CELEBRATING their 40-year anniversary of culture, friendship and community in Greater Shepparton, the Filipino Australian Friends Association (FAFA) kicked up their heels and had a spectacular night of dance, glamour and joyous camaraderie at the GV Hotel on Saturday, September 17.
With a history that oversaw the construction of The Philippine House Complex at the former International Village in 1988, the FAFA is a community group devoted to celebrating the culture and history of the Philippines while welcoming people from all backgrounds to share in their rich tapestry of social customs and heritage.
To highlight the importance of cultural identity, the evening was attended by the Philippines Consul General, Maria Lourdes Salcedo, who discussed the importance of dual citizenship.
With laughter resounding good-naturedly throughout the night, the attendees were then treated to a fashion parade, which saw enthusiastic participants strut, swirl and twirl to their hearts content. The men’s fashion parade was particularly entertaining as the gentlemen’s interpretation of ‘strut’ was more akin to a ‘swagger’.
With winners crowned by the Miss World Icon and with the FAFA Sexy Missus Dancers providing two ‘deadly solo dancers’, there was no doubt that all who attended enjoyed the evening’s program from start to finish.
