Community leaders receive recognition in Freedom Day Festival

Spearheaded by leaders and members of the Filipino Community Council of Victoria, a colourful celebration of Filipino culture was held in Melbourne.

Freedom Day Festival in Victoria Source: Eddie Escall

In time for Women's Month this March, women rights advocate Ness Gavanzo received the Leadership Award in the Freedom Day Festival held in Victoria last Saturday. 

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Ness Gavanzo (in purple) at the Freedom Day Festival stage Source: Ed & Nieva Escall

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Highlights

• A parade of traditional Filipino colours and costumes was one of the highlights of the Freedom Day festival.
• There were also street dance and cultural dance presentations with local artists that brought entertainment to the audience.
• Leaders of the Filipino community, representatives from Brimbank City Council and the Philippine Consulate in Melbourne attended the gathering.

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Ness Gavanzo (in purple) with FCCVI President Marlon De Leon (in yellow) and other attendees of Freedom Day Festival Source: Ed & Nieva Escall

Other FILCCA 2021 awardees are Marlon de Leon who received the Filipino-Australian Achievement Award, Manuel Asuncion as Australian of the Year Runner-up, Enya McKernan for Youth Award, Gloria Moscosa for Leadership Award and FEGTA for Community Organisation. 

Freedom Day Festival parade in Victoria Source: Ed & Nieva Escall

Leaders and guests in Freedom Day Festival Source: Ed & Nieva Escall