Saskatchewan Filipino Music & Food Street Festival in Saskatoon this weekend.
It started at Kiwanis Memorial Park on Friday and ran from 11:00 am to 9:00 pm. there was a big crowd.
"There's diversity here in Saskatoon and we've grown over the years, but the Philippines (the community) has grown so much over the past few years, so we don't want to lose that culture. and legacy,” said Chris Rodriguez, CEO of GKM Events Management.
A large part of its culture and heritage is food.
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Roasted pork, spring rolls ,Fried noodles.
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Rodriguez says the food hit.
“Hmm, the first day went really well, even though the weather was dark and rainy. We were surprised. Yes,” says Rodriguez.
Salma Zahid is a proud Filipino who traveled from Toronto to Saskatoon to attend the festival.
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In 2018, she We have written to the federal government asking them to declare June as Philippine Heritage Month.
and I am proud that it passed unanimously in the House of Commons on October 30, 2018," said Salma Zahid. She is a member of parliament.
She says she's happy to see everyone coming together from the movement she helped bring about.
"It was a pleasure to celebrate Filipino food, music and culture by the river," said Zahid.
The festival runs until 9pm on Sunday night.
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