Filipino community Joins 72nd Emancipation Festival Parade in VI
Celebrating unity & culture
The parade brought together people from across the Virgin Islands and several cultural communities, turning the streets into a colourful display of tradition and togetherness. Filipino participants added to the festive spirit as they marched alongside others in celebration of emancipation and shared identity.
Their presence highlighted the growing diversity of the Virgin Islands and the important role of the Filipino community in the territory’s social and cultural life.
Proud representation
Holding the Philippine flag high, the Filipino participants expressed pride in their roots while embracing the spirit of the celebration. Their smiles and energetic participation reflected both national pride and appreciation for the VI community that welcomed them.
The 72nd Emancipation Festival Parade once again stood as a powerful symbol of freedom and cultural pride, drawing people together in celebration of history, identity, and community spirit.
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54 Responses to “Filipino community Joins 72nd Emancipation Festival Parade in VI”
THEIR INTENTION IS TO TAKE OVER HERE LIKE HOW THE CHINESE DOD IN JAMAICA.
TOO MUCH OF THEM HERE AND BREATHING UP THE PLACE.
PLEASE LIMIT THESE PEOPLE AND HIRE LOCALS.
THEY’RE DON’T LIKE US, THEY’RE JUST PRETENDING. DON’T BE FOOLED, IT’S ALL ABOUT THE US DOLLAR.
TO THEM AND NOTHING ELSE..
IT’S ALL ABOUT A BETTER LIFE FOR THEM SO THEY WOULD DO ANYTHING TO ACCOMPLISH THAT.
Pinoys really tekking ova
Y’all start the racism against us first, we’re only returning it back.
No Asians, Indians, Arabs and of course Whites are racist against Blacks so we only return it back to u all.
All those races I mentioned prefer to go with White than a Black person.
I’m not making up no story is what Stevie Wonder who is totally blind can see.
U all bringing Tom, Dick, Harry and Paul here and eventually u all intensions are to take over but that shit ain’t gonna work here.
Politicians, u all blind or what? Stop allowing these people to bring everybody here flooding up the place cuz they don’t have no LOVE for US nor our Country, they’re just pretending.
Lord have Mercy, there’s one Ex-Politician running again, if he get in, WE DONE WITH.
Vote against him and keep he and them damn Philippians OUT.
We definitely CANNOT afford for here to be like Jamaica with them damn Chinese who even WORST when it comes to racism against we Black People.
Let me leave by saying, “BLACK IS BEAUTIFUL.”
Oh yeah, our racism against the Asian Community is terrible?
All u all other Races, start the Racism against Black first so we have to defend.
Because of Skin Color and Hair Texture, all of u all Asians, White, Indians and Arabs feel u’re better than us but the true of the matter is, U’RE NOT.
Imagine Indians, they’re Blacker than Us but becuz of their straight hair, feel and think they’re better than us.
Black is a Powerful Race of People and we are the best in EVERY thing so stop fooling u all selves.
Don’t talk about the Skin and the best Shape, we got it.
God knew exactly what he was doing. We were Down and now we’re back Stonger than ever before.
Yes, there’s a lot wrong with it. They’re nicest fooling u but it’s not gonna fool me.
That’s how stupid we Black People are, very easy to get fooled.
Look at thatTragedy in the past in Guyana with Jim Jones who fooled off a number of Stupid Ass Guyanese and make them give their Children Poison and they too took it and kill off themselves listening to a Stupid Ass White Man.
A lot of time People put on a show to get what they want and pretending to being nice is one of them.
Too much of them coming here to our small country and it’s only becuz of the US Dollar.
They don’t have no Love for us nor this country so like the late Legend Brother Bob Marley said, “So Take Thst Vail from Off of Your Eyes”.
Please reread Jim Jones story before you called us Guyanese stupid ass you are the stupid ass because you didn't read the story before commenting. Fyi not a single Guyanese was harm
My people,
It's not so much about racism. It's about the number of them dominating the country and overpowering the people of the land. That means fewer job opportunities for locals, as well as less access to land, housing, and support. I blame the government for that. Greed for money is blinding their eyes, and they are failing their own people.
Too many work permits are being given out to outsiders, such as the people mentioned.
There, I said my piece.
Not one twerk.
And not one fight or gunshot
Beautiful community yes
Have a word.
Some people need to look in the mirror.
The fatigue is real.
Whichever Country u came from and also in the Philippine, ALL the stuff u mentioned are happening in u all Countries too and even WORST.
As we can see all over the World, it’s the young Generation who are involved in these Crimes.
Only a damn Fool like Jamaicans especially would go to another Country and take their Criminal Behavior with them.
If U come to make a better life, U have to be on the Straight and Narrow and stay away from Crime.
Also U all wanna rent people Apts, have so much people residing together in small spaces, destroy the Apts due to too much wear and tear, and expect to get your deposit back.
Kiss goodbye to anyone wanting to visits as a tourist and kiss goodbye to those lucrative cruise ships.
FREE THE DREW
People, the first group of people to settle here were the AMERINDIANS. We ALL came after whether by will or by force from FOREIGN lands. We were/are all IMMIGRANTS. How dare we discriminate against a particular group? If we all work and mind the business that pays us, how can a Filipino or ANY other person stop us from prospering? Aren’t we all looking for better opportunities? I fully agree that a country needs to look out for its own, but if it doesn’t, then the system is flawed not the people who come to live here. My goodness. Where is our humanity?
First, the British Virgin Islands does not celebrate Carnival. We celebrate the Virgin Islands Emancipation Festival. This is a national observance that commemorates the emancipation of enslaved Africans, honours the sacrifices of our ancestors, and celebrates the culture and identity that emerged from that history. That is the reason for this festival.
No one is saying that people of other nationalities should not attend or participate. However, participation should be in a way that respects and embraces the purpose of the celebration. Creating separate national groups and displaying another country's national flag during our Emancipation Festival shifts the focus away from the very history and heritage the festival exists to honour. The festival should unite everyone under the celebration of Virgin Islands emancipation and culture, not divide participants into separate national identities.
Secondly, it is historically inaccurate to suggest that “we were all immigrants.” The descendants of enslaved Africans in the Virgin Islands did not voluntarily migrate here seeking opportunity. Our ancestors were forcibly taken from Africa and brought here through the transatlantic slave trade. That experience is fundamentally different from modern immigration.
Likewise, before enslaved Africans were brought to these islands, European colonization had already devastated and removed the Indigenous population, as occurred in many parts of the Caribbean. By the time large numbers of enslaved Africans were brought here, the Indigenous people were no longer the population occupying these islands. That tragic reality forms part of the history of the Virgin Islands and should not be ignored.
The Emancipation Festival exists because of slavery, emancipation, and the resilience of our ancestors. To equate that history with voluntary immigration misunderstands the very purpose of this national celebration and why it continues to be observed today.
This discussion is not about lacking humanity or targeting Filipinos or any other nationality. It is about preserving the cultural identity of a very small Territory. The Government has a responsibility to ensure that the Virgin Islands' culture, traditions, and history remain at the centre of our national celebrations. Our Cultural Policy recognizes the importance of safeguarding our cultural heritage, and that should include ensuring that national events remain true to their original purpose.
It is also entirely appropriate for any country to have policies regarding immigration, work permits, cultural integration, and the preservation of its national identity. Those are legitimate public policy discussions, not acts of discrimination.
Respecting the Virgin Islands means respecting why the Emancipation Festival exists. It is not simply another public celebration. It is a commemoration of freedom from slavery and a tribute to the people whose sacrifices shaped this Territory. That history deserves to remain the focus of our national festival.