I cant help but notice that everyone seems to be blaming the council for the cancellation of the barrio fiesta. When I first heard that the festival was cancelled i wasnt surprised! In the week leading up to the festival stall holders already had a problem getting in touch with the organisers with regards to what was happening with the festival. So for Philippine Centre to say that the council cancelled 4 days before is b$*&%!@~. According to a very reliable source the main reason for the cancellation was because the organisers still owes the council a lot of money and they do not want to pay even just half of the money owed! This problem has been going on since the late ben tomalden was alive (may he r.i.p)
Filipino and Money just doest go together( and dont get me wrong im a filipina) im just calling it as i see it. Whether it be a childrens pageant to festivals to money gift scams filipino cant help but be corrupt!!!!
Its just such a shame that such an event that brings all the filipino from near and far has to be affected by the greediness of such people. A lot of kababayans are looking forward to this event for a year and for some its a time to see and catch up with old friends.
I myself would organise such an event if funds were available to myself and not only to organise festivals but to also hold a pageant that will be base on beauty and brains. (dont worry guys if i ever win the lottery i will set up my own festival and pageant)
I guess until then we'll just have to wait and see
