Filipino Culture Night was in the spotlight Feb. 3 at the High Prairie Native Friendship Centre. The event featured traditional food, dance, cultural items and a slide presentation about The Philippines. More than 60 people attended, not including about 15 Filipino people, says Friendship Centre executive director Carol Hanlon. The Friendship Centre hosted the culture night in collaboration with the LuzViMinda Filipino Canadian – High Prairie organization. She says HPNFC plans to host monthly culture nights to promote other ethnic cultures in the High Prairie region. “It’s all about celebrating different ethnic cultures of the region – bringing different cultures together – and raising awareness,” Hanlon says. “We want to feature one local ethnic culture each month.” People wishing to have their culture showcased is encouraged to phone Friendship Centre project co-ordinator Bev L’Hirondelle at (780) 523-4511.
