Thousands Attend A Very Successful Fiesta Filipino 2019
Thousands of Filipinos gathered at the Olympic Plaza in Downtown Calgary last August 31 and September 1, 2019 to join the Celebration of the Fiesta Filipino 2019 which was graced by GMA artist Lovi Poe and Ian Veneracion.
Known to be resilient, Filipino Canadian were prepared for the rain because the forecast portrayed a thunderstorm later that day, but that did not stop them from coming out to support this annual festivities which started on August 30, 2019 at the Arts Common Centre where there was a an exhibit.
Followed by the Cultural day on August 31, 2019 at the Olympic Plaza where attendees experience Rondalla Music and traditional cultural dances. Because of the thunderstorm forecast, Fiesta Filipino organizers were forced to advance the program to present Celebrity Actress Lovi Poe and got her to sing sooner. Poe thank the crowd who came to watch the show despite the rain. The crowd had a good time as Poe sang and shook hands with the crowd and entertained selfies.
Because of the weather, a volunteer had to open an umbrella to shelter Poe from the rain.
Contestants Danced in front of Poe to the laughter of the crowd. Indeed it was a fun day as the guest artist danced with one of the contestants.
The event was really well organized as volunteer moved a big tent to shelter Ms. Poe from the rain so she could continue to perform for the crowd. The last day of the event turned out to be a better day where Actor Ian Veneracion performed live to the delight of many Filipino fans. The annual event also brings together all the Filipino food restaurants and businesses around Calgary.
