The Filipino community of Norwich is beaming with pride after taking first place in the Lord Mayor's procession. 

The streets were filled with carnival vibes of samba groups and drummers, as well as acrobatic gymnasts and carnival puppets to create a street party for the whole family. 

But it was the display of Pinoy in Norwich Aksiong Samahan (Pinas) that have been chosen as the stars of the show, bettering last year's second-place finish.

Colourful flower displays and head dresses representing Filipino culture made Pinas an eye-catching group as they danced their way through the city's streets.

Norwich Evening News: Pinoy in Norwich Aksiong Samahan members during the Lord Mayor's procession Pinoy in Norwich Aksiong Samahan members during the Lord Mayor's procession (Image: Norwich City Council)

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They were one of 20 groups comprising around 750 people for the procession on Saturday, July 8.

Adelyn Barancon, president of Pinas, said: "The whole community is overjoyed that the results of the event bring pride to all of Norwich’s Filipino community.

"Great results come from everyone's hard work and cooperation. Being first in the Lord Mayor’s procession gave us so much joy and pride.

Norwich Evening News: Lord Mayor of Norwich, James Wright, and Sheriff of Norwich, Dr Jan Sheldon with members of Pinoy in Norwich Aksiong Samahan Lord Mayor of Norwich, James Wright, and Sheriff of Norwich, Dr Jan Sheldon with members of Pinoy in Norwich Aksiong Samahan (Image: Norwich City Council)

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“Being in a place different from our home, it is always a desire to have that sense of belongingness for the Filipino community."

The winning groups were welcomed to City Hall to be presented their prizes by Lord Mayor of Norwich, James Wright.

Norwich Evening News: Pinoy in Norwich Aksiong Samahan members during the Lord Mayor's procession Pinoy in Norwich Aksiong Samahan members during the Lord Mayor's procession (Image: Sonya Duncan / Newsquest)

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Cllr Wright thanked the winners for “helping to make it such a colourful and fun occasion for the thousands of spectators that lined the city streets”.

Pinas were followed by The Common Lot in second place with The Garage and Wensum Junior School in joint third.

Norwich Evening News: Sara Herschel-Shorland of Norfolk Community Foundation receives a cheque from the Lord Mayor and the Sheriff of Norwich Sara Herschel-Shorland of Norfolk Community Foundation receives a cheque from the Lord Mayor and the Sheriff of Norwich (Image: Norwich City Council)

Samba Bamba Band, Framtastics Gymnastics and Sprowston Infant School in collaboration with No Limits Norfolk were also named as runners-up.

The mayor and the Sheriff of Norwich, Dr Jan Sheldon, also presented this year’s civic charity Norfolk Community Foundation’s Nourishing Norfolk initiative with a cheque for £498.28 raised during the procession.