Vancouver Mayor, Filipino advocacy group at odds over Lapu Lapu memorial event / Globe and Mail / Canada
Wednesday, June 4, 2025, 4:23 pm
Controversy surrounds planned commemorations for Lapu Lapu as critics and advocacy groups express their dismay over the event’s tone and organization. Vancouver’s mayor finds himself embroiled in a heated debate over cultural sensitivity and the proper way to honor historical figures, leaving public sentiment divided.
The motion, brought by Coun. Sarah Kirby-Yung, outlines an event called "Come Together; Vancouver Strong" at Rogers Arena in June, but no specific date has been set.
Filipino BC calls for prioritizing emergency recovery funding for those affected by the April 26 attack
VANCOUVER - Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim says he's surprised by criticism of plans for a large memorial event this month to honour victims of the Lapu Lapu festival attack, which a Filipino advocacy group says was arranged without proper consultation.
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