26 August 2016— Foreign and local tourists at the Old Arbat in Moscow took a break from their shopping and sightseeing to watch the Tinikling performed with precision and enthusiasm by the Philippine Embassy Cultural Performers on August 24.

The performance was part of the Philippine Street Festival 2016 at the Old Arbat, Moscow’s oldest street and a major pedestrian thoroughfare.  The Old Arbat is a top destination for Russian and foreign tourists.

The Philippine Embassy Cultural Performing Group is composed of members of the Filipino Community.  It is organized by Dr. Ceasar Dalida, a long-time Filipino community leader in Moscow, and Vice-Consul Lu Camoying of the Philippine Embassy.

The Philippine Street Festival is a weeklong showcase of Philippine dance, food, food products, fashion accessories, music, and tourism.  It was organized by the Philippine Embassy in Moscow in cooperation with the Moscow City Government and will run from August 24 to 30 and.  END