Philippine art and the Filipino artist... in focus
September 23 - 24, 2022
Citadel Theatre
The Filharmonic, a Los Angeles-based a cappella group of Filipino-American artists who were featured on The Late Late Show with James Corden, have much to sing about. The 5-piece vocal group made headlines on NBC's vocal competition, The Sing-Off, joined the national tour, and were featured in the Universal Pictures hit movie, Pitch Perfect 2. The Filharmonic has brought their unique blend of hip hop, and 90's nostalgia to more than 500 stages nationwide.
They consist of vocalists Vj Rosales, Joe Caigoy, Trace Gaynor, Vocal Bass Jules Cruz, and Beat Boxer Niko Del Rey.
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June - July 2022
The Filipino in Me - Insights into Living Heritage is an online exhibit of multimedia works on Philippine living heritage themes in Canada.
This event aims to explore the unique qualities and build an inventory of Philippine living heritage in Canada. It aims to encourage art creation, and an appreciation on how art can engage the community and the exploration of heritage. This is a wonderful opportunity to further artistic practice, promote Philippine culture , and showcase original works to the public.
Presented with the support of Canadian Heritage and in partnership with Edmonton Philippine International Centre (EPIC).
Public release: June 2021
Premiered: February 20-28, 2021
Paglalayag: the Philippines to Canada Journey chronicles the stories of migration, and the lives of Filipinos in Alberta.
Paglalayag is the Filipino word for voyage or journey. This documentary relates the stories of Filipinos: those who arrived in the 1960s: the teachers; nurses; caregivers; temporary foreign workers; the contributions and achievements; and the importance of heritage with Filipino-Canadians.
This video project is presented with the support of the Canadian Heritage, Government of Canada and Alberta Ministry of Culture, MultiCulturalism and Status of Women.
