Filipinos Making Waves Festival 2012
Seeing BIGGER WAVES for 2012
We live in an exciting era of diversity and change. We celebrate our distinct cultures with pride and purpose. Wherever we may live, work or develop our roots, we provide a window into our culture and open doors to the heart and soul of our communities. We endeavour to present a world-class Filipino festival in the pulse of Toronto, Yonge-Dundas Square (YDS), with the generous support of our sponsors and unwavering help from our volunteers. We shall continue to work harder to present this FREE event. We started the waves thinking that the ripples of our passion will bind all our communities together. This is about the amazing arts and culture, the wonderful music, the delectable cuisine and the world-renowned Filipino hospitality that define all of us...
Filipinos Making Waves!
Mon & Teresa Torralba, Founders of FMWF
STAY TUNED FOR THE WAVES OF 2012!
Filipinos Making Waves!
Mon & Teresa Torralba, Founders of FMWF
STAY TUNED FOR THE WAVES OF 2012!
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Filipinos Making Waves Festival 2011
High Five! The Filipinos Making Waves Festival will be celebrating its 5th year! The waves will be flying high as the Filipinos Making Waves Festival stages this two-day cultural and arts extravaganza on August 6-7, 2011 to be held in the pulse of Toronto, the YDS (Yonge-Dundas Square). It is a self-made festival which will showcase outdoor performances, cultural booths and business. The Filipino Making Waves Festival is produced by Focus Philippines Festivals of Arts and Music, with the cooperation of community partners including YDS, Philippine Consulate General Toronto, Toronto Police Service, other artistic partners, global and local media, corporate supporters and Philippine sponsors. The weekend puts the spotlight on beautiful Philippines, featuring its vibrant and colourful culture. The fun-filled entertainment schedule promises to be a memorable treat for all Yonge-Dundas Square visitors. Imagine this first-ever Filipino festival in great colour and pageantry at Yonge-Dundas Square: colourful indigenous Ati-Atihan dancers, a folk and rondalla string ensemble and kulintang music (Muslim percussion) will surely captivate your attention. Filipino world-class singers, instrumentalists, cultural dancers, and local artists will converge at the main stage. Hear and see up close remarkable Filipino talents who are making waves in Canada and around the world! Major exporters from the Philippines will give Toronto a wide selection of Filipino arts, crafts and food products. And delicious Filipino culinary treats await you at the rows of food tents. Experience the distinct Filipino hospitality as they share fantastic art and entertainment for your total enjoyment. They will sizzle and dazzle at Yonge-Dundas Square, Toronto’s best place to immerse in the living cultures of the world. Come celebrate Filipino arts and culture with us!
Filipinos Making Waves Festival 2010
Official FMWF 2010 video by Jeff Atienza
Youth Waves Update
The 2011 Youth Waves is dedicated to our beloved
Ralph "Rap Rap" Acepcion
(Feb. 20, 1988 - April 3, 2011)
As leader and founding member of Toronto-based DA BARKADAZ,
he personified the meaning of a true performer. His memory will forever be with us. Rap Rap was indeed a Filipino who made waves!
Ralph "Rap Rap" Acepcion
(Feb. 20, 1988 - April 3, 2011)
As leader and founding member of Toronto-based DA BARKADAZ,
he personified the meaning of a true performer. His memory will forever be with us. Rap Rap was indeed a Filipino who made waves!
Music continues to evolve beautifully as the passion ripples from generation to generation.
Acknowledgements
Our deepest appreciation and recognition
TO ALL WHO MADE WAVES
for Filipinos Making Waves Festival.
Thank you for your valuable contributions.
TO ALL WHO MADE WAVES
for Filipinos Making Waves Festival.
Thank you for your valuable contributions.