P C The Philippine Centre

Tagpuang Pilipino
Registered Charity No. 298707
Hounslow Community Association Ltd
9 Montague Road
Hounslow TW3 1JY
Email: enquiries@philippinecentre.com
website address: www.philippinecentre.com

Official Statement from the Philippine Centre Charity

The 24th Barrio Fiesta sa Lampton Park which was scheduled to take
place on the 19th and 20th of July 2008 has not been allowed by the
London Borough of Hounslow 4 days before the event.
Due to concerns regarding the health and safety of the Fiesta
attendees, the London Borough of Hounslow (as represented by John
Laing Integrated Services) has declined to issue a licence for the Barrio
Fiesta, despite the best efforts by the event organisers.
This afternoon Senior Members of the Philippine Embassy have had
further discussions with the London Borough of Hounslow in an effort
to salvage this remarkable festive gathering on behalf of the
Filipino Community. All proposals were declined.
The decision taken by the authorities is highly regrettable, especially in
light of the history of the Barrio Fiesta. In the past 24 years since its
inception, there has not been a single serious recorded incident
involving the Filipino Community where any lives were placed at risk, or
any serious incidents involving the Police authorities.
The Fiesta has always been a peaceful, family event funded by the
Community for the Community and we lament the fact that we are
unable to enjoy the spirit of camaraderie and kinship that is the
hallmark of the Barrio Fiesta sa Lampton Park.
Therefore with great sadness for the Filipino community the event
organisers and the volunteers of Philippine Centre Charity are
informing all Fiesta Goers:
THE HISTORIC BARRIO FIESTA Sa LONDON WILL NOT TAKE
PLACE THIS WEEKEND.
Any vehicles arriving at the park will be turned away by the relevant
authorities. Police and park authorities will be at the Lampton Park to
redirect any visitors.
Thank you for your continued support.
Maraming Salamat sa Inyong Patuloy na Pagtangkilik