Arts & Culture
Sayaw: A Conference to Explore Filipino Folk Dance and Culture
From Friday, July 6 to Sunday, July 8, 2012, PAMANA ng LuzViMinda Philippine Folkloric Dance Company of Montreal will be hosting a three-day conference with folklorists from the Philippines and from Ontario. Filipinos and non-Filipinos, organizations and individuals – all are welcome to attend this landmark event that will be the first of... »
For a Better Tomorrow
Resources to serve the Filipino youth are plenty within our community and it is great to know that these resources continue to grow. Rev. Orlan T. Racacho, full-time ordained minister, and his wife Lucy Bermejo Racacho of the Fellowship Bible Baptist Church have relocated their congregation to 3737 Van Horne Avenue, on the... »
First Miss Teen FAMAS 2011
Five young ladies took to the stage at Vanier College’s auditorium to show the Filipino community what they are made of. Organized by FAMAS, March 26, 2011, marked the first Miss Teen FAMAS pageant. The candidates – Christine Sy, 14; Junora Gapuz, 14; Klaudeen Carbon, 15; Maegan Cowling, 13; and Romina Gabrielle Avelino,... »
The Magic of Philippine Folk Dance
Philippine folk dance has a very unique standing within the dance realm. It is said that the Philippines is unique in that no other country is able to cultivate five completely different dance styles, each based in its own geographical and religious landscape. In broad terms, the five “styles” are: dances from the... »
We Have A Job To Do
For many first generation Canadian born Filipinos, the Philippines has become a country only known as the land of our parents, relatives and ancestors. But what else do we really know about it? “People Power” presented by Teesri Duniya Theatre, in October, put on an emotionally commanding show that took the audience... »
PAMANA’s European Tour: Memories to last a lifetime
On June 23, uniformed members of PAMANA ng LuzViMinda filled the airport with carts stacked with luggages bearing our group’s name on pink ID tags. Dancers excitedly chatted with each other and parents giving their children last minute instructions. Bystanders curiously looked over at our direction wondering who we were and why were... »
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... »
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... »
