'Kakanin Festival', a celebration culminating Filipinos’ attendance of Simbang Gabi in western Sydney

Annually, Filipinos in western Sydney attend the nine-day 'Simbang Gabi' at Bossley Park, culminating it in a festive 'Kakanin Festival' on December 24.

The Filipino community in western Sydney will culminate the 'Simbang Gabi' on December 24 with their annual 'Kakanin Festival' which features some of the Pinoys favourite sweet delicacies. Credit: A. Violata/ Myla Jones

"Apart from being a huge part of many Filipinos' faith, going to every Simbang Gabi has become an important part of the Filipino culture," says Fr Nards Mercene of Filipino Chaplaincy Archdiocese of Sydney.

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