The LuzViMinda Filipino Canadian – High Prairie organization hosted its annual Christmas Fiesta on Dec. 21 at the High Prairie Legion Hall. The celebration featured traditional Filipino food, singing, dancing, plenty of fun and games for all ages and several prizes. About 250 people attended the event. Jayne Roberts won an iPad as the top raffle prize while Pia Wong won a 55-inch television as the second prize. The LuzViMinda organization plans a family Valentine’s party near Feb. 14. Details will be announced as the event nears.
The LuzViMinda Filipino Canadian – High Prairie organization hosted its annual Christmas Fiesta on Dec. 21 at the High Prairie Legion. The celebration featured traditional Filipino food, singing, dancing and fun and games for all ages and plenty of prizes. Above, young girls dance to entertain the audience. In front, left-right, are Daphne Bulosan and Mia Fabian. In the back row, left-right, are Tehya Stout, Onika Lascuna and Erin Pichay.A 55-inch TV was the second prize in the raffle draw at the LuzViMinda Filipino Canadian Christmas Fiesta on Dec. 21. Left-right, are organization president Diane Escano, public relations officer Alice Cristobal, Nino Wong, winner Pia Wong, vice-president Rhoda Fabian and executive secretary Angela Ambida. The TV was donated by Cherry Lou Sison-Figueroa of FILCAN Cars (Park Mazda) in Sherwood Park.“And the winner is . . .!” An iPad was the top prize in raffle at the LuzViMinda Filipino Canadian Christmas Fiesta on Dec. 21. Left-right, are Max Simogan, public relations officer Alice Cristobal, winner Jayne Roberts, Charlie Milner, auditor Winnie Dominguez and vice-president Rhoda Fabian.Singers Max Simogan, left, and Veronica Espina again entertained the crowd at the party.Jess Stecik leads a dance with a group of other ladies (not shown).Young boys wearing colourful Christmas sweaters dance. Left-right, are Dylan Gorospe-Haugen, Liam Rosario, Sebastian Cayanong, Charlie Tolentino, Skyler Bulosan and Raffi Dominguez.Plenty of Filipino food was on the buffet table for dinner. Left-right, are Clark Neil Garcia, Loida Garcia and Gypsy Garcia.
