Lifestyle

The most revered and favourite Christmas tradition of Catholic Filipinos is alive and well here in Calgary as proven by the enormous turnout at several of the special mass celebrations held across the city.

Central Philippines was hit by the deadliest typhoon recorded in the country’s history. For a province already below the poverty line a tragedy like Haiyan was crippling, sending them to their knees. But after a year the dust has settled and victims has risen from the rubbles of the devastation, stories of inspiration and heroism continues to resonate.

Ang Pasko sa bawat tahanang Pilipino ay ang pinakamasaya at makulay sa buong taon. Hindi mawawala ang mga traditional na pagkain gaya ng Bibingka, Hamon, Keso de bola, Puto Bumbong, Tsokolate, Kastanyas, Lechon, Morcon, Embutido at marami pang iba.

Now on its second year, members of Babae: Council of Filipina-Canadian Women braved the sleet and snow to bring the magic of music to homes of kababayans and Canadian friends.