folk dance community, the name Cecille Hernandez is a familiar name. She has trained and choreographed for five of Montreal’s folk dance companies – Philippine Dance Theatre of Montreal, Filipiniana Dance Company, Kalinangan Dance Troupe, Salinggawi Philippine Arts Organization and PAMANA ng LuzViMinda Dance Company. Tita Ces’ eldest daughter,... »
Folk Arts Celebrates Silver
The Philippine Folk Art Society of Quebec was founded on December 4, 1984, a non-profit organization “To preserve the Filipino cultural heritage and to promote appreciation and understanding of Filipino values, traditions, history and culture.” The 2008-2010 officers of PFASQ is headed by Montreal Pinoy Post’s very own Editor in Chief Elenita Belgica; VP-Finance-Hilda... »
Another legacy for the books
At Salle Brebeuf on August 29, 2009, PAMANA ng LuzViMinda Folkloric Dance Company, made history once again with “Tanaw ng Puso,” the organization’s third stage production in four years. Combining Philippine folk dance and theatre, “Tanaw ng Puso” tells the story of a young man, played by Johannes Friedrich, turned blind by an accident... »
Have you seen this man before?
By: Veraida-Lyn Bermejo In the Montreal Filipino community, there are plenty of events to attend – pageants, dinner parties and concerts. You’ve been to so many that you see the same familiar faces over and over again but you can’t seem to point your finger as to where you’ve seen them before? One of those... »
HARANA: A serenade of the past
By: Veraida-Lyn Bermejo Harana is a genre of Philippine music dating back to the country’s Spanish era. Its lyrics portray a romantic theme with some sub categories depicting a love story. Harana is also traditionally known as a serenade to woman outside her bedroom window at night. Florante Aguilar is well known amongst today’s Filipino-Americans.... »
PAMANA 3rd Anniversary Gala
By: Veraida-Lyn Bermejo On February 7, PAMANA ng LuzViMinda celebrated a successful 3rd anniversary at Chateau Royal in Chomedy, Laval. The evening was spent honouring former members of PAMANA’s Executive Board – Mr. & Mrs. Leo Tuvida and Joaquina Tino and special plaques of appreciation to former PAMANA presidents – John Tuvida and Neil Yapp.... »
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