Vancouver car attack: What is Lapu Lapu de Street Festival?

Vancouver was shaken as a tragedy later this week, while people were celebrating Lapu Lapu DayA celebration that is about remembering the Filipino National Nayak, who bravely fought with the Spanish colony.
In a car-roming attack, at least 11 were killed and injured in dozens, which was believed to celebrate a celebration.
What is Lapu lapu Day?
Lapu Lapu, The MECTAN Island Prominent in the Philippines, known for his victory in 1521, where he ordered his troops to retreat the Spanish campaign led by Portuguese explorers Ferdinand Magellan. Gauradian reported that the victory is now a symbol of courage and resistance against the colony, with Lapu Lapu as a national hero.
In 2023, British Columbia officially made Lapu Lapu Day on 27 April, a celebration Philipino heritage And recognition of the contribution of the Filipino people in the cultural heritage of the province. Vancouver celebrations, which attracted thousands of people, were intended to catch the pride, history and vitality of the Filipino culture. The festival included music, parade, cultural dance, basketball sports and Philipino recipes and homemade products.
But the happy festival was suddenly brought to stop when a vehicle escaped into the crowd, causing terror and epidemic. The organizers regretted their deeply, saying, “We have been destroyed for families and victims. We are still looking for words to express the deep heartbreak brought by this insensitive tragedy.”
Filipino community in British ColumbiaIn the number of 172,915 in 2021, there has been a lot of expansion in the last several years. Nevertheless, several members of the community remain in paying tribute to the legacy of individuals like Lapu Lapu, whose resistance to foreign domination inspires pride and solidarity.
The 27th April is also celebrated as Lapu Lapu Day in the Philippines. The city of Lapu-Lapu on the island of Macton has a long third third of the city, including market stalls, parade and reunion Battle of McCon,
Prior to the attack, Vancouver rally was accused of passion and respect for Lapu Lapu’s contribution to Philipino Identity and Resistance. The organizers reported that the incident symbolizes the “soul of native resistance” and underlined the power of unity in maintaining cultural heritage.