Ruben Brings Joy To Dawson Mall - Mt Druitt Standard 31/5/2017

Whalan busker Ruben Pasion brings joy to Dawson Mall

Marissa Georgopoulos, Mt Druitt-St Marys Standard

May 31, 2017 4:34pm

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RUBEN Pasion is a familiar, smiling face at Mt Druitt’s Dawson Mall.

Mr Pasion, 65, from Whalan, began busking about a year ago when he couldn’t afford to pay bills.

“The highest amount I’ve made in two or three hours is $300. People come up and give me $50 and $20,” he said.


Ruben Pasion busks at Dawson Mall every day of the week. Picture: Phil Rogers

Mr Pasion pockets just enough to stay out of debt and gives the rest to the needy, including many back home in the Philippines.

He also tries to ease the burden of homelessness in Mt Druitt, sometimes buying them rice or milk.

The performer opens with The Lord’s Prayer and then belts out love songs by the likes of Kenny Rogers and Lionel Richie.

Mr Pasion was deeply moved when a man stopped to praise him.




Whalan’s Ruben Pasion is a colourful character who is popular in Mt Druitt. Picture: Phil Rogers