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Car ploughs through crowd in Vancouver
[IndianExpress] Nine people were killed and more injured after a man drove a car through a crowd in Vancouver, Canada, on Saturday (April 26), amid celebrations of a Filipino community festival.The Vancouver police said the 30-year-old man has been arrested, and the "incident was not an act of terrorism". Thousands had gathered in Vancouver to celebrate Lapu-Lapu Day when the man ploughed through the crowd, driving over the revellers. April 27 was declared as Lapu-Lapu Day in British Columbia two years ago, in honour of the significant Filipino population in this Canadian province. What is the day, and why is it celebrated? WHAT IS LAPU-LAPU DAY? Lapu-Lapu Day is observed on the anniversary of the Battle of Mactan, fought in 1521. In this battle, the chieftain (or Datu) of the Mactan island, Lapulapu, defeated Spanish forces under Ferdinand Magellan. Magellan died of the injuries sustained in this battle, and Lapulapu is celebrated as a hero who defended his land against foreign invaders. Posted by: DooDahMan 2025-04-27 |
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