Testimonials
“Fun Philippines embodies the spirit, the resilience and the strength of our community”
- Maria Andrelita Austria – Philippine Ambassador to Canada
- Maria Andrelita Austria – Philippine Ambassador to Canada
“The Filipino community have arrived to the Harbourfront Centre. It’s a good marriage because Harbourfront Centre has so many different aspects, and is established and has a lot of tourists coming in because it’s right at the centre of the city.
So, it’s a good connection.” - Olivia Chow – Mayor, City of Toronto
So, it’s a good connection.” - Olivia Chow – Mayor, City of Toronto
FUN Philippines was an incredible experience. We are definitely looking forward to sponsoring next year.
I live in the waterfront district, taking my dogs for a walk when I came across yesterday's event. I sat down in the seated area of the stage without knowing who was performing, provided it was a quiet Sunday. Upon learning that Zsa Zsa Padilla and Ogie Alcasid were performing, I got sooooo excited! Thank you very much! I love both performers, especially Zsa Zsa! Kisses to her and CONGRATULATIONS to your organization! Looking forward to next year! Cheers,
- Rhunah SorianoOwner | Prolifiq Management
- Rhunah SorianoOwner | Prolifiq Management
Congratulations for a successful Fun Philippines 2024! Our team had the best time, and it was truly a great avenue to celebrate our heritage. Our hearts are immensely filled with gratitude that BGYO was granted the honor of being part of the event. We are overwhelmed with the amount of support, and the audience's response to BGYO's performance. It was heartwarming for us to witness the boys having fun and know that they felt incredibly welcome. All the best for PLACA and the Fun Philippines team! With thanks, - ACEs Canada,Official Photogra
The best performance that I have ever seen of a Filipino festival.
- Sun See, blogger
- Sun See, blogger
The poetry in water as a metaphor has found a literal expression in “Experience Philippines: Pearl Of The Orient Seas,” this year's theme of FUN Philippines food and music festival at the lakeside Harbourfront Centre.
The Philippine Legacy & Cultural Alliance (PLACA) took great strides in replicating the many essential elements such as culture, food, music, and the people, Filipinos and non-Filipinos, to make the three-day festivity a historic event.
- Romeo Marquez, Editor, THE FILIPINO WEB CHANNEL
The Philippine Legacy & Cultural Alliance (PLACA) took great strides in replicating the many essential elements such as culture, food, music, and the people, Filipinos and non-Filipinos, to make the three-day festivity a historic event.
- Romeo Marquez, Editor, THE FILIPINO WEB CHANNEL
I think and honestly feel since I did festival-hopping this year, the BEST festival in Toronto is Fun Philippines and the runner up is the Polish festival. Your festival has mainstreamed - it's not only a festival for the Filipino community but for all of Ontario who loves to experience the Philippines and its people. It's young, hip and most enjoyable! Congratulations on expanding the festival to Ottawa! - Ramon Lara LGBTQ2S+ Advocate
We had a great experience overall. Considering we are not from Toronto, everything went well and organized. I was also blown away by the amount of people that joined the event. We were able to talk to a lot of Filipinos and had fun as well.
The event was also organized well in terms of logistics and safety. Tents were already up when we arrived and there were many security personnel in the area that controlled the crowd.
Lastly, I loved the variety of vendors in the event. I think it's all different type of company and food vendors which made it so diverse and fun to walk around.
The event was also organized well in terms of logistics and safety. Tents were already up when we arrived and there were many security personnel in the area that controlled the crowd.
Lastly, I loved the variety of vendors in the event. I think it's all different type of company and food vendors which made it so diverse and fun to walk around.
On behalf of ABM college, thank you so much for being a part of your event hope to see you again next year kindly include us always in any event you have.
Congrats on a very successful festival. You and your team did a great job!
- Festival Vendor
I can say FUN Phil elevated the street festival to something not done before. Beyond the usual song and dance routine, the political pontificating, and the social climbing typical of community leaders, the two-day fest was a first in many respects.
- Social Media Post
In such a meaningful way, FUN Phil took aim at the heart (figuratively, of course), the very core of every living thing.
- Social Media Post
I believe the organization succeeded in planting the seeds of love of country by incorporating the swearing-in into its program. To me, it symbolizes the acceptance of responsibility for what may happen in the home country. That's patriotism.
- Social Media Post
Congratulations on a successful Fun Philippines. Our dancers were pleased with the reception they received from your volunteers backstage.
- Cultural Group Performers
We really really enjoyed Fun Philippines! It was nothing I've ever experienced before and was just so blown away by the way you managed to coordinate such an enormous event.
- Festival attendee from Ottawa
Congratulations for a very successful inaugural Fun Philippines festival! We are very proud of you.
- Horace Thomas, CEO, TRUREAL
Congratulations! Thank you po for organizing Fun Philippines. It helped us a lot to recover from the pandemic. Until next year po ulit!
- Festival vendor
Thank you, Fun Philippines! We had a great time...the dancers very much appreciated the participation at your festival. Hindi matapostapos and kwento nila. Our expectations were met and the group will have something to remember forever :--)
- Cultural program performers
Thank you so much for this opportunity. You don't know how much this meant to me. I felt the love and good energy from you and the rest of the team who have been super helpful and for that I am super grateful ❤ I am happy we connected through our love of Filipino culture.
- Festival Vendor
To be honest, It’s been a tough couple of years for me, so having this opportunity has been such a blessing in showing my brand to many people and it turned out amazing! People from different walks of life have been resonating with my products; all ages, races, gender, you name it - they all connected with my products and with them they bring a piece of Philippines home
- Festival Vendor
I hope we can work together again because Fun Philippines is definitely the future of representing Filipino Culture.
- Cultural Installation exhibitor
Was following on Facebook as my son had a baseball tournament this weekend and couldn't make it to the festival. What a huge and successful event it was! Congratulations, Fun Philippines! Can't wait to attend next year!
- Political campaign manager
Congratulations to a successful 1st Fun Philippines. We at LBC appreciated all your efforts to make this event great. Extend our appreciation to your officers. Job well done. LBC will be with you next year!
- LBC Marketing Director
Wow! Congratulations. Maaga pa, successful na! Sobrang daming tao ha!
- Remittance company owner
Thank you for organizing this event. You knocked it out of the park in your first year! I am confident that if you and the amazing individuals you work with (Teresa) continue on this path, you will have many years of success. The event was lively. Well run. A success!
- Sam (Ontario Corn Roaster)
- Festival Vendor
I can say FUN Phil elevated the street festival to something not done before. Beyond the usual song and dance routine, the political pontificating, and the social climbing typical of community leaders, the two-day fest was a first in many respects.
- Social Media Post
In such a meaningful way, FUN Phil took aim at the heart (figuratively, of course), the very core of every living thing.
- Social Media Post
I believe the organization succeeded in planting the seeds of love of country by incorporating the swearing-in into its program. To me, it symbolizes the acceptance of responsibility for what may happen in the home country. That's patriotism.
- Social Media Post
Congratulations on a successful Fun Philippines. Our dancers were pleased with the reception they received from your volunteers backstage.
- Cultural Group Performers
We really really enjoyed Fun Philippines! It was nothing I've ever experienced before and was just so blown away by the way you managed to coordinate such an enormous event.
- Festival attendee from Ottawa
Congratulations for a very successful inaugural Fun Philippines festival! We are very proud of you.
- Horace Thomas, CEO, TRUREAL
Congratulations! Thank you po for organizing Fun Philippines. It helped us a lot to recover from the pandemic. Until next year po ulit!
- Festival vendor
Thank you, Fun Philippines! We had a great time...the dancers very much appreciated the participation at your festival. Hindi matapostapos and kwento nila. Our expectations were met and the group will have something to remember forever :--)
- Cultural program performers
Thank you so much for this opportunity. You don't know how much this meant to me. I felt the love and good energy from you and the rest of the team who have been super helpful and for that I am super grateful ❤ I am happy we connected through our love of Filipino culture.
- Festival Vendor
To be honest, It’s been a tough couple of years for me, so having this opportunity has been such a blessing in showing my brand to many people and it turned out amazing! People from different walks of life have been resonating with my products; all ages, races, gender, you name it - they all connected with my products and with them they bring a piece of Philippines home
- Festival Vendor
I hope we can work together again because Fun Philippines is definitely the future of representing Filipino Culture.
- Cultural Installation exhibitor
Was following on Facebook as my son had a baseball tournament this weekend and couldn't make it to the festival. What a huge and successful event it was! Congratulations, Fun Philippines! Can't wait to attend next year!
- Political campaign manager
Congratulations to a successful 1st Fun Philippines. We at LBC appreciated all your efforts to make this event great. Extend our appreciation to your officers. Job well done. LBC will be with you next year!
- LBC Marketing Director
Wow! Congratulations. Maaga pa, successful na! Sobrang daming tao ha!
- Remittance company owner
Thank you for organizing this event. You knocked it out of the park in your first year! I am confident that if you and the amazing individuals you work with (Teresa) continue on this path, you will have many years of success. The event was lively. Well run. A success!
- Sam (Ontario Corn Roaster)