PH Participates at Asian Ethnic Cultural Performances 2019

Left photo: The Tinikling Group of Migrants dance the “Tinikling” at the Asian Ehnic Cultural Performances 2019. Right photo: The Tinikling Group of Migrants dance the “Tinikling” while blindfolded at the Asian Ethnic Cultural Performances 2019 on 14 November 2019 held at Hong Kong Cultural Center’s Piazza C. (Hong Kong PCG photo)

HONG KONG 13 December 2019 — Two Filipino community organizations performed Philippine folk dances at the Asian Ethnic Cultural Performances 2019, organized by the Hong Kong Leisure and Cultural Services Department on 14 November 2019 at the Hong Kong Cultural Center’s Piazza C.

The Tinikling Group of Migrants performed “Tinikling” while the  Migrant Ilonggo Association International performed “Salakot” at the event which was participated in by 11 other countries namely, Bangladesh, India, Iran, Japan, Malaysia, Nepal, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Sri Lanka, Vietnam, and Hong Kong.

Initiated in 2010, the Asian Ethnic Cultural Performances aims to promote cultural exchange by showcasing traditional ethnic music and dance performances by Asians residing in Hong Kong. END

The Migrant Ilonggo Association International dance the “Salakot”at the Asian Ethnic Cultural Performances 2019 on 14 November 2019, held at Hong Kong Cultural Center’s Piazza C. (Hong Kong PCG photo)

Philippine Consulate General in Hong Kong’s Cultural Attaché Eloisa Abad and Cultural Assistant Merle Ordillano with the performers and members of the Filipino community in a group photo in the Asian Ethnic Cultural Performances 2019 on 14 November 2019 held at Hong Kong Cultural Center’s Piazza C. (Hong Kong PCG photo)

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