Events

The Santa Cruzan parade marked the opening of Leeds Barrio Fiesta 2022, receiving a warm welcome from the Filipino community in Leeds. Parents lovingly adorned their children in elaborate gowns and suits, reminiscent of the long-standing Flores de Mayo procession typically celebrated at the end of May in the Philippines.

The Welcoming of New Nurses event in Leeds, organised by the Filipino Leeds Community (FLC), a not-for-profit organisation serving the Filipino community in Leeds, featured a captivating performance of the graceful ‘Pandanggo sa Ilaw’ dance. This traditional folk dance, hailing from rural Philippines, is renowned for its dancers’ exquisite skill in balancing flickering candlelights, reflecting a rich cultural heritage.

The Renalytes’ Christmas Party was made unforgettable by the mesmerising performance of “Anne to the Power of 3.” This trio, consisting of Ms Raeanne Chu, Ms Marianne Veraque, and Ms Roxeanne Veraque, brought modern dance to the stage, leaving the audience in awe of their talent and choreography by Mrs Emma Chu.

In a heartfelt performance at the Renal Department’s Christmas party in 2016, the Renalytes Kids, the children of a group of Filipino-British nurses at the Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, brought two vibrant Filipino folk dances to life: the Itik-Itik and the Bulaklakan.

In a heartwarming display of their Filipino heritage, the Renalytes Kids, the children of a group of Filipino-British nurses from the Renal Department at Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, stole the show during their Christmas celebrations of 2015. Their dance medley was a dynamic fusion of traditional and modern Filipino dances, creating a captivating tapestry of movement and music.

The Leeds Barrio Fiesta 2014 Santa Cruzan Parade unfolded as a momentous celebration of Filipino culture and the cherished value of ‘Bayanihan,’ symbolising unity and community cooperation. This grand event was organised by the Filipino Leeds Association (FLA), a non-profit Filipino organisation based in Leeds, and meticulously curated by Mr. Ronald and Mrs Emma Chu.

In the heart of Leeds’ Filipino community, dreams took centre stage on 1 June 2014, during the “Little Miss Leeds 2014” pageant organised by the Filipino Leeds Association (FLA) at St Chad’s Parish Centre.

“Move On Philippines,” a fundraising concert dedicated to aiding the victims of Typhoon Haiyan, one of the most powerful storms of all time. Haiyan, with wind speeds exceeding 150 mph and a devastating storm surge, left widespread destruction in its wake.

07 July 2013, Temple Newsam Park. The picturesque Temple Newsam Park in Leeds bore witness to the captivating Santa Cruzan parade, an esteemed Filipino tradition that inaugurated the Leeds Barrio Fiesta 2013. This event marked the commencement of the annual cultural festival and offered a glimpse into the Philippines’ rich cultural heritage and profound spirituality.