BC's largest Filipino Fiesta is returning to Vancouver this summer

Jun 12 2018, 4:23 am

It’s fine time to let your mouth water and start thinking about some delicious Filipino eats.

Pinoy Fiesta, the largest and most highly-anticipated Filipino celebration in British Columbia is making its return this summer.

Attendees can expect tantalizing and authentically made Filipino cuisine.

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Pancit Palabok, a noodle dish with shrimp gravy, pork, shrimp, and eggs (Shutterstock).

Savoury dishes like Lechon, lumpia, and pancit palabok will be up for tasting, as well as sweet desserts like halo-halo, puto, leche flan, and ginatan.

Filipino fiesta

Halo-halo, a mix of shaved ice, condensed milk, and a mixture of ingredients, usually topped with ice cream (Shutterstock).

The event will also feature a cultural parade that gives a miniature glimpse of famous Filipino festivals, including the Ati-atihan Festival, the MassKara Festival, the Moriones Festival, the Dinagyang Festival, the Panagbenga Festival, and the Sinulog Festival.

Traditional Filipino music and dance, as well as bright colours from performers and their costumes, can be expected at this year’s festivities.

Filipino fiesta

Pinoy Fiesta Vancouver/Facebook

Filipino fiesta

Pinoy Fiesta Vancouver/Facebook

This year’s Pinoy Fiesta will take place on Sunday, August 26 at Memorial South Park from 9 am to 9 pm.

Admission to the event is free of charge, although you’ll need to bring cash to get your fill of Filipino treats.

Filipino Fiesta

Pinoy Fiesta Vancouver/Facebook

Pinoy Fiesta 2018

Where: Memorial South Park – 41st Avenue and Windsor Street, Vancouver

Time: 9 am to 9 pm

When: Sunday, August 26, 2018

Admission: Entry to the event is free of charge

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