The sights, the sounds, the feels, and the taste — all came together to bring memories of the homeland.

Touted as the largest and longest-running multicultural festival in the world, Folklorama ran for two weeks in August in Winnipeg.

Powered by hundreds of volunteers, each pavilion showcased the best that each country had to offer.

Among the 38 pavilions featured in this year’s Folklorama was the Pearl of the Orient - Philippine Pavilion.

Yasmin Reyes is one of the 170 volunteers manning the Philippine Pavilion. She serves as one of the youth ambassadors and is a member of the pavilion's performing group, Magdaragat Philippines, Inc.

"Performing is one of the best parts of volunteering," she said."I have met so many friends and all the connections I've made throughout this group are the best part of my time here."

Magdaragat was created in 1976 by Dante Buenaventura and has been delighting audiences locally and abroad with beautiful dances from different regions in the Philippines.

Aside from the cultural dances, guests from near and far got an opportunity to learn more about the Philippines through the interactive cultural display. This showcased different areas in the Philippines as well as the country’s national symbols.

Visitors also enjoyed savory Filipino food such as chicken adobo, eggrolls, and pancit, as well as the refreshing sago’t gulaman drink.

To the surprise of attendees, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau made a brief appearance at the Philippine Pavilion where he mingled and took pictures with guests.

The Prime Minister was in Winnipeg for two days to attend several events ahead of a by-election next month for the riding of Elmwood-Transcona.

"I think cultural festivals such as Folklorama are incredibly important to just celebrate the diversity in our community," said adult ambassador Anne Oserin-Pinnock, "And to really understand and learn from each other, where our differences are and our commonalities as well."

Folklorama is a summer staple here in Winnipeg that is not only enjoyable but tells the past, present, and what’s in store for the different cultures presented in each pavilion.

Its slogan is: "Come as a guest and leave as a friend."