Pinoy Festival 2025: We Rise – A Celebration of Culture, Community & Resilience
Burnaby, BC – Saturday, June 14, 2025 — Thousands gathered at Swangard Stadium for the highly anticipated Pinoy Festival 2025. With the theme “We Rise,” the event turned grief into joy, unity, and pride—making it the largest Filipino heritage celebration in British Columbia this year. 🇵🇭
What Does We Rise Mean?
This year’s theme, We Rise, came in response to the heartbreaking Lapu-Lapu Day attack that shocked Vancouver in April. A vehicle-ramming incident claimed 11 lives and injured many—including children.
By naming the event We Rise, the Filipino community showed the world how culture, compassion, and coming together can help heal.
Highlights from the Festival
Here’s what made Pinoy Festival 2025 unforgettable:
- Hataw Zumbayanan: A massive Zumba session that got the whole stadium moving to the beat of Filipino rhythms.
- Solidarity Parade: Diverse groups marched hand-in-hand—Filipino, Indigenous, South Asian, Chinese, and more.
- Traditional Performances: Watch vibrant folk dances and music rooted in deep cultural traditions.
- Live Band Showcase: Filipino-Canadian bands lit up the stage well into the evening.
- Fashion Showcase: Cultural clothing, from Barong Tagalog to modern Filipiniana, turned the runway into art.
- Art Exhibit: Local Filipino artists shared moving stories through paint and photography.
- Food Fiesta + Adivay Beer Garden: From crispy lumpia to sweet halo-halo, and cold local brews to cool down.
- Grand Tiangge: Think Filipino-style flea market—handmade goods, souvenirs, and island flavors.
- Family Fun Park: Rides and games for the kids—and adults who still feel like one!
- Celebrity Surprise + Raffle Draws: Let’s just say the screams when a mystery guest appeared could be heard across Burnaby! 🎤
Click here for the official Pinoy Festival 2025 schedule and updates
A Province-Wide Celebration
June is Filipino Heritage Month in Canada. In Victoria, the celebration continued with the Mabuhay Festival at Centennial Square, featuring music, food, and fun.
According to StatsCan, over 174,000 Filipinos live in B.C —making the community a key part of British Columbia’s culture.
Why Everyana Cares
At Everyana, we spotlight stories that bring us together. Events like Pinoy Festival 2025 show the power of community, celebration, and cultural pride.
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Want to Join the Next Festival?
Start planning for 2026! Whether you’re a guest, vendor, volunteer, or performer—everyone’s welcome.
Visit the official website for tickets, updates, and opportunities:
www.PinoyFestival.ca
Final Thoughts
Pinoy Festival 2025 wasn’t just about dancing and delicious food. It was about rising together—through grief, through joy, and through the power of community.
