April 1, 2017
PRESS RELEASE: 2nd Annual Filipino Cultural Gala - “Let’s Explore the Philippines Today and Tomorrow”
Fredericton, NB - The Filipino-Canadian CommUNITY of NB (FCNB) Inc. is hosting the 2nd Annual Filipino Cultural Gala “Let’s Explore the Philippines Today and Tomorrow” on June 10th from 6:30PM to 8:30PM, at the Fredericton Playhouse. It will showcase different aspects of the Filipino culture through fashion, storytelling, dance (traditional and contemporary) and music. The general public will have the opportunity to enjoy and learn about the Philippines, specifically the style of Filipino-Canadian performing arts. The performance will take the audience on a journey through different eras of Filipino history. The audience will have the unique experience of discovering the individual island cultures and the joyful spirit of Filipinos.
The 2nd Annual Filipino Cultural GALA is geared towards strengthening the local community artistically, culturally and economically through an annual night of lively cultural performances. This event aims to gain wider community support for the large immigrant population of Fredericton and to create an opportunity for involvement and social integration of newcomers.
Dignitaries: His Worship Mike O’Brien (Mayor of Fredericton) The Honourable Stephen Horsman (Deputy Premier) The Honourable Matt DeCourcey (Fredericton MP)
Funders: Post-Secondary Education, Training & Labour; Tourism, Heritage & Culture, City of Fredericton & Fredericton Playhouse
Platinum Sponsors: Jim Gilberts, CJRI FM, & Pinoys Point
Gold Sponsors: Josie Livingstone (Realtor), Fancy Pokket, Outreach Productions, Thai Manao & Crowne Plaza, Acorn Restaurant
Bronze Sponsors: : Snooty Fox, Mandarin Palace, Mama’s Brew Pub, Spicer Cole, Burger King, RBC & Tim Hortons
Tickets available at The Fredericton Playhouse box. by phone 506.458.8344 or visit theplayhouse.ca. or CONTACT he following:
Fredericton Area: - FCNB office located at 28 Saunders Street - Tony's Music Box LTD 396 Queen St, Fredericton. - Call Gina at (506) 471-6380
Shediac Area: Call Christian (Macki) Makiling at (506) 531-6698
St. George Area: Call Elena/Myraflor at (506) 227-5625
FEATURED ARTISTS:
Nadia Moore - Lead female vocals for “Hotdog” (Philippines); the group toured the US in 2002 and Canadian in 2004 - 5 years signing engagement with the Royal Family of Brunei - 2009 & 2010 NSCC College Idol (2nd place winner)
Leander Mendoza - Philippine born tenor - Best Actor, Miss Saigon (as The Engineer) and Evita (as Che)
Becka deHaan - Recipient of East Coast Music Award for Gospel Recording of the year (2014) - iFactor winner 2009 - Lead female vocalist of Fredericton’s showband, Vinyl2Bits - Performed at the Senate for National Child's Day - Release to albums, “Wait for the Wind” (2010) & “Long Awaited Unexpected” (2012)
Abby LLego - Multi-talented Filipino singer and songwriter - 1st Prize at the Youth Talent Competition (2009)
FCNB Fredericton Chapter - NB public cultural performances since 2005
FCNB Carleton County Chapter - NB public cultural performances since 2012
To learn more about this event, please contact: Roland Moreno, Director, Filipino-Canadian CommUNITY of NB (FCNB) Inc. The Cultural Centre, 28 Saunders Street, Fredericton, NB (506) 470-7203 | www.fcnb.org
Thanks for your continuous support!!
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