Confusion surrounds Vancouvers Lapu Lapu memorial event – BC [Video]

There appears to be some controversy surrounding the City of Vancouver’s plan to hold an event to honour the victims of the Lapu Lapu tragedy.

Council has unanimously voted to move ahead with what has been described as a “memorial event.”

The motion, brought by Coun. Sarah Kirby-Yung, outlines an event called “Come Together; Vancouver Strong” at Rogers Arena in June, but no specific date has been set.

R.J. Aquino, chair of Filipino BC, says that while victims and families support a benefit concert, a “memorial event” felt “inappropriate and ill-advised.”

Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim said that the council met with Filipino BC as recently as Friday and the event was discussed.

Sim says his office has reached out to Filipino BC to seek clarification and reaffirm a shared commitment to ensuring the event is done with the community.

Vancouver-Kensington MLA Mable Elmore, who was at the festival when the …