A festival for the Filipino Christmas celebration – is bringing out members of the Filipino-Canadian community, and others curious to see this unique celebration of the holiday is now on its third year! – PASKONG PINOY SA CANADA, Dec. 15-16 from 12-9pm at Maples Collegiate Student Commons, 1330 Jefferson Ave., Wpg.
PASKONG PINOY SA CANADA is committed to making Paskong Pinoy a special festive event for Filipinos who miss spending Christmas back which will feature the precious sights, sounds and smells of Christmas in the Philippines — a true oasis of culture and nostalgia in the midst of winter.
We are now approaching the 3rd year of Paskong Pinoy, and we’d love to have you to be part of this memorable event. Leading up to Paskong Pinoy is the launching program on November 16, 6pm at Garden City Shopping Centre. And on Nov. 17, we will be joining the 108 year old tradition! – Winnipeg Santa Claus Parade with our very own Parol Float!
The PASKONG PINOY SA CANADA last year drew in over 6,000 attendees Highlighting the event are:
• Food Vendors
• Christmas Bazaars
• Trip for 2 to the Philippines raffle
• Parol Contest
• Eucharistic Celebration
• Choral Singing
• Dance Groups
• Live Bands
• Bingo Games
• Kid’s recreation and Face Painting
• Jollibee Mascot
• Raffle for a Trip for 2 to the Philippines and many more!
