Aklanons in Vancouver, Canada recently held their oath taking ceremonies for the officers of the Aklanon Sto. Nino Association of British Columbia. Luzviminda Saluta Mcgillivray was installed President.
Assisting her are the other elected officers for 2010-2011 who are as follows: Joel Refol–Vice President, Kirve Wendale Lamsen–Secretary, Nida Rosero–Treasurer, Luzviminda Gomez Nicar–Asst. Secretary Treasurer; Florendo Villanueva–Auditor, Glen Sucro–Public Relations Officer, Rose Villanueva, Liza Napat, and Victor Castro–Business Managers, Teodolo Inamac and Cesar Sijera–Peace and Courtesy Officers, and Anne Lao Carpio, Ethel Ricafuente and Ellen Ureta Molo–Directors.
Vancouver City Councilor Andrea Reihman who represented Mayor Gregor Robertson inducted them. The Aklanons also participated in the recent Induction Ball and Party held at the St. Patrick Church in 2881 Main Street, Vancouver.
The association has been recognized for its annual Ati-atihan celebration. The 2011 e dition will be held on January 8.
Mayor Robertson described the Ati-Atihan event in Vancouver as spectacular and culturally unique. In 2009, he issued a proclamation declaring the second Saturday of January as Ati-atihan Day in Vancouver. The proclamation recognizes the growing role and strength of the Filipino-Aklanon community in Vancouver’s multi-racial and multi-cultural fabric.
"This Mardi Gras event organized by the Aklanon Sto. Niño Association of Canada is not only an opportunity for Filipinos to come together, enjoy a festive musical evening and welcome the New Year, but also a chance to showcase and preserve Filipino culture," the mayor stressed in his proclamation.
The provincial govern-ment believes that the benevolent act of Mayor Robertson deserves to be reciprocated and be known in the province of Aklan. Hence, the Sangguniang Panlalawigan under the leadership of Vice Governor Gabrielle V. Calizo-Quimpo approved a resolution thanking the Vancouver, British Columbia mayor for proclaiming January 10, 2009 as Ati-Atihan Day. /MP
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