December 6th 2025

Celebrate Filipino culture at the Cannery - Enjoy a lively dance performance from the Richmond-based Philippine Cultural Arts Society, and then learn how to make a Christmas lantern, called a parol, with Filipina artist Leann Juatco!

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Filipino Christmas Celebration – Dance Performance & Parol Craft

During the ber months (September, October, November, December), our Filipino community gets ready for Christmas! Join us at the Gulf of Georgia Cannery, Saturday, December 6th, 1:00pm for a celebration of Filipino culture. Enjoy a lively dance performance from the Richmond-based Philippine Cultural Arts Society (PhilCAS) and then learn how to make a Christmas lantern, called a “parol”, with Filipina artist Leann Juatco. 

Leann will share the steps to creating this traditional holiday decoration and teach craft participants how this object shares the story of Filipino culture and tradition!

In Partnership with Lee’s Donuts Steveston

Details

 

  • Date: Saturday, December 6, 2025
  • Time: 1pm – 3:30pm
  • Admission: FREE with admission
  • Activities: Filipino dance performance followed by holiday parol-craft

What to expect: Due to our building’s unique placement over the water and historic architecture, it is colder inside the Cannery than it is outdoors; please dress appropriately to stay comfortable.

 

 

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