Another Christmas in Canberra brings Filipino community together

Celebrating Christmas together is one of the highlights of the December festivities for most Filipinos living in Canberra.

The kids' much-awaited Santa Claus visit at the 'Pasko sa Canberra' event (A Violata / SBS Filipino) Source: A Violata / SBS Filipino

On its 14th year, Pasko sa Canberra was once again a success for the Filipino community in ACT lead by the Filipino Community Council of ACT and in cooperation with the Philippine Embassy in Australia.

Some of the highlights of the 'Pasko sa Canberra'.

Pasko sa Canberra 2017 proceeds will aid rehabilitate Marawi City (A Violata/SBS Filipino) Source: A Violata / SBS Filipino

The ever-present Philippine jeepney (A Violata / SBS Filipino) Source: A Violata / SBS Filipino

The stage that witness the many performances (A Violata / SBS Filipino) Source: A Violata / SBS Filipino

Canberra's locals checking the stalls (A Violata / SBS Filipino) Source: A Violata / SBS Filipino

Pasko-goers checking the free photo booths set up by the event organisers (A Violata / SBS Filipino) Source: A Violata / SBS Filipino

Kids from the Filipino Language School Canberra perform a Christmas song (A Violata / SBS Filipino) Source: A Violata / SBS Filipino

ACT Liberal leader Alistair Coe, MLA and family as welcomed by Philippine Consul General Nina Cainglet (A Violata/SBS Filipino) Source: A Violata / SBS Filipino

Few members of the Philippine-Australian Association - ACT & Monaro Region Inc sing a Christmas song with the music provided by Rondanihan (SBS Filipino) Source: A Violata / SBS Filipino

Winners of the 1st Canberra's Got Talent with the hosts and judges (A Violata / SBS Filipino) Source: A Violata / SBS Filipino

FILCCA officials led by Dante Maribbay join in the Christmas song singing (A Violata / SBS Filipino) Source: A Violata / SBS Filipino

Members of FCC-ACT facilitating the selling of raffle tickets (A Violata / SBS Filipino) Source: A Violata / SBS Filipino

FILCCA officials posed w/ ConGen Nina Cainglet (2nd, right) and Consul Nicole De Castro (right) showcasing the island of Palawan as the backdrop (SBS Filipino) Source: A Violata / SBS Filipino

Members of the Philippine Cultural Society-ACT groving to a Christmas tune (A Violata / SBS Filipino) Source: A Violata / SBS Filipino

Philippine Cultural Society ACT in a performance of a Filipino dance (A Violata / SBS Filipino) Source: A Violata / SBS Filipino