Martensville came alive on Sunday, September 21st, as the community gathered at Lion’s Park and the Heritage Centre for the city’s first-ever Filipino & Multi-Cultural Festival, which was part of Culture Days activities.
The full-day celebration, hosted by the Filipino Bayanihan Community with support from SaskCulture and the City of Martensville, ran from 8:00am to 8:00pm and featured an array of music, dance, and food. Attendees enjoyed live performances, cultural presentations, and an array of Filipino and international dishes, creating an atmosphere that blended tradition with community spirit.
Throughout the day, Jamie McCulloch, City of Martensville Recreation Program Coordinator II, estimated that approximately 600 people attended the event.
Admission to the festival was free, and while food and beverages were available for purchase, the day focused on connection, entertainment, and cultural exchange.
As the first event of its kind in Martensville, the festival marked a milestone in the city’s growing embrace of multiculturalism, and McCulloch noted that there are already plans in place to meet with organizers to hopefully bring the event back again next year.
“Thank you to everyone who came out to the first Filipino Multicultural event! The city was proud to partner with the local Filipino Bayanhan Community, who were responsible for such a fun, welcoming, and amazing event,” McCulloch said. “We would like to thank Culture Days for their support, along with every sponsor that helped make this event possible.”
Residents can also participate in Culture Days by signing up for the American Sign Language (ASL) workshop on October 2nd at the Martensville Athletic Pavilion. Running from 6:00pm to 7:30pm. The workshop will be taught by a Sign Support Professional from SDHHS, who will teach everyone about Deaf Culture, communication tips, and answer questions.
