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May 03

CPN Member Profile: Filipino Bayanihan Society

  • May 3, 2018
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Submitted by Steven Lorenzo Baileys, Community Development Coordinator

Promoting History and Heritage of Our Filipino-Canadian Community

The CPN includes more than 270 local businesses, agencies and institutions. Each edition of “Diversity Connections” highlights a CPN member and the work they do to support diversity in their organization and our community.

The rich culture, dress, food, and music of the Phillipines can be found right here in our own backyard with the Filipino Bayanihan Society. A long time active member of the Community Partnership Network (CPN), the Bayanihan Society has cultivated connections and promoted diversity in our region. Bayanihan, in the Filipino language of Tagalog, means “cooperative effort” and is symbolized by the image on its logo of many people joining together to carry a bamboo house on their shoulders to a safer and better place.

First established in 1991 by the Victoria Filipino-Canadian Association, the Bayanihan Society has grown and thrived over the decades. Today, the society provides a vibrant community space where members meet, learn, and promote cultural traditions while building community connections. Over the year, the society has expanded to create the Victoria Filipino Canadian Seniors Association and the Victoria Filipino Canadian Caregivers Association.

In 2001, with the help of a matching grant from the Government of British Columbia, the

Hosting community events and providing traditional Filipino food is the Bayanihan’s way of connecting community. 

Bayanihan Society purchased its present location – a small red brick building located off the corner of Blanshard and Fisgard Streets. The building may be small but it is a thriving bee-hive of activity that includes a social centre and kitchen. A range of activities are offered for both Filipino Canadians and member of the general community. For example, the centre is a regular gathering place for seniors and live in caregivers. It also hosts workshops on Filipino history, language, immigration, or traditional folk dancing. The centre is volunteer-run with all operating costs covered by donations, rental fees and fundraising events. All programs and space are open to everyone.

On any given Sunday afternoon, the centre provides a delicious traditional Filipino lunch at its weekly Open House. Homemade Filipino dishes such as pancit noodles and chicken adobo are nearly legendary for their flavours of home captured in generous servings.

Since first becoming a member of the CPN in 2014, the Bayanihan centre has expanded its network of connections with other CPN members. Making connections and creating new partnership with these organizations supports the Bayanihan Society’s goals of building community and promoting Filipino culture.
 
Dominga Passmore, is the energetic and dedicated president of the society. Like other volunteer members of the Bayanihan leadership, Dominga puts in countless hours to advance the mission of the Bayanihan society. When asked about the value of being a CPN member:
President Dominga Passmore in the always busy community kitchen of the Bayanihan centre.
 
“As a member of the CPN, we have gained a wealth of information that provides our association with the connections, tools and resources to better understand diversity in our community. Learning to collaborate and exchange ideas with other CPN members is helpful to reap the benefits of a multicultural society. Understanding the value of diversity and networking in our community can be our strength as we strive to promote respect, unity, and love to become a more inclusive and welcoming community.”
                         Dominga Passmore, President   
Currently, the Bayanihan members are busy planning for their first annual Filipino cultural celebration “Mabuhay! Philippine Culture Festival”. The festival takes place on Saturday June 16, 2018 at Centennial Square. The event is a family friendly day of Filipino food, culture, music, dance and community for everyone!
 
If your organization would like to learn more about the Bayanihan Centre and the upcoming festival, visit their website: Bayanihan Centre or email: bayanihancc@shaw.ca
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