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 Catch the WAVES of 2012!

LIBRETO - the official chronicler of FMWF April 2012 ISSUE To view, click the pages: 1 - 16 17 - 21 22 - 36 PREVIOUS LIBRETO ISSUES March 2012 issue pages: 1-14, 15-18, 19-24, 25-31, 32-36 February 2012 issue pages: 1-17, 18-24, 25-30, 31-36

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Filipinos Making Waves Festival OFFICIAL VIDEO Official FMWF 2010 video by Jeff Atienza Filipinos Making Waves Festival 2012 Wow! The Filipinos Making Waves Festival will be celebrating its 6th year!  Preparations for the "highlight of the summer" festival has started.  The Filipinos Making Waves Festival will stage this cultural and arts extravaganza on August 18, 2012 to be held in the pulse of Toronto, the YDS (Yonge-Dundas Square).  It is a self-made festival which promises a deluge of 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!

IMAGES OF 2011 YOUTH WAVES "KAWAYAN" (WAVE) PARADE TRADE BOOTHS ENTERTAINMENT

Music continues to evolve beautifully as the passion ripples from generation to generation. 

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