First Philippine Barrio Fiesta Celebrated in Cairns, Queensland

Hundreds gathered at the Western Event Lawn Esplanade in Cairns for the first-ever Philippine Barrio Fiesta, featuring parades, competitions, cultural showcases and authentic Filipino food.

Last August 2, the Philippine Cultural Society of Cairns Incorporated held its first-ever Barrio Fiesta at the Western Lawn Event Area located in the Cairns Esplanade. Credit: Lara Aoyagi

Key Points

• Organised by the Philippine Cultural Society of Cairns Inc. with support from the Cairns Regional Council, the event was attended by Mayor Amy Eden and council staff.
• Highlights included the parade of Miss Charity and Little Miss Charity candidates, cooking and karaoke contests, a cultural fashion ramp, and food stalls run by Filipino business owners.
• Cultural exhibits, arts and crafts, and live performances from local Filipino artists capped the night.
• There's also the Best Capture competition, where Cairns resident Lara Aoyagi won and shared photos on SBS Filipino.

LISTEN TO

Mga Pinoy sa Cairns, Queensland, ipinagdiwang ang kauna-unahang Philippine Barrio Fiesta

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