Dances from the Philippines

(China Daily)
Updated: 2009-11-18 11:20

After 34 years, the Bayanihan National Folkdance Company of the Philippines will return to Beijing for free performances at Sun Dong An Plaza on Nov 28 and 29.

The program will showcase the various influences on Philippine culture such as Spanish and Islamic, besides those of the indigenous groups.

The performances are part of the Philippine Tourism Consumer Fair organized by the Philippine Department of Tourism and the Sun Dong An Plaza, with support from the Embassy of the Philippines.

Visitors can also join the raffle, where top prizes include free trips to the Philippines, courtesy of Philippine Airlines and the Philippine Department of Tourism.

The Bayanihan National Folkdance Company was founded in 1957 and has, so far, performed in 700 cities worldwide.