Filipino Arts & Culture Society of Alberta

11/21/2025

We are proud of our youth advocate, leader and FACSA performing & visual artist Nolasco, also a planet youth advocate. We are proud you for being a model of true giving during the celebration of National Philanthropy Day, November 15, —the generous Calgarians who give time, talent and resources to lift others up. Kuddos Ally!

11/02/2025

The Filipino Arts & Culture Society of Alberta (FACSA ) BODs & Chairs are proud 👏 🥲 🥰 to present the People's Choice Award for Best Fireworks during Globalfest 2025 GlobalFest Calgary to Philippine Consulate General in Calgary Emma Sarne . The endorsement was from fireworks artistic oficionado curator Roberto Basihan . Also present in this photo: Mario Leo Concepcion VP Internal & Day Pajarillo , Chair Visual & yours truly, Marietta Pangan.

10/23/2025

Please join and register for this awesome FREE Event.
You get to create your own tote bag 🎒 and you got to keep it.
This is FACSA 's 4th Quarter collaboration project.

We are proud of our resident visual artista Pajarillo. Lets support this event as presented by ANIW organization in Collaboration with Filipino Arts & Culture Society of Alberta & Day Pajarillo Artworks ❤️ .
Please register ASAP, if you are attending as spots are limited . Thanks

09/10/2025

The Filipino Arts & Culture Society of Alberta is privileged to participate in several multiple multicultural communities in Calgary for their celebrations.

Chinatown Mid Autumn Festival September 12th, 2025. Friday. at Chinese Cultural Centre, SW Calgary.

1st Aserbaijan Festival in Calgary. September 13, 2025, Saturday. Baker Park NW Calgary.

Saling Pusa Features, Day Pajarillo Artworks, September 18, 2025, Thursday. Rizal Hall- Philippine Consulate General Office- Calgary

Franco Festival- September 20, 2025. Saturday- Prince's Island Park Calgary SW.

Come and enjoy the fun, culture and heritage by the vibrant, diverse communities in Calgary. See you!

08/25/2025

08/25/2025

Philippine Pavilion Feature: GlobalFest Calgary Filipino Arts & Culture Society of Alberta
Piña (Tagalog pronunciation: [pɪˈnja] pi-NYAH) is a unique and traditional Philippine fibre, distinct to the Philippines, extracted by weaving the leaves of the wild pineapple plant. This pineapple silk is considered the queen of Philippine fabrics, a treasure that has rich historical significance.

Piña was the fabric of choice of the Philippine elite, marking its place in the country's history and culture. The light and airy fabric of Piña suits perfectly the tropical climate of the Philippines. It originated in the Philippines after the Spanish introduced the pineapple plant in the 16th century. The Piña fabric was a prized export from the Philippines during the Spanish colonial period and in the 18th and 19th centuries.

The delicate pineapple textiles are still traditionally produced from the island of Panay, Aklan province in the Visayas, where the majority of fabric originated. Local weavers have developed the unique process of hand-harvesting the leaves, stripping the leaves to extract the fibres, and finally handwoven using a foot-loom method. The Philippines remains the sole manufacturer and exporter of piña cloth. Piña fabric is a highly regarded fabric of choice to make the traditional barong tagalog, baro't saya, and traje de mestiza.

by Marietta B. Pangan
Kaizen PRESS Services, 2023

08/24/2025

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08/18/2025

The Filipino Arts & Culture Society of Alberta (FACSA) is grateful to have shared its talent & time, community collaboration, and leadership roles at the recently concluded Filipino Canadian National Congress 4th FCNC Convention & National Gala, with the theme: Empowering Filipino Leaders: Building Capacities, Bridging Communities, Driving Change and held in Alberta & Calgary as the host city.
We thank our equally empowered leaders & delegates from coast to coast to coast, who have joined us and made the Filipino-Canadian communities, with almost 1 million strong, a united force. Your presence has helped make us a connected synergy, fostering a sense of belonging and unity, to achieve even greater things. Salamuch- Marietta Pangan, FACSA, President/Founder, Alberta.

08/14/2025

Are you ready to visit 21 countries in one day and one spot? Get a slice of each culture by visiting Globalfest-The Most Explosive Festival in Alberta!

Visit the Philippine Pavilion for various displays, games & camaraderie.

Opening today at 6pm , Elliston Park.
For tickets. go to globalfest.ca or send us a message.

Can't wait to welcome you!

08/13/2025

We are thrilled to share with you GLOBALFEST 2025. August 14th-24th at Eliston Park organized by Globalfest Society.
We are very excited to announce that the Philippines will be the Featured Country on AUGUST 19th
Some of the Highlights on this day are:
The Performances of:
FACSA Corale: Anya, Keira, Allysha, Rucell and Jewel
FilCan BOXING Team: Pagaling Brothers and Pineda Tandem
LAKAMBINI Dance Troupe
M2Z Active Dancers
SAMPAGUITA Lady Dancers
GOLDEN Sparkles
Pyromusical Competition curated by: Robert Basihan of Pyro Peacock Philippines
Visit us at the PHILIPPINE PAVILION and enjoy
Fruit and Vegetable Carving Demonstrations, Caricature Drawings and Play "Sungka" plus lots of karaoke singing and dancing.
The Filipino Arts and Culture Society of Alberta (FACSA) in cooperation with 1st Filipino Cultural and Recreation Association of Alberta (FilCRAA) are grateful for the generosity of:
MANNPower Career &Placement Agency
Lokal Bayong Canada
BeDazzle Events by Liza
Team Occassion
Your Best Option Marketing and Promotion
See you soon!!!