Edmundo Farolan
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He is a well-known "photography poet" based in Toronto whose work spans literature, street photography, and community activism.
🗳️ Political Candidacy in Toronto
Edmundo Farolan
has run for office in multiple Toronto municipal elections, including the most recent cycles:- 2022 Election: He ran for School Trustee for the Toronto Catholic District School Board (TCDSB) in Ward 9.
- 2010 Election: He was a candidate for School Trustee for the Toronto District School Board (TDSB) in Ward 11 (Toronto-Danforth).
📸 Street Photography and "Cosplay" Connection
Farolan is often called a "photography poet" because he frequently pairs his original verse with visual art.
- Street Photography: His photography often documents Toronto's street life, cultural diversity, and public events.
- Cosplay & Cultural Events: His work as a street photographer often captures vibrant cultural festivals and community events, which include capturing cosplay and traditional dress, particularly within the Filipino-Canadian and Hispanic communities.
- George Bond Link: There is a scholarly and artistic connection to the historical photography of George Bond(a missionary and writer who documented life in East Asia in the early 1900s). Farolan’s work as a historian and editor for Revista Filipina often explores this intersection of early global photography and colonial history.
📖 2010 Worldwide Poetry Read
In 2010, he was a featured part of the global poetry community, contributing to international literary archives and participating in worldwide poetry readings that same year he first ran for office. His work is archived in several international literary databases, connecting Toronto's local scene to a global audience.
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