June 12, 2019. For the first time in the history of Lethbridge, Alberta, the Philippine Flag was raised at the City Hall.
The Philippine and Canadian National Anthems were sung by Ms. Shine Landayan.
Here is a highlight video of this momentous event!
This event also marks the 121st Philippine Independence Day.
From the Filipino-Canadian Association of Lethbridge, Alberta would like to thank the Lethbridge City Hall and the residents of Lethbridge for joining us in celebrating this historical event.
June 8, 2019 – The first-ever Filipino Heritage Celebration in Lethbridge started with a bang! The Filipino-Canadian Association of Lethbridge, Alberta’s hardwork definitely paid off! It’s a day filled with fun games, fashion shows of traditional Filipiniana costumes, lots of vendors selling your favourite Filipino food and a good number of goosebumps-inducing song performances.
There are also folk dances performed by our talented dancers led by Regina Jing-Jing Lopez. Standing out is the “Sayaw sa Bangko” (Dance on a Bench) which is definitely not for people with a fear of heights!
Sayaw sa Bangko (Dance on a Bench)
The Filipino-Canadian Association of Lethbridge, Alberta would like to thank our sponsors for this event: Save On Foods, Orange Blossom Food Imports, Tambayan Ni Kabayan, DAD Canada Immigration Consulting Inc, Norwex by Gigie and Analyn, ABM College, Davies GMC Buick, TFC, GMA Pinoy TV, FCM Live, Diaryo Alberta Society and Wacky Shots.
Most of all, we would like to thank everyone for joining the celebration and making this event the biggest Filipino Fiesta in Southern Alberta!!! People from Calgary, Taber, Pincher Creek, Coaldale, and even Montana joined the fun!!! See you again next year!!! You guys are awesome!!!
Canada is gifted with miles and miles of majestic views of it’s national parks. And as a gift by Parks Canada to Canada’s residents and visitors, the Discovery Pass 2017 is free of charge.
The Discovery Pass can be ordered online through Parks Canada’s website. It can be picked up at all CIBC branches, MEC Stores, Parks Canada offices and dozens of other partners in each province. It gives everyone a free admission to explore Canada’s beautiful national parks, national historic sites and national marine conservation areas managed by Parks Canada (see limitations).
No wonder why there are lots of cars with passes hanging behind their rear view mirrors (including us, hehe). Definitely, the best things in life are free!!!
P.S. Happy 150th Birthday Canada!!! You are awesome!!! 😃🎂🎉
March 2015 – We accompanied our friend on her search for her perfect wedding shoes in Calgary. Me knowing that they might take the whole day window shopping and I having nothing to buy on mind, I just told them that I will just walk around downtown and take some pictures.
Meet Kabuki (yellow) and Sadko (red)Kabuki and Sadko – screw inspired art installation in Downtown Calgary“Wonderland” – a 12-meter sculpture in front of The BowThe BowStephen Avenue WalkThe “Trees” of Stephen Avenue WalkCalgary TowerThe “Trees” and Towers of Calgary
Hungry from my downtown stroll and their never ending shoe fitting, we headed for our dinner at Gaucho.
Gaucho
Gaucho is a haven for meat lovers in Calgary. It is a rodizio or a steakhouse that serves all-you-can-eat meat and is located at 5920 Macleod Trail SW. Be sure you’re ready and hungry before you go here because there will be lots of food… I mean LOTS!
Gaucho Brazilian BarbecueThese cutleries will be in for a battle at Gaucho.
To start, there is a buffet where you can choose from some freshly baked bread, healthy green salads, crispy breaded seafood, rice and more sides.
Gaucho’s Buffet
Then, there goes the show. A double sided cow-shaped card will help you guide the servers whether you want more meat (green side) or you still want to enjoy the meat that you still have (red side).
Yes, please.No, thanks.
One after the other, you’ll be offered with huge assortment of meat, all rotisseried perfectly. The amount served will be according to your liking. You can choose from a selection of sausages, top sirloin, rump steak, chicken wings, beef ribs, pork loin, lamb, and “meat sushi” – chicken wrapped in bacon. They also have grilled cheese that melts in your mouth. Awesome!
The rotisserieGerlie @ GauchoAnother good use for a wheel.Vic @ GauchoJade @ GauchoA cool reminder for the staff!Awesome dinner at Gaucho
Definitely, Gaucho will bring out the inner carnivore in you! LOL! The best Brazilian barbecue experience in Calgary!
February 2015 – Mini-trips while preparing for the bigger trip are always fun. I usually have a long weekend from work after working 3 weeks of varying schedules. This time, we are preparing for our Japan trip and we have to get our Japanese Visas. Gerlie has to get hers in Calgary and I have to get mine in Vancouver since we live in different provinces in Canada.
Not prepared for the cold weather, we did not plan any outdoor activities. Good thing there’s an indoor park in the heart of Downtown Calgary, it’s the Devonian Gardens.
Devonian Gardens is the only indoor public park in Calgary and is maintained by the City of Calgary Parks. I’m amazed by the patience and hardwork of the lady maintaining the park as she is removing the dry leaves one by one! No wonder this park is so beautiful! Awesome.
You’ll find this park inside The Core Shopping Centre in downtown Calgary.
The Core Shopping Centre – Calgary.
At the other end of the top floor is the Devonian Gardens and you’ll be surprised with the vibrant tropical colors from the different plants and flowers.
Vic #thetravelboyAnthuriums.Lots of trees!
Several wood carvings are installed all around the park.
Wood carvings together with the plants.A wooden wall artwork.More wall installations
It’s also relaxing just to watch the kois swim and enjoy the beauty of the plants being reflected by the ponds.
Fountain at the koi pond.Just some of the palm trees. There are 18 kinds of them here.A koi swimming calmly in the pond.Orchids in the middle of the pond.
Here’s something that the kids will enjoy. A playground and a mini wall climb. And check out who enjoyed it! (Good that we visited near closing time and there are no more kids! LOL)
Children’s playgroundA mini wall climb for kids! Here’s Gerlie. #thetravelgirl =)
Indeed, this is great way to be indoors in Calgary!!! Beautiful!
the TRAVEL pill 