The all-day Kultura Montréal celebration was packed with music, art, community engagement and cultural pride. Image from fcaaq.mtl/Instagram
The Filipino community and its allies in Canada gathered over the weekend for one of the city’s most anticipated cultural events, Kultura Montréal.
The event, held on June 28 at the Vision Centre in Montreal, was an all-day celebration packed with music, art, community engagement and cultural pride.
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With the theme centered around honoring Filipino heritage and fostering open dialogue, the attendees immersed themselves in a dynamic lineup of activities.
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Live DJ sets by Fenny Cristo kept the energy alive throughout the day, alongside a Talent Show that gave local performers the stage to shine.
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One of the highlights of the day was a panel on taboo topics, facilitated by Centre Kapwa, a Filipino Canadian organization that centers on mental health and wellness through art, movement and conversations. They encouraged important discussions that often go unheard in traditional spaces.
A mini Filipino mobile library @aklatan.go, with books and zines serving the community in Côte-des-Neiges and beyond, curated a special library corner featuring books by Filipino authors.
Local vendors lined the venue, offering handcrafted goods and Filipino delicacies, while a mini art exhibit showcased the work of emerging Filipino artists.
Families with young children enjoyed creative kids’ activities led by Bam Studio while the physically inclined took part in free Jiu-Jitsu classes courtesy of Clark Gracie Jiu-Jitsu.
The centerpiece of the event, “Kultura Montréal – Filipino Music Through the Years,” took participants on an emotional journey through sound, with performances by Pamana Canada, Panday Tinig and Montreal-based Filipino showband, Les Carls.
