Hundreds of Filipinos celebrated their culture in Hargreaves Mall on Saturday.
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The Bendigo Filipino Fiesta was a day long celebration which included performances, food, craft booths and exhibitions.
Bendigo Filipino Foundation president Maria Gillies said families from neighbouring towns also got involved in the day.
“The fiesta celebration is for the Filipino community in Bendigo and the surrounding areas. It is a big huge party for us,” she said.
“We think there are between 600 to 1000 (Filipino) people in Bendigo, but there could be more. We saw people there yesterday we haven't seen before.”
The fiesta also raised money for the Foundation.
“We are helping with economic development for some fishing villages,” Ms Gillies said.