A Filipino cultural festival in Vancouver turned tragic when a vehicle drove into a crowd during the Lapu-Lapu Day Block Party, resulting in multiple deaths and injuries. The event was held to honor Lapu-Lapu, a Philippine hero celebrated for resisting colonization. Eyewitnesses described chaotic scenes with 'bodies everywhere' following the incident. The Vancouver Police Department is investigating the circumstances surrounding the crash. The tragedy has shocked both the local Filipino community and people in the Philippines, highlighting the festival's significance and the devastating impact of the event.
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What Is Lapu-Lapu Day? Filipinos Shocked by Festival Tragedy in Vancouver
Lapu-Lapu's victory is celebrated in the Philippines as a symbol of nation's resistance to colonisation and the bravery of its early leaders. The city of Lapu-Lapu on Mactan Island in the central Philippines is named in honour of the chieftain and serves as living tribute to his legacy.
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Multiple people dead, injured at Vancouver Filipino festival
Multiple people have been killed and injured after a vehicle drove into a crowd at the Lapu Lapu Day Block Party in Vancouver Saturday (April 26) evening, according to the Vancouver Police Department (VPD).
