Focus Taiwan
Date: 08/16/2020
By: William Yen

Taipei, Aug. 16 (CNA) Hundreds of Filipinos of Ilocano lineage gathered in Hsinchu on Sunday to celebrate their heritage with presentations of dance, music, food and inspirational talks by a leading official from the Philippine representative office and other Filipino community leaders.

The Ilocanos are one of the largest ethnolinguistic groups in the Philippines and trace their origins to the provinces along the northwestern seaboard of Luzon.

Some 500 Filipinos gathered at Hukou Township's He Shing Citizens Activity Center to celebrate the 13th anniversary of the Taiwan chapter of the Confederation of Ilocano Association, Inc., Samahang Ilokano (CIASI).

The celebrations kicked off with speeches from Filipino officials and leaders, including Manila Economic and Cultural Office (MECO) Deputy Resident Representative Gilberto F. Lauengco.
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