'I had the blessing of experiencing both worlds': Pagyakap ng dalaga mula Canberra sa parehong pagka-Pilipino at Aussie

Buong pagmamalaking niyakap ng dalaga mula Canberra na si Rachel Bernabe ang pinagmulang Pilipino habang siya ay lumalaki sa Australia. Aniya, "It was a blessing growing up in Australia with all the opportunities and freedom but also growing up with Filipino values."

Youth advocate and community leader Rachel Bernabe represents the third generation of her family living in Australia. Credit: Rachel Bernabe (Facebook)

Key Points

• Pangatlong henerasyon ng kanyang pamilya si Rachel Bernabe na naninirahan sa Australia. Ang kanyang lolo't lola ay lumipat sa bansa noong 1987.
• Sa kabila na ipinanganak at lumaki sa Canberra, ipinagmamalaki naman ng dalaga na nakagisnan at buong puso ang kanyang pagsasabuhay ng pinagmulang Pilipino.
• Patuloy na pinapalalim ni Rachel ang kanyang koneksyon sa kulturang Pilipio at sa mga kababayan sa kabuuan ng Australia. Siya ang kasalukuyang public relations officer ng Filipino Communities Council of Australia.

From the age of four, Rachel has actively participated in Filipino community groups within the ACT, with her involvement expanding across Australia as she grew older. Credit: Rachel Bernabe and Roger Bernabe (Facebook)

Mula sa pagtatanghal ng mga tradisyonal na sayaw ng Pilipino noong siya’y apat na taong gulang pa lamang, hanggang sa pagiging isang youth advocate at community leader ngayon, patuloy na pinagyayaman ni Rachel Bernabe ang kanyang pagmamahal sa kulturang Pilipino.

It's so important to be truly connected with my heritage because having that identity of being Filipino and Australian is really the core of who I am. Because Australia has given me so many opportunities but it's my Filipino heritage that's given me this warmth and connection. My involvement in the community is also a way of honouring my parents' sacrifices and my heritage by continuing to promote the Filipino culture within Australia.

Rachel Bernabe, youth leader and Filipino community advocate

FILCCA public relations officer Rachel Bernabe (2nd from left) with other Filipino community leaders from across Australia. Credit: Roger Bernabe (Facebook)

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