Lapu Lapu Day of Togetherness

What to Expect

April 19, 2026, 9:30 AM to 9:00 PM

Scheduled Programming

9:30 AM: Moment of Reflection @ Flower Wall
10:00 AM: Community Breakfast @ Grand Hall (Registration Required), Sponsored by T&T Supermarket, Italian Cultural Centre, and Vancouver Community College
11:00 AM: Start of Event & Opening Welcome. All activity areas open (more details below).
2:45 PM: Movement Session with Ashley Hernandez, Sponsored by Lululemon
9:00 PM: End of Event

By entering the space, you must adhere to our Community Guidelines to ensure a safe, respectful, and supportive environment for everyone.

You may visit our team at the Info Booth near the event entrance if you have any questions about the event, programming, and more.

Beautiful branding in collaboration with @marawrs and @maebaebay. Grateful for their talent in visual storytelling, reflecting this year’s gathering, honouring remembrance, community healing, and bringing the community together through culture and the spirit of bayanihan.

Getting to the Event Location

We strongly encourage everyone to take public transit. Parking will be limited.

📍Event Venue:
Il Centro Italian Cultural Centre
3075 Slocan St, Vancouver, BC V5M 3E4

Entrance to the event is located on Slocan St @ S Grandview Hwy.

🚆By SkyTrain:
Renfrew SkyTrain Station is approximately a 7-minute walk from the Italian Cultural Centre. A pedestrian pathway will be clearly marked along the Central Valley Greenway. For safety reasons, we ask all attendees accessing the site to cross at Slocan Street.

🚌 By Bus:
Several bus routes service the area.

Route 7: Exit Nanaimo St @ S Grandview Hwy and walk 7 minutes.
Route 9: Exit E Broadway @ Slocan St and walk 10 minutes.
Route 16: Exit Renfrew St @ S Grandview Hwy and walk 8 minutes.
Route 25: Exit E 22nd Ave @ Slocan St and walk 10 minutes.

🚲 By Bike:
Bike parking will be available on site. The Italian Cultural Centre is located just off the bike paths on Central Valley Greenway and N Grandview Hwy.

As the event is on a weekend, TransLink will only charge a 1-Zone fare regardless of your journey using transit.

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What to Expect

We are committed to prioritizing safety, working closely with partners, including Genesis Security and the Vancouver Police Department, to ensure a secure and welcoming environment for everyone. On-site supports will be available to attendees throughout the event. The Info Booth & Security Booth are located near the event entrance.

The event is designed to be a safe space for healing, where all members of the community can feel supported, respected, and cared for.

Kapwa Centre

11:00 AM to 7:00 PM. Inspired by community care and crisis responses from around the world, the Kapwa Centre supports healing and recovery after difficult experiences. It is a place where people can find emotional support, cultural grounding, and moments of comfort. Here, people can spend quiet time, connect with community partners, or simply be—through spaces such as a low-sensory area and rest and connection lounges designed to support a range of needs.

Community Breakfast

10:00 AM to 11:00 AM. Registration required. To start the day, we are inviting the community to come together for a free breakfast at the table. Sharing a meal is more than nourishment—it’s a chance to heal, connect, and be present with one another. Food and healing go hand in hand, and being at the table with your community allows us to celebrate, reflect, and support one another.

Community Engagement Zones

11:00 AM to 7:00 PM @ Community Engagement Zones. Family-friendly activities throughout the day offer opportunities for creativity, connection, and hands-on experiences for all ages, allowing people to engage in an easy and open way. This includes a Rest & Connect Lounge designed to provide space for rest, quiet conversation, and reflection.

Community Art Gallery

11:00 AM to 7:00 PM. Experience the works from artists whose pieces reflect stories of healing, resilience, and lived experience. We invite you to move through this space at your own pace, enaging with the art in ways that feel reflective and personal.

Community Wellness Exhibitors

11:00 AM to 9:00 PM. Disover amazing organizations in our community who will be there to offer support, care, and resources, both throughout the day and beyond. We aim to create a space for you to connect with people who are dedicated to collective healing and cultural connection.

Reflection Spaces

9:00 AM to 9:00 PM. The event will offer opportunities for communal reflection, remembrance, and healing in a safe and supportive environment—including spaces such as the Flower Wall, where individuals may choose to pause, reflect, or leave a flower in quiet remembrance.

Music & Community

12:00 PM onwards @ Lapu Lapu Day Stage. Music will be woven throughout the day. It creates space for people to come together, whether through listening, feeling, or simply being present in the space.

Movement

2:30 PM to 3:30 PM @ Lapu Lapu Day Stage. A community-led restorative stretch session, sponsored by Lululemon, offering a moment for light movement, breathwork, and healing. Those interested may sign up in advance through Eventbrite. We recommend bringing a water bottle if you are participating in this event.

Food & Drinks

11:00 AM to 9:00 PM. Choose from an array of local selections. Every food truck at this year's event has a special meaning. They have chosen to return and share the day with community after participating at last year's event. Il Centro also features two sit-down restaurants (La Piazza Dario & Osteria al Centro) and a licensed area for those aged 19+.

In Gratitude and Community

This has been a difficult time for many—within our community and beyond. We recognize that people both within and beyond the Filipino community have been impacted in real and meaningful ways, and we hold space for those experiences with care, respect, and compassion. In the midst of this, we are grateful for the support and solidarity shown by our partners, community organizations, and all who continue to show up for one another with intention and care.

Maraming salamat sa inyong pakikiisa at malasakit.