Celebrating in true Filipino Australian style – Ethnic Council of Shepparton and District

THE Filipino Australian & Friends Association (FAFA) organised a remarkable event at Pepper Mill Inn on June 23 to commemorate the 125th Philippines Independence Day. The celebration was a grand success, filled with incredible performances and a lively atmosphere.

The event showcased a diverse range of talents, including an energetic MC, talented singers, and a variety of group dancers who wowed the audience with both modern and folk dances. The performers were adorned in stunning regalia that added to the visual spectacle. Additionally, a talented ukulele group entertained the audience with their skills.

	The Ethnic Council of Shepparton and District acknowledges the Yorta Yorta People of the land which comprises the Goulburn Valley. We pay respect to tribal Elders, past, present and emerging and we celebrate their continuing culture and acknowledge the memory of their ancestors.
	The Ethnic Council of Shepparton and District is a peak body whose mission is to promote and represent the social, cultural and economic well-being of ethnic communities in the Goulburn Valley Region through the provision of quality and innovative settlement, refugee support, community development, and information and advocacy services.