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'''Filipino Plaza''' is a landscaped park located in Vanness Avenue, west of Skytrain's {{Nanaimo Station}] in the city of [[Vancouver]], Canada. The open park, sometimes referred to as a linear park, located underneath the [[SkyTrain (Vancouver)|skytrain]] [[Expo Line]], was one of the dozens of open parks built in 1986 as part of TransLink Parkway Program showcasing different cultural parks on the 26-kilometer path that parallels the Skytrain.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.translink.ca/en/Get-Involved/Previous-Consultations/BC-Parkway-Upgrade.aspx |title=Metro Vancouver TransLink BC Parkway Upgrade |publisher=Translink.ca |date= |accessdate=2010-09-29}}</ref>
'''Filipino Plaza''' is a landscaped park located in Vanness Avenue, west of Skytrain's [[Nanaimo Station]] in the city of [[Vancouver]], Canada. The open park, sometimes referred to as a linear park, located underneath the [[SkyTrain (Vancouver)|skytrain]] [[Expo Line]], was one of the dozens of open parks built in 1986 as part of TransLink Parkway Program showcasing different cultural parks on the 26-kilometer path that parallels the Skytrain.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.translink.ca/en/Get-Involved/Previous-Consultations/BC-Parkway-Upgrade.aspx |title=Metro Vancouver TransLink BC Parkway Upgrade |publisher=Translink.ca |date= |accessdate=2010-09-29}}</ref>
.<ref> http://www.translink.ca/~/media/Documents/Public%20Consultation/BC%20Parkway/Reports/BC%20Parkway%20Conceptual%20Design%20Vancouver.ashx</ref>. <ref>http://www.translink.ca/~/media/Documents/Public%20Consultation/BC%20Parkway/Stakeholder%20Meetings/Stakeholder%20Meeting%20Report%20November%2012%202008.ashx</ref>
.<ref> http://www.translink.ca/~/media/Documents/Public%20Consultation/BC%20Parkway/Reports/BC%20Parkway%20Conceptual%20Design%20Vancouver.ashx</ref>. <ref>http://www.translink.ca/~/media/Documents/Public%20Consultation/BC%20Parkway/Stakeholder%20Meetings/Stakeholder%20Meeting%20Report%20November%2012%202008.ashx</ref>


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Filipino Plaza
Map
TypePublic Park
LocationVancouver, British Columbia
Coordinates49°14′59″N 123°03′29″W / 49.2497°N 123.0581°W / 49.2497; -123.0581
Opened1986

Filipino Plaza is a landscaped park located in Vanness Avenue, west of Skytrain's Nanaimo Station in the city of Vancouver, Canada. The open park, sometimes referred to as a linear park, located underneath the skytrain Expo Line, was one of the dozens of open parks built in 1986 as part of TransLink Parkway Program showcasing different cultural parks on the 26-kilometer path that parallels the Skytrain.[1] .[2]. [3]

Many ethnic communities created legacies on the linear park under the Skytrain in 1986.[4]. [5]

A distinctive logo mounted on an arch, visible when standing in front of the park is the Sarimanok which is a Filipino mythical bird that symbolizes golden harvest and good fortunes in the Philippines.[6]. Bert Morelos, a member of the "Filipino Plaza Committee of 1985" was the designer of the Sarimanok logo and the Park.[7]. [8]. Nelson Didulo, a former committee member said filipinos got together and raised money for the plaza. [9]

A historic part of the park, which are visible in the front behind the wooden arch, are 2 walls made up of 2,000 red bricks representing the Filipino - Canadian pioneers who contributed in the construction of the plaza. [10]

The Filipino Plaza Committee of 2010 is being formed to handle proposed improvements.[11]. [12]. [13] <

References

  1. ^ "Metro Vancouver TransLink BC Parkway Upgrade". Translink.ca. Retrieved 2010-09-29.
  2. ^ http://www.translink.ca/~/media/Documents/Public%20Consultation/BC%20Parkway/Reports/BC%20Parkway%20Conceptual%20Design%20Vancouver.ashx
  3. ^ http://www.translink.ca/~/media/Documents/Public%20Consultation/BC%20Parkway/Stakeholder%20Meetings/Stakeholder%20Meeting%20Report%20November%2012%202008.ashx
  4. ^ http://www.philippineasiannewstoday.com/news/local/2206-filipino-plaza-featured-at-wikipedia.html
  5. ^ http://www.translink.ca/~/media/Documents/Public%20Consultation/BC%20Parkway/Stakeholder%20Meetings/Stakeholder%20Meeting%20Report%20November%2012%202008.ashx
  6. ^ "New generation of Filipino community leaders commits to renew Pinoy Plaza — Geoff Meggs". Geoffmeggs.ca. Retrieved 2010-09-29.
  7. ^ AtinIto Publishing, Inc."Atin Ito Newspaper," March 1986, Page 22
  8. ^ Philippine Asian Chronicle Publishing, "Philippine Asian Chronicle," Sept. 1-15, 2010 Issues, page a7
  9. ^ http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/global-filipino/09/08/10/filipino-plaza-vancouver-get-makeover
  10. ^ Philippine Asian Chronicle Publishing, "Philippine Asian Chronicle," Sept. 1-15, 2010 Issues, page a7
  11. ^ Marieton Pacheco (8 September 2010). "'Filipino Plaza' in Vancouver to get a makeover". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved 2010-09-29.
  12. ^ Philippine Journal Publishing, "Philippine Journal Newspaper," Vol. 2010, Issue 015, Sept. 6-23, 2010, Page 1, Section A
  13. ^ http://www.philippineasiannewstoday.com/news/local/2206-filipino-plaza-featured-at-wikipedia.html
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