Editor:
This is in response to Amy Wong, President of the Prince Rupert Chinese Association published on Wednesday, January 26, 2011.
- This event can be enjoyed by every member of the family because unlike celebrations such as Filipino Night, Chinese New Year is a family oriented gathering.
“Family is the most important thing in out culture, so we don’t exclude the children.”
The Filipino Canadian Association of Prince Rupert is not exclusive for community social. Filipino Night is not the only function we undertake. This Night is to express our deepest appreciation to the community for their unending support. Without the Prince Rupert community and members, we would not be as successful as we are to reach our 38th
year.
Nevertheless, for we Filipinos, just as you say in the Chinese culture, “Family is the most important thing.”
We have our Annual Picnic, Halloween and Christmas Parties with our families and thus include our children – every member of our family unit.
In addition, these family-oriented gatherings also welcome non-members to join us. Each family will bring an array of our Filipino dishes to share with everyone. We pass the hat to provide prizes for our children’s games.
You should come to one of our gatherings so will witness how family-oriented the Filipinos
are.
Respectfully,
Jeanette Reyes
Member
Filipino-Canadian Association of Prince Rupert
Editor’s note: It is important to clarify that the comparison of Chinese New Year to Filipino Night was not one that was brought forward by Amy Wong rather a connection made by our news
staff.