Bayanihan Performs in Brussels, Paris and Monaco

AFTER 50 years, the Bayanihan Philippine National Dance Company returned to Brussels with a performance at the Woluwe Cultural Center.  Ambassador Cristina Ortega invited the dance company for the 110th anniversary celebration of Philippine Independence. Performing for more than 600 diplomats, government officials and members of the Filipino community, Bayanihan again awakened the renewed pride among Filipinos in Belgium and Luxembourg with its sterling performance, which earned the group a standing ovation that lasted 10 minutes.

It will be recalled that Bayanihan made its international debut with a performance during the Brussels Universal Exposition Trade in 1958.

After Brussels, Dr. Stephen Zuellig and Pasy Zobel de Ayala played host to the Bayanihan at the Hotel de Paris in Monte Carlo.  The company had to do an en core for Prince Albert of Monaco, who dropped in at the height of the performance.

From Monaco, the troupe performed at the Unesco Hall in Paris in a one-hour program hosted by Ambassador Jose Zaide.

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Pinoy rock stars share their playlists

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Bayanihan Performs in Brussels, Paris and Monaco

AFTER 50 years, the Bayanihan Philippine National Dance Company returned to Brussels with a performance at the Woluwe Cultural Center.  Ambassador Cristina Ortega invited the dance company for the 110th anniversary celebration of Philippine Independence.

Classic '80s Thriller Reimagined

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Cinemalaya PAYS tribute to Manuel Conde

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Lafarge, U.P. spur initiatives for sustainable low-cost housing designs

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