14 PHILIPPINE ASIAN NEWS TODAY July 16 - 31 , 2017
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Sherly Dela Cruz Adlawan
Place of birth : Tantangan , South Cotabato Present City : Burnaby , BC Birthday : August 1 Occupation : Caregiver / Housekeeper What are your talents : Playing Violin , Dancing , Cooking Hobbies : Sports like Softball , basketball and Boxing Biggest Influence : God is the biggest influence in my life , my family , good friends and social media Favorite Actors : Dwayne Johnson Favorite Vocalist : Celine Dion Favorite Quote : God has a reason for allowing things to happen .. We may never understand His wisdom , but we simply have to trust His will .
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Surrey Fusion Festival draws record crowd for 10th anniversary
Attendees celebrated Canada 150 through world-class music , food and culture
Surrey , BC – Over 120,000 festival-goers celebrated community diversity through culture , food , music and entertainment at the 10th annual Surrey Fusion Festival this weekend . Presented by Coast Capital Savings , the event included live entertainment on six stages and 44 cultural pavilions .
“ The 10th anniversary of Fusion Festival was a true milestone for this made in Surrey celebration of diversity and culture . A record crowd came out this year to enjoy the top-notch food , entertainment and star studded musical performances ,” said Mayor Linda Hepner . “ On behalf of Council , I would like to extend my sincere thanks to our presenting sponsor , Coast Capital Savings , as well as numerous cultural and community groups for their continued support ; their contributions make this event possible .”
On Saturday night , BC pop-star Nelly Furtado treated the crowd to past hits and songs from her new album “ The Ride .” International Punjabi star
Amrinder Gill drew a massive crowd on Sunday evening , and the night ending with Canadian hip hop artist Classified . Additional performances included : Alx Veliz , The Zolas , Desi Sub Culture and DJ Khanvict .
“ At Coast Capital , supporting local , free events like Fusion Festival is one of the highlights of summer in Surrey ,” says Wendy Lachance , Director , Community Leadership at Coast Capital Savings . “ We have deep and long-standing roots in Surrey , and it ’ s exciting to explore the cultures of our local neighbourhoods . That ’ s why we ’ ve been the presenting sponsor since the festival ’ s very first year . Congratulations to the festival for 10 great years !”
This year ’ s event honoured Canada ’ s 150 birthday with a Canada 150 Zone featuring Canadian and French-Canadian exhibits , and an expanded indigenous village highlighting Metis , Inuit , West Coast First Nations and Prairie First Nation heritage . For more information visit www . surreyfusionfestival . ca
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