Pilipino Express
Journaux - Winnipeg

Seven countries in three daysBy Judianne JaymeWINNIPEG - Folklorama is the celebration of nations. My family and I enjoyed the cultural dances from Kayumanggi Philippines Performing Arts.South SudanBeing a newly established country, this was my first time attending this pavilion. The second week is my turn to volunteer with the Pearl of the Orient Philippine Pavilion at 364 Dufferin Avenue.Nayong Pilipino PavilionI always think of how lucky we are, as a community, to be given two weeks to share our culture with Winnipeg! My highlight is definitely the hospitality of the volunteers. This year, I decided to take on a few pavilions for the first week of Folklorama. It provides us the unique ability to travel within a two-week time frame, learn some history, all in convenient venues within one great city! We can see beautiful costumes, and sample favourites from that country. If I could summarize my experience in one word, in particular, it would be 'passion.' The emcee, was knowledgeable and proud of his country's history and the performances they were presenting.