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JANUARY 2016 the philippine times www.philtimes.com.au
Filipinos to join Australia Day Parade 2016
The Filipino Community
Council of Victoria (FCCVI) led by its Chairperson
Perla Luetic will lead the
Filipino delegation at the
annual Australia Day Parade 2016 on 26 January
2016.
Luetic told The Philippine Times that since there
are several ethnic communities who will be joining this year’s parade, the
Filipino community is allocated only 40 slots to join
the parade.
Assembly time will be
at 10am at Burke Street,
Melbourne. The Parade will
start at 11am following the
Australia Day Official Flag
Raising Ceremony at the
Melbourne Town Hall.
Thousands of Australians and individuals wearing different costumes will
march down Swanston
Street. They represent
more than 100 community
and cultural groups. The
spectacular parade sees
people waving their flags
as they display their costumes, colours and movements.
Australia Day is celebrated every year in Melbourne
and Victoria with the Victorian Government bringing a
festive atmosphere of fun
activities and free events.
Those interested to join
the Filipino community
delegation will be accepted
on a first come, first served
basis due to limited slots.
Contact Mercy Protascio of
FCCVI on (03) 9687 9011.
To read more details, visit:
http://www.australiaday.vic.
gov.au/whats-on/australiaday-parade/
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