The Benguet Society of British Columbia: Adivay!

A celebration of the various peoples within the Province of Benguet from the Cordillera Administrative Region of the Northern Philippines held at the Foreshore Park in Burnaby, BC.

Adivay is an Ibaloi word that means “coming together”

A cultural celebration that brings together entire villages, communities and people even if we are abroad.

This event culminates a celebration of unity and resilience within the peoples whom trace their roots to the province of Benguet, both Ibaloi, Kankanaey, Kalanguya and other indigenous and residence from which we call our ancestral home.

“Today, the BIBAK gathering was really refreshing especially after many months of quarantine. My loving kailian was really welcoming. At the gathering I’ve met some amazing youth and adults that I was able to connect with that made the day more amazing.”

— Ainslee Pihoc

The renewal and cleansing of the spirit after Calamity. It highlights the way of life of the Igorot people expressed in different rituals.

Annual Grand Canyao which was held at Victoria in August 2019, comprising of BIBAK Vancouver and VICA (Victoria Island Corillera Association)

Celebrating Canada day with all who call the country home, specially those who were first call this country home

Continuing the celebration of Filipino Heritage month in Vancouver and Burnaby

Celebrating Filipino Heritage Month in Surrey during the Filipino Heritage Festival

BIBAK Performance for the Filipino Food and Tourism fair at The Vancouver Art Gallery downtown

Historama is a show that is performed by a specific Filipino groups in Vancouver that show cases a brief retelling of the history of the Philippine Islands

“Moving together in unity” the theme of 2019

Lunar Festival on February 10th, it was a rough day, with the cold, the beautiful dreadful snow, and a super small stage. Even we had difficulty capturing the event, but everyone made do. Every one still put in their best.