In the mood for a pagdiriwang?
That is Tagalog for celebration.
A local Filipino group is partnering with Richmond Public Library, the Gateway Theatre, and the Philippine Consulate General to host a Philippine Cultural Celebration in Richmond on Saturday Dec. 1st from 11AM to 2PM at the Brighouse (Main) Branch of the Richmond Public Library, 7700 Minoru Gate, Richmond.
This is a free drop in event.
The Philippine Consul General Jose A.P. Ampeso and other local VIPs will be present to mark this cultural event.
The celebration’s theme is “Heroes of Culture (Within and Among Us)”.
The event coincides with Andres Bonifacio Day, a Philippine holiday.
Bonafico was a Filipino nationalist, revolutionary and lawyer. He is often called the “father of the Philippine Revolution.”
This family-friendly event features a book and author presentation featuring writer Miguel Syjuco. It is hosted by Joe Planta of The Commentary and Marieton Pacheco of The Filipino Channel.
There is also a music performance by Rosario Strings, a dance performance by Philippine Cultural Arts Society of BC, an essay contest and presentation of prizes to contest winners, and children’s activities.
Illustrado
Miguel Syjuco’s novel Ilustrado has recently been voted in to the preliminary round of Canada Reads.
It is one of ten books in Quebec being voted on now.
If it gets enough votes, it could be one of the five books readers across Canada, and the CBC, will be reading, discussing, and voting on.
Syjuco will be discussing his novel at the library on December 1st.
Gateway Theatre
As part of the pagdiriwang there will be a stage reading at the Gateway Theatre Studio B, 6500 Gilbert Road, Richmond on December 4 at 7PM.
Nick Joaquin’s Portrait of the Filipino as an Artist will be performed by ACAT (Anyone Can Act Theatre) and directed by Mel Tobias.
Tickets are $30 each and seating is limited.
Tickets will be available from November 15th at the Richmond Gateway Theatre box office ( 604-270-1812) or online through tickets.gatewaytheatre.com and Again (Nostalgia Boutique) at 1868 West Broadway in Vancouver (604-730-0222).
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