9 September
2020, Calgary – On the night of 4
September 2020, the iconic Calgary Tower in the City of Calgary was lit up in
the colors of the Philippine flag.
Red, blue,
yellow and white lights adorned the 190.8-meter landmark structure to cap the
night of the first day of the three-day Fiesta Filipino 2020.
Organized
by the Philippine Festival Council of Alberta, Fiesta Filipino held its first
virtual celebration in six years amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Fiesta
Filipino’s activities from 4 to 6 September 2020 also included a film showing,
musical and dance performances, a TED talk about Philippine heritage, and a
comedy show.
In his
video message, Philippine Consul General Zaldy Patron thanked the Fiesta
Filipino organizers for highlighting Philippine heritage and culture, and for
showcasing Filipino talents and artists during the event.