2023 Honourary Ambassador: Felicitas Santos-Vargas

 

The hospitality and dedication of Folkfest Volunteers is unsurpassed as they passionately share the distinct heritage, traditions, artistic and culinary expressions of their culture with the broader community year after year.

The Saskatoon Folkfest Board of Directors is pleased to announce that Felicitas (Fay) Santos-Vargas has been selected as the Honourary Ambassador for the 44th festival. Fay embodies the spirit of Folkfest, having been an active and valuable volunteer for more than 40 years.

She consistently demonstrates an exceptional ability to connect with people from varied cultures and backgrounds, exemplifying this year’s festival theme of Connecting Communities. Her inspirational passion for promoting cultural awareness and preserving Filipino heritage positively influences the next generation of cultural leaders and serves to ensure the sustainability of Folkfest.