Kalamansi Chats @ Mabuhay
Wednesday, August 19, 2026
6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Some of the most meaningful moments don’t happen on stage. They happen through honest conversations.
Kalamansi Chats @ Mabuhay is an evening dedicated to bringing people together through stories, ideas, and shared experiences. It’s a welcoming space where community leaders, creators, entrepreneurs, artists, professionals, and changemakers come together for engaging conversations that inspire connection and spark new perspectives.
Each session explores topics that matter to our communities—from culture and identity to leadership, creativity, mental wellness, entrepreneurship, and the future of the Filipino-Canadian community. Rather than simply listening to speakers, audiences become part of a conversation that encourages thoughtful discussion, learning, and meaningful connections.
Whether you’re looking to be inspired, meet new people, exchange ideas, or simply hear incredible stories from remarkable individuals, Kalamansi Chats offers a unique opportunity to connect with voices shaping our community today.
Since its launch, Kalamansi Chats has welcomed an outstanding lineup of guests, including government leaders, Olympians, media personalities, entrepreneurs, artists, content creators, and innovators from across Canada. Each conversation continues the mission of strengthening our community through dialogue, understanding, and collaboration.
Join us for an evening where every conversation has the potential to inspire the next idea, the next collaboration, or the next chapter of someone’s journey.
Pull up a chair. Join the conversation. Be part of the community.
Organizer
The Philippine Independence Day Council (“PIDC”) is a non-profit umbrella organization of hundreds of Filipino-Canadian provincial, regional, professional, cultural and social organizations. PIDC is mainly tasked with the celebration of Philippine Independence Day with numerous activities throughout the year that bring together the third largest minority group in Canada.
PIDC began as a committee whose chair was elected annually by representatives of various Filipino-Canadian associations. To ensure smooth transition and provide continuity in its activities, PIDC was incorporated as a non-profit organization in 1997.
PIDC is also a member of the Canadian Multicultural Council of Asians in Ontario (“CMC”) and Festivals and Events Ontario (“FEO”).