Filipino Fiesta 2018

July 7, 2018

Our BME & LGBT Staff Networks, along with our Trust Volunteer Team and Trust Charity enjoyed a weekend in the sunshine last weekend supporting the Birmingham, Sandwell and West Midlands Filipino Fiesta 2018.

This colourful celebration was organised by the local Filipino community and showcases the food, culture and passions of the Filipino community, many of whom work within the NHS and the wider Health and Social Care Sector.

Stuart Young Head of Diversity and Inclusion & Chair of the LGBT Staff Network said “We are proud to have supported this important community event, our collective presence from across the Trust demonstrates how much we value our Filipino colleagues and the genuine desire to engage with the community we deliver health care to”

Over the two days some one hundred people appeared on the stage, with dance performances, recitals, poetry, singing acts and a collective worship event. The event was an opportunity for the community to raise awareness of the Filipino culture.

Donna Mighty Co-Chair of the BME Staff Network said “As a network we are proud to support Fiesta for the second year running, we have a richly diverse population as we value being part of this community event and engaging with out Filipino family”.

The Staff Networks and SWBH NHS Trust are proud to have sponsored and been in attendance at this event and would like to thank the community for the warm welcome and the wonderful entertainment and food  – we are looking forward to next years event.  Salamat