✨ In celebration of Filipino Heritage Month, we’ll be sharing weekly facts and an opportunity for all Canadians to learn about and appreciate the Filipino community. Follow along every week, and let’s learn and celebrate together.

Toronto: Home to Canada’s Largest Filipino Community.

💛 June 12 is Filipino Heritage Day, coinciding with Philippine Independence Day. On this day, we recognize the rich heritage and contributions of Filipino Canadians, and to celebrate the cultural diversity of the country.

💙 Toronto is home to 62% of Canada’s Filipino population (over 250,000), making it the largest Filipino community in the country.

❤️ The community began growing significantly in the 1960s, initially led by Filipina nurses who came to Canada to fill healthcare roles. 

Raising the Flag, Honouring the Heritage

In celebration of Filipino Heritage Month ✨

💛 Today, the City of Toronto will be raising the Republic of the Philippines Flag at City Hall to commemorate Filipino Heritage Day.

💙 The flag of the Philippines was first introduced in 1898. The stars represent the country’s three main island groups. The triangle represents liberty, equality and brotherhood. The sun represents the original eight provinces of the Philippines.

❤️ The Philippines is a country located in Southeast Asia, and it’s made up of 7,100 islands in the western Pacific Ocean.

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Celebrate Language, Celebrate Culture

In celebration of Filipino Heritage Month ✨

The official languages of the Philippines are Filipino and English. Here are some Tagalog words to learn:

💛 Mabuhay! = Welcome!

💙 Kamusta? = How are you?

❤️ Salamat = Thank you

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Flavours, Footwork & Feel-Good Tunes: A Taste of Filipino Culture

In celebration of Filipino Heritage Month ✨

💛 Lechon & Halo-Halo: Lechon (roast pig) is a festive favourite, while Halo-Halo is a beloved dessert made with shaved ice, sweet beans, jellies, and ube ice cream.

💙 Tinikling is a popular Filipino folk dance where dancers step between moving bamboo poles on the ground with music. It symbolizes agility, resilience, and harmony with nature.

❤️ Singing is deeply ingrained in Filipino culture, and karaoke is seen as a way to bring people together, foster community, and create lasting memories.

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