History of SHOWPAO
2000s until now
SHOW POW
Cultural Showcase, 2000s
An annually anticipated cultural showcase of the Filipino community in Montreal.
SHOWPAO: The Filipinx-Montrealer Experience
Documentary, 2022
A documentary exploring how the Filipinx-Montrealer experience has shifted over the past decades.
SHOWPAO: The Festival
Festival, 2023
A two-day festival dedicated to celebrating Filipino talents. The first day featured a film screening and a traditional Kamayan feast, while the second day included a vibrant festival and a talent showcase.
SHOWPAO: The Gala Fundraiser
Fashion, 2024
A fundraising event for Filipinos of Montreal (FOM) featuring a fashion showcase, a lineup of fashion-related businesses, catering from local Filipino restaurants, and performances by Filipino talents.
SHOWPAO: The Musical
Theatre, 2025
The 2025 edition of our flagship event, co-presented by Filipinos of Montreal (FOM), will showcase a modern adaptation of one of the Philippines’ greatest and influential literary figures: Francisco Balagtas’ ‘Florante’t Laura’. This modern take on a classic Filipino tale will explore the Filipino immigrant and Montrealer experiences through music and drama.
