Members of Vancouver, British Columbia's Filipino community say an attack that killed 11 people and wounded 32 was all the more devastating for coming at an event that celebrated their culture and togetherness.

Ganata, owner of a popular Filipino restaurant and catering company in Vancouver, the arrival of spring meant the start of a wonderful season of “Fiesta” that meant not just good business but a celebration of culture.

Vancouver's Filipino community is mourning after a man rammed his black Audi SUV into the crowd at a Filipino heritage festival, killing 11 people and injuring dozens.