From the Editor’s Desk
Letters to the Editor
Was able to get hold of Tahanan’s maiden issue and I enjoyed reading it. The articles are educational and informative and was impressed with its attractive layout. Congratulations for setting up an excellent magazine and wish you continued success. Wow! How fast time flies! Our sophomore issue is here! We barely had time to heave a sigh of relief from our maiden issue, and here we are,
- Elvira Arevalo, Toronto
churning out our summer issue 2011.
I’d like to congratulate you on your maiden
As our cover proudly presents the Fiesta Filipino dance group, it is symbolic of the beautiful “dance” our TAHANAN magazine team is
issue. Great layout, well written articles and
committed to perform for the community with grace, greatness and groove.
good contents.
We will be highlighting the celebration of the Philippine Independence Day here in Canada, as well as its historical significance for the Pinoy generation of today.
I also noted that the writers are young and probably are second gen Filipino migrants.
As you turn the crisp, warm pages of our summer issue, you will
They have an advantage of being able to
enjoy our recipes for the health-conscious and benefit from our tips for
“read” and reach the younger less traditional
summer trips and activities. We will introduce to you two of our modern-
readers of Pinoy publications. I am glad NOT
day Filipino heroes: Mama Ching and Wesley So. And for the sports buffs,
to see badly written (in Taglish) showbiz news
relax, put your feet up and get updated on our current Filipino basketball leagues in the GTA.
that propagate bad English. I am also glad that you are featuring good role models.
I remember the road trip my family took in the summer of 2005.
- Maripi Leynes, Mississauga
We drove from our city Mississauga, all the way to the city of Vancouver, B.C., and back – in 21 days! As we visited our friends in each province, participated in powwows in Winnipeg, played with wild gophers in Saskatoon, marvelled at the badlands in Drumheller, cried over the beauty
Thanks for the the Tahanan Mags.
of Jasper and Banff, and feasted on Jollibee meals in Vancouver, we fell in
Got it last Tuesday, hiniram at nandun sa
love with Canada over and over again.
Yellowknife Airport Cafe naka istambay.
So, this summer, I encourage you to take a road trip anywhere in this vast, blessed land of Canada, and build memories with your family.
- Jane Ceria, Yellowknife (a friend mailed her a copy)
Joi Lardizabal Managing Editor
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