Philippine Showbiz Today Vol 13 No 11 | Page 9

Philippine Showbiz Today June 8 - 21, 2018 Jan. 22-Feb.7, 2015 9 LiberacIon – a Filipino LGBTQ Arts Celebration Vancouver, BC - Pinoy Pride Vancouver proudly presents LiberacIon – a Filipino LGBTQ Arts Celebration on June 16, 2018 (Saturday) at 7:00 pm . The event is the first Filipino LGBTQ Arts Celebration in Canada. This will be held at XY YVR Lounge, 1216 Bute Street (corner Davie), Vancouver, BC, Canada The diverse LGBTQ community of Vancouver and the Lower Mainland has a significant population of LGBTQ members of Philippine- ancestry. Coming from many different pathways of life, the Filipino LGBTQ members have many lived- experiences and stories to share, in addition to the many successes and dreams that inspire others.  Performing Artists are Kimmortal, Naomi King, Romeo Reyes, Wel Medina and Jade Sol Featured Artists include Pulitiq, Mildred Grace German, Clar Pond, Jose Luis Reyes, Czarinna Bravo Tabobo and These Bodies Between Us. Conceptualized by the artist members of Pinoy Pride Vancouver, LiberacIon – a Filipino LGBTQ Arts Celebration, sprouted from a deep vision to highlight the talents, struggles, and contributions of the Filipino LGBTQ communit