Philippine Village (Nayong Pilipino)

Tuloy po kayo sa aming “Nayong Pilipino”! Welcome to the Philippine Village!

The Philippine Village (or Nayong Pilipino) is pleased to have the opportunity once again this year to be involved with the Brantford International Villages Festival and to be able to promote the rich and diversified cultures of the Philippines which is one of the main objectives of the Filipino-Canadian Association of Brantford. The Philippine Village is located at Sydenham Street United Church Hall, 120 Sydenham Street (at Dundas Street) which is wheelchair accessible.

The culture and tradition of the Philippines reflect the complexity of its history through the blending of cultures of diverse indigenous civilizations and foreign influences such as Hispanic, American, Malayo-Polynesian, Chinese and Japanese, and also a number of minority religious groups like Islam, Buddhism and Hinduism. In addition, a lot of holidays and celebrations in the Philippines are religious in nature having a strong Christian influence from Spain and the United States (about 90% of the population are Christians). Ecologically, the Philippines is one of the most diverse countries in the world.

At the Philippine Village, visitors will be entertained by various cultural folkdances and songs to be performed by our very own Nayong Pilipino dance troupe and singers. Tasty and delightful cuisine, drinks and refreshments will be served at minimal cost. There will also be displays of various Philippine products (some of which will be for sale), and a video presentation of beautiful scenic and tourist places around the archipelago that attract a lot of tourists from around the world to visit the Philippines. And last, but not least, you will be welcomed and accommodated by our friendly and hospitable members and volunteers of the Philippine Village.

Arts of the Philippines cover a variety of forms of entertainment. Folk art and Primitive art consist of classic and modern features that flourished as a result of European and Indigenous influences.

The Philippine Village will be presenting bits and pieces of these various cultural influences through a showcase of folkdances and songs, tasty cuisine, costumes and handicrafts. The Philippines is also known for its beaches and other tourist spots so video of the various tourist places will be shown at the village.

The Philippine Village is mainly hosted by the Filipino-Canadian Association of Brantford (FCAB) that was formed in 1982 in which, one of its objectives is to promote the rich Philippine culture. FCAB has participated in the International Villages Festival in the past, and is pleased to be able to participate again this year. Last year, the organization joined the Asia Village represented by the countries of India, Philippines and Thailand.

We, at the Philippine Village, are looking forward to your visiting our Village and we hope that everyone who visits will enjoy all that we have to offer: entertainment, food and hospitality. In like manner, we extend our heartfelt thanks for your support of the Philippine Village and the Brantford International Villages Festival.

See you at the Philippine Village! MABUHAY!

Hours

• Wednesday & Thursday: 5:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
• Friday & Saturday: 5:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.

Showtimes

• Wednesday to Thursday: 6:00 p.m., 7:30 p.m., 9:00 p.m.
• Friday 6:00 p.m., 7:30 p.m., 9:15 p.m
• Saturday: 6:00 p.m., 7:30 p.m., 9:15 p.m.

Entertainment

A showcase of Philippine’s rich and diverse culture through folkdances and songs from various regions of the Philippines.

Featuring

• Philippine folk dances and songs by the “Nayong Pilipino” performers.
• Taste of delicious Philippine dishes and delicacies, tropical drinks and the popular San Miguel Beer
• Cultural display of Philippine products with souvenirs for sales.
• Video shows of various Philippine scenic and tourist spots.
• Delicious Philippine food and delicacies.
• Participate in our nightly karaoke singing after our last show.

Location

Sydenham St. United Church Hall,
120 Sydenham Street (at Dundas)
Wheelchair accessible

Phone: 519-753-1248

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We are wheelchair accessible.

Contact Info:

Village Chairperson: Debbie Taylor
Village Co-chairpersons: Nick Monteblanca
Village Mayor: Melvin Monteblanca
Village Ambassador: Rhealyn Diosana
Village Co-Ambassador: Rebecca Hawes

E-mail: fcab.ontario@yahoo.com

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