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and commercial stallholders showcasing their products and services to the thousands of people who will attend the event . There will be a “ PARADANG PINOY ” ( Parade of Cultural Groups , Associations , Organizations , Businesses , Philippine Consulate General in Vancouver , VIPS and Special Guests , of the Filipino Canadian Community marching and dancing to the beat of the Ati-Atihan drums and Filipino Music around the Oval ). It will be a day full of entertainment , with a program featuring local artists , games , and performances that represent the Filipino culture , as well as a special guest celebrity artist sponsored by TFC . This will be open to the public for free
This year we will be introducing THE SEARCH FOR FESTIVAL QUEEN AND THE STREET DANC- ING COMPETITION
The Search for Festival Queen : The modern Filipina is someone who chases her dreams but never forgets where she came from . She acts with passion and confidence , is strong willed , and unafraid of leaving her own mark in the world . Most importantly she remembers the core values that her family has instilled in her . Pista ng Bayan is searching for a festival queen who will be an embodiment of a modern Filipina and become a Tourism and Culture Ambassador .
The Street Dancing Competition : Looking for various groups to represent the different regions and their respective festivals
Join the whole Filipino-Canadian community in commemorating the Philippine Independence Day .
See you all there ! ●