RICHMOND, VIRGINIA Richmond locals join a performance of the traditional Canao by Filipinos of Bontoc, Ifugao, Mountain Province, Abra and Kalinga-Apayao (BIMAAK) descent. Performers came from Maryland, Northern VA, and the Hampton Roads area and the BIMAAK Association in DC and the Baguio FilAm of Tidewater.
The canao was a highlight in the Filipino Festival at the Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in Henrico County here.
The festival was described as an "opportunity for cultural exchange" by the
Richmond Times Dispatch. Filipino-American children "get the opportunity
to take pride in their parents' culture, their heritage," reported the Richmond Times Dispatch.
With 40 children of non-Filipino descent participating in the dances, the event also taught "respect for cultural diversity in our young parishioners, said Festival Chair Rosario Igharas. **Philippine Embassy Release
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