Angellica Rose Cruz at the Edmonton Filipino Fiesta

Angellica Rose Cruz is one of the featured performers in the Edmonton Filipino Fiesta on June 11 and 12, 2016 at the Sir Winston Churchill Square.

Angellica started singing when she was 3 years old. She joined several singing contest during her teen years. This includes winning 2nd place in Awitanghalan Grand Finals in 2000. She also recorded a Pangasinan song when she was in high school. She joined a Cultural Dance Group when she was in college and had a part time job as acoustic singer. After college she focused on her career working in a bank. Angel migrated in Canada in 2013. 


In 2014, she won 1st place in Lola Emma's Karaoke Singing Contest. In 2015, she won as the grand champion in Singing Star Search Edmonton. She was also one of the act singers during Showtime and Alden Richards Concert here in Edmonton.

Angel will be competing for the upcoming World Championship of Performing Arts in Long Beach California. She will be representing Canada in the solo vocal category.

Philippine Warrior Arts Society at the Edmonton Filipino Fiesta

The Philippine Warrior Arts Society is one of the participants in the Philippine Festival Parade at the Edmonton Filipino Fiesta on June 11 and 12, 2016 at the Sir Winston Churchill Square.

The Philippine Warrior Arts Society was convened on July 6, 2012, for the sole purpose of preserving and promoting authentic and original Filipino martial arts systems. They strive to seek the truth in combative efficiency and ensure that the Filipino martial arts actually follow the principles of combat applicability that they are known for.

They are dedicated to helping all Filipino-origin combative styles, and are committed to ensuring high standards of quality and professional instruction among their membership.

Anyone wishing to join must be free of personal and martial baggage, and have an open mind and be willing to learn and improve their combative abilities.

Those interested can message Guro Ollie through Facebook, or call 587-708-2000.

Young Morrie (Ralph Giralao) at the Edmonton Filipino Fiesta

Young Morrie (Ralph Giralao) is one of the featured performers at the Edmonton Filipino Fiesta on June 11 and 12, 2016 at the Sir Winston Churchill Square.

Among Ralph's achievements are:

• Edmonton's only Young Morrie
• Opening Act at Alden Richards' "The Bae Tour"
• Drummer
• Songwriter
• Rapper
• Singer
• Produced by Juno-nominated, Western Canadian Music awardee, and Canadian Independent Music awardee, Mr. Sandro Dominelli
• has two albums on iTunes:
• Flight '11 - released on October 2015
• Peripeteia - released on April 1, 2016

Timpuyog People's Club of Canada at the Edmonton Filipino Fiesta

Timpuyog People's Club of Canada is one of the featured performers in the Edmonton Filipino Fiesta on June 11 and 12, 2016 at the Sir Winston Churchill Square.

Timpuyog People's Club is a non-profit organization founded in the year 2008 which are joined by all Filipino individuals living in Canada regardless of sex, religion, occupation and ethnic diversity with the following objectives:

1. To establish unity and camaraderie among members.
2. To cultivate, understand and promote cultural diversity.
3. To act as a support group to all members in need.

Koro Filipino at the Edmonton Filipino Fiesta

Koro Filipino is one of the featured performers in the Edmonton Filipino Fiesta on June 11 and 12, 2016 at the Sir Winston Churchill Square.

Well-known in the performing arts community as one of Edmonton's leading Filipino show choirs, Koro Filipino (formerly The Philippine Choral) actually started as a small church choir in 1991. Through their unique harmonies, they inspired many churchgoers with their uplifting spiritual hymns and mass songs. Their love for music and community service eventually widened their repertoire to include classic and contemporary Tagalog songs as well as English, French, Spanish, Italian, Polish and even South African pieces.

Today, Koro Filipino boasts of 21 energetic singers eager to captivate and engage their audience with their signature showmanship. They have had numerous concerts all around the city including a sold-out performance at the Winspear Centre. They are often asked to perform at Filipino events, senior centres, and civic functions that showcase cultural talent. As well, they are sought after for weddings, anniversaries, and other private functions.

Although they have grown in number and reputation, Koro Filipino never forgot their roots as a church choir. They still sing regularly at Sunday masses at various parishes. And every Christmas, the make a special music ministry at the Simbang Gabi (Filipino Christmas Night Mass). Koro Filipino singers are truly perfect music ambassadors of Filipino-Canadian goodwill.

Kalinga Edmonton Association at the Edmonton Filipino Fiesta

The Kalinga Edmonton Association is one of the featured performers in the Edmonton Filipino Fiesta on June 11 and 12, 2016 at the Sir Winston Churchill Square.

The Kalinga Edmonton Association is an organization composed of Kalinga people based in Canada as overseas Filipino workers and immigrants of this wonderful country.

The Province of Kalinga is a landlocked Province in the Cordillera Administrative Region, north of Luzon in the Philippines. United by our strong sense of tribal membership and filial loyalty, the Kalinga people are able to preserve their culture despite centuries of occupation by the Philippine conquerors in the history of their native land. Thus wherever they are, and whatever situation they are in, the resilience of Kalinga culture, bound by a deep regard of Filipino spirit live on.

APRICITY at the Edmonton Filipino Fiesta

APRICITY is one of the featured performers in the Edmonton Filipino Fiesta on June 11 and 12, 2016 at the Sir Winston Churchill Square.

APRICITY is an Edmonton-based dance team founded in 2015. APRICITY consists of a group of people who have a passion for dance and are inspired by both Korean Pop and Western urban choreography. Their role models include the popular k-pop group, BTS, and the US-based dance team, Kinjaz.

The performers for the Edmonton Filipino Fiesta include: Catherine Sampaga, Donovan Tung, Mike Truong, Alina Qi, and Julia Sumbilla.

For more information on the group: apricityyeg@gmail.com

For more videos, check APRICITY Official in YouTube.

For more information on the Edmonton Filipino Fiesta:
http://www.thelucilaproject.com/#!edmonton-filipino-fiesta/nsgtp
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Word UP at the Edmonton Filipino Fiesta

Word UP is one of the featured performers in the Edmonton Filipino Fiesta on June 11 and 12, 2016 at the Sir Winston Churchill Square.

Word UP is a faith-based dance group, founded in September 2013. Word UP consists of a group of young people who strive to be a positive light in the community. Their mission is to encourage and serve others through dance by performing at various charity/church events and fundraisers. As of September 2015, Word UP also started participating in local dance competitions. This group is inspired by the Bible verse Colossians 3:17 "And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through Him."

Class is held at the Kore Dance Studio every Tuesday night from 8:15-9:45 p.m.; open to ages 16+; come dance, fellowship and explore your faith with us! To register or for bookings, please contact Lindsay Pantoja at lindsay.piojo@gmail.com or 780-993-8229.

Edmonton Filipino Fiesta 2016

Everyone is invited to Sir Winston Churchill Square on June 11 and 12, 2016 to celebrate Edmonton's first Filipino

Fiesta!

"Fiesta" means festival and they are a renowned tradition of the Philippines. Held in almost every town and province in honour of each locale's patron saint, these joyful and grand celebrations are at the heart of Filipino culture. The fiesta is also about thanksgiving for a bountiful harvest, the blessings of a full life, an observance of local rituals, and a commemoration of local milestones or significant events.

Typically, fiesta activities are held in churches, town plazas or town squares, and homes but often spill into the streets where people of all ages and walks of life take part in parades, processions, and other colourful activities. The celebrations always involve a feast of food and, of course, a lot of music and dancing!

"Edmonton is known as Festival City and well over 40,000 people of Filipino descent call Edmonton home so it seemed a natural fit that we finally celebrate a fiesta here," said Tony Santiago, one of the event organizers. "We are excited to host this fiesta and look forward to sharing our culture and traditions with everyone!"

Edmonton Filipino Fiesta
June 11 and 12, 2016
Churchill Square, Edmonton
Free admission. Donations for the Food Bank are most welcome.

Edmonton Filipino Fiesta will feature something for the entire family:

June 11, Saturday (12 noon to 10 p.m.): mini-parade, talent showcase and street dancing in the Square
June 12, Sunday (11 a.m. to 5 p.m.): Filipino outdoor mass, martial arts workshop, talent showcase
All weekend: bouncy castle, face painting, crafts and story time

A market place with food kiosks, exhibitors and vendors will also be onsite.

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