With over 75,000 Filipinos, Calgary is home to one of the largest Filipino communities in Canada. This June, we honour Filipino hard work and contributions, as well as their heritage, culture and its transmission to new generations in our city and beyond. 

June 12 also marks Philippine Independence Day. You can learn more about Filipino Canadian communities and how they continue to contribute to Canada at the following events.

Events

Dugong Bayani with Canadian Blood Services
June 15, 10:05 a.m., Penn West Plaza 100-207, 9 Ave SW (East Tower)
Dugong Bayani (Blood of a Hero) encourages members of the Filipino community to celebrate Filipino Heritage Month through a blood drive in partnership with Canadian Blood Services.
To participate, please contact Pao Baysa (pbaysa00@gmail.com) 

Good as Gold: The Musical
June 22 and 23, 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., Vertigo Theatre, 115 9 Ave SE #161 
A heartwarming musical crafted for families of all ages, Good as Gold intertwines the timeless narratives of Oscar Wilde’s “The Happy Prince” and The Brothers Grimm’s “The Fisherman and His Wife,” illuminating themes of charity, selflessness, and sacrifice. Directed by Steven Conde, with a captivating story by Jaime Del Mundo and mesmerizing music by Joey Villamor, this enchanting Filipino production invites audiences to explore the depths of human generosity and the consequences of unchecked desire.
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Contemplating the tapestry of Filipino Canadian connections 
June 3-29, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Philippine Consulate General in Calgary, Suite 100, 1001-1st St SE
In celebration of 75 years of Philippines – Canada diplomatic relations, this 20-piece art exhibition highlights the creative journeys of Filipino–Canadian artists, and how, through their art, they’ve built bridges between the Philippines and Canada. Cost: Free

Resources

• Learn about Calgary’s Filipino heritage

• Learn about Filipino Canadian history

• Stories from Alberta’s first Filipino immigrants

• Discover Filipino restaurants in Calgary