• CanaPino EP 7 - Food, the gateway to cultures
    Mar 30 2025

    In this episode of Canapino, Peter and Rowena explore the rich tapestry of cultural connections through food, discussing their experiences with Filipino cuisine and North American dining habits. They share personal anecdotes about adapting to each other's culinary traditions, the significance of comfort food, and how homemade meals symbolize their relationship. The conversation highlights the universal language of food and its ability to bring people together across cultures.

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    30 mins
  • EP 6 | Traditions and Superstitions
    Mar 18 2025

    In this episode, Peter and Rowena explore the cultural exchanges between their Canadian and Filipino backgrounds. They discuss various customs, from weather-related small talk to food traditions and superstitions, highlighting the differences and similarities in their experiences. The conversation provides insights into how they have adapted to each other's cultures, creating a rich tapestry of shared experiences in their marriage.

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    23 mins
  • EP 5 - Cross Cultural Weddings
    Mar 12 2025

    Summary


    In this episode, Peter and Rowena discuss their experiences of merging Filipino and Canadian cultures through their wedding celebrations.

    They share insights into the planning process, the challenges they faced, and the unique traditions from both cultures that they incorporated into their ceremonies.

    The conversation highlights the importance of family, cultural respect, and the joy of celebrating love across different backgrounds.



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    32 mins
  • EP 4 - Cross Cultural Families - differences and Similarities
    Mar 3 2025

    This conversation explores the intricate dynamics of family and marriage within Filipino culture compared to Western perspectives. Peter and Rowena discuss the importance of family involvement in marriage decisions, the contrasting cultural approaches to love and celebrations, and the evolving roles in financial responsibilities. They reflect on their own experiences and the significance of maturity in relationships, ultimately highlighting the beauty of blending cultural values in their marriage.

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    27 mins
  • CanaPino EP 3 - The Challenges of an Intercultural Relationship
    Feb 24 2025

    In this conversation, Peter and Rowena share their experiences as a Canadian-Filipino couple, discussing the challenges and joys of their cross-cultural relationship. They explore topics such as early dating challenges, cultural differences in celebrations, adapting to new traditions, language barriers, and culinary experiences. The couple emphasizes the importance of understanding and embracing each other's cultures, highlighting the humor and love that comes from navigating these differences together.


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    30 mins
  • Canapino EP 2 - Cultural dating differneces
    Feb 17 2025

    Love knows no borders, but cultural differences can bring unexpected challenges. In this episode of CanaPino - The Canadian Filipino Connection, Peter and Rowena share the obstacles they faced in their early dating days—from language barriers to cultural misunderstandings. They reflect on the lessons learned, the funny moments, and how they navigated the differences to build a stronger relationship. Tune in for an honest and heartfelt conversation on love across cultures.

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    24 mins
  • Where it started...
    Feb 10 2025

    Episode 1: Meet Peter & Rowena – Our Cross-Cultural Love Story

    In this debut episode ofCanaPino - The Canadian Filipino Connection, hosts Peter and Rowena share their journey of love across cultures. From their first meeting to the early days of dating, they open up about the experiences, challenges, and surprises of blending Canadian and Filipino traditions. Join them as they set the stage for a series exploring the joys and realities of intercultural relationships.

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    25 mins