Around Town | FAFA’s parade wows with style

The evening was alive with entertainment, featuring live music and singing by local Dinna Aunzo, whose voice brought energy and rhythm to the celebration.

Bibiana Sto Domingo effortlessly broke the ice with her powerful performance, while a beautiful duet by Dinna Aunzo and Leigh Johnson showcased Leigh’s talents and his dedication to supporting FAFA at every event.

The highlight of the night was the International Parade of Costumes, where participants proudly displayed stunning outfits representing cultures from around the world.

Each costume told a story of tradition and pride, and the dancers, dressed in vibrant attire, brought elegance and joy to the dance floor.

The venue and table settings were meticulously arranged, creating an atmosphere that was both elegant and inviting.

Our special guest speaker, Mariola Nebiu, captivated the audience with a powerful message on the beauty of cultural expression.

She spoke about how each stitch and design in traditional costumes carried history, values and identity, reminding everyone of the importance of embracing and sharing our cultural roots.

Thanks and appreciation

FAFA extends heartfelt thanks to our guests and to everyone who attended and made the event an unforgettable success.

Special acknowledgements go to: Mariola Nebiu, our wonderful guest speaker; Cecilia Babano Cash, our talented emcee; Dinna Aunzo, for providing beautiful entertainment and singing; our incredible dancers and performers; the magnificent judges who took on the challenging task of selecting the winners; the FAFA committees for their fantastic teamwork and dedication; the dedicated decorators and volunteers who worked tirelessly to create a memorable setting; and all raffle ticket buyers and our generous donors for providing prizes and raffle items.

Congratulations to the winners of the FAFA International Parade Costume Competition and to all the raffle winners.

From all of us on the FAFA committees and members, we deeply appreciate your presence and contributions, and we look forward to seeing everyone again at ‘Pasko sa Shepparton’ – a Filipino-style Christmas celebration on Saturday, December 7, at the Philippine House, 45 Evergreen Way, Shepparton, from 10am onwards.

Join us for a day filled with festive cheer, family and community spirit, as we celebrate the season together.