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Upcoming Projects
Past Projects
Cultural youth exchanges within Canada
Toronto, 2014
A two-week exchange between PhilCAS of BC and Culture Philippines of Ontario.
Edmonton, 2012
A two-week exchange between PhilCAS of BC and Karilagan Dance Society of Edmonton.
Montreal, 2011
A two-week exchange between PhilCAS of BC and Pamana ng LuzViMinda of Montreal.
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Toronto, 2007
A two-week exchange between PhilCAS of BC and Folklorico Pilipino of Toronto.
Montreal, 2006
A two-week exchange between PhilCAS of BC and Pamana ng LuzViMinda of Montreal.
International Folklore Festivals
Canary Islands, 2023
PhilCAS spent 10 days on the island of Tenerife. Participating in the 4th International festival for the City of Candelaria as well as the International Folk dance and Music Festival for the city of El Medano. Due to the forest fires most of the festival dates were cancelled.
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Portugal, 2019
PhilCAS spent two weeks in Portugal and participated in two festivals. They spent their first festival in the town of Monção to participate in O Mundo A Dancar Folk Monção. PhilCAS then spent their second festival in the city of Guimarães to participate in Fest’In Folk Corredoura.
Spain, 2015
PhilCAS spent 10 days in Spain’s northwestern region of Galicia. Participating in Xornadas de Folklore de Ourense.
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Turkey, 2012
PhilCAS spent 10 unforgettable days in the Kucukcekmece region of Istanbul, Turkey. PhilCAS performed for the Dragon Boat Lake Festival as well as bonded with both the locals and the performers involved in the festival.
Italy, 2008
PhilCAS spent three weeks in four Italian towns and cities: three days in Moliterno, a week in Roccalumera, a week in Caltavuturo, and five days in Agrigento, where they showcased their Filipino culture through folk dance.
Holland, 2006
PhilCAS was invited to two multicultural festivals in Holland for two weeks (from July 30 to August 14) and showed different countries just a handful of what the Philippines has to offer.
Local projects
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Mabuhay 2023 - 20th Anniversary Show
Showcasing our growth the last 20 years including alumni as performers. Performed 5 suites of dance from different regions in the Philippines.
Special guests: Himig Kabataan and Wings Vocal Collective.
Date: November 4, 2023
Venue: Gateway Theater, Richmond
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Gunita - Collaboration with JPG Creative
Photography collaboration during COVID to showcase the history of the Philippines through attire in a modern lens.
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Learn to Dance Series
Teaching some of our most common performed dances via Youtube to stay connected with our community.
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Kalikasan - Elements of Nature, 2018
Showcasing the correlation of nature relative to regions of Asia.
Special Guests: Hanyang Arts and Culture, Shan-E Punjab Arts Club and Tatsumi Japanese Dance Society
Date: November 3, 2018
Venue: Gateway Theater, Richmond
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Richmond World Festival, 2016
Date: Summer
Venue: Minoru Park, Richmond
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PhilCAS Christmas Show, 2015
Date: Sunday, December 18, 2015
Venue: St Monica Parish, Richmond
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Philippine Panorama, 2013
Poetically expressed through folk dance and music, the multi-faceted Filipino culture is assembled from various influences and tribes around the country.
Special Guests: Kimwell Del Rosario and Ed & Salve Dayao
Date: Sunday, November 3, 2013
Venue: Gateway Theater, Richmond
Mabuhay, 2012
A special night of Filipino folk dance, featuring our Junior and Sayaw Pambata performing group.
Special guests: Kimwell and Grace del Rosario and Charlene and Edwin Festejo.
Date: Saturday, May 19, 2012 at 7:00PM
Venue: Genesis Theater, Ladner
Mabuhay, 2010
A collaboration with Pamana ng LuzViMinda, showcasing Spanish influenced and rural dances.
This event included Filipino food for everyone to try and a photo booth where people can take pictures with the performers in costume.
Date: Saturday, July 31, 2008 at 5:30PM
Venue: St. Monica’s Parish Hall, Richmond
Mabuhay, 2009
A theater performance where PhilCAS of BC proved to the audience how beautiful and diverse the Filipino culture is.
Featured the Sayaw Pang-Kabataan children performers as well as some of their parents who chose to participate in this event.
Date: Saturday, Nov 21, 2009 at 7:00PM
Venue: Genesis Theater, Ladner
Mabuhay, 2008
An hour performance showcasing the different dance styles of the Philippines.
Featuring the Sayaw Pang-Kabataan Recital and PhilCAS Performing Arts Delegation to the Italian Festivals in Summer 2008.
Date: Saturday, April 26, 2008 at 7:00PM
Venue: St. Paul’s Parish Hall, Richmond
Tradisyon, 2008
An hour long showcase consisting of Philippine music and dance, which serves as a fundraiser for PhilCAS Performing Arts Delegation to the Italian Festivals in Summer 2008.
Date: Saturday, February 23, 2008 at 5:00PM
Venue: New Westminster Community Church
Event organized by Eva Jimenez
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Sayaw Pangkabataan, 2008
PhilCAS is proud to present its second Children’s Dance Workshop, this time with a mixture of children and teens. It’s a fourteen week program that will give them, the children, the chance to learn the traditional dances of the Philippines.
Details: Fridays only from 5:30 – 7:00 pm
Venue: 3rd Floor, Richmond Caring Place
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Kamloops, 2007
PhilCAS was invited to an event sponsored by the FILCAN Association in Kamloops. This is PhilCAS of BC’s second performance in Kamloops held at the same venue. The first one was back in May of 2000.
Date: October 13, 2007 at 7:30PM
Venue: OLPH Parish Centre, Kamloops, BC
Mabuhay, 2007
A collaboration performance with our twin group from Toronto, Folklorico Filipino Canada. Also featuring the SAYAW PAMBATA dance recital of PhilCAS little sisters and brothers from ages 6-12.
“Experience a night of traditional dance and music as we bring you the richness of Philippine culture…”
Date: Sunday, July 29, 2007 at 7:00PM
Venue: St. Monica’s Parish Hall, Richmond
Sayaw Pambata, 2007
PhilCAS is proud to present its first Children’s Dance Workshop. It’s a fourteen week program that will give them, the children, the chance to learn the traditional dances of the Philippines.
Details: Fridays only from 5:30 – 7:00 pm
Venue: 3rd Floor, Richmond Caring Place
Bagong Anyo, 2005
With lots of interested kids and teens joining the society, PhilCAS delivered a show called Bagong Anyo which means “New Face”.
The newbies were trained by the senior performers and in the end, joined forces with them to deliver an hour long spectacle, filled with Philippine folk music and dance.
Details: Saturday, April 30th at 6:30PM
Venue: St. Monica Parish Hall, Richmond
BRAVO Pilipinas, 2002
“Celebrating the best of Filipino dance and music”
PhilCAS of BC and Kababayang Pilipino of Surrey collaborated and became PPAG (Philippine Performing Arts Guild), for this highly anticipated special event.
This is also PhilCAS of BC’s first live theatre performance.
Date: Saturday, October 12, 2002 @ 2PM and 7PM
Venue: Massey Theatre, New Westminster
Pasko, 2000
With the previous year’s smashing success, Lahi, now known as PhilCAS of BC, continued the tradision by holding a second fundraiser during the Christmas holidays.
With new dances and more experience, the performers gave the audience a professional and entertaining performance.
Date: December 2, 2000 @ 6PM
Venue: Helenic Community Centre, Vancouver
Pamaskong Handog, 1999
Lahi Cultural Arts Society’s 1st fundraiser.
Just in time for the holidays, the theme for this event was celebrating the Christmas season. It was such a huge success that people were coming in even after the event was sold out.
Date: December 4, 1999 @ 6:30PM
Venue: Southarm United Church, Richmond
