11 August 2015 - The Cultural Diplomacy Unit of the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) has partnered with the Ballet Philippines (BP) for a performance tour in the Middle East from August 07 to 14. Widely recognized as the country’s flagship company in ballet and contemporary dance, Ballet Philippines (BP) will showcase its artistry to the cities of Abu Dhabi, Amman, Doha, Dubai and Manama.

BP’s repertoire entitled, Master Pieces: Celebrating a Tapestry of Filipino and Friendship, is an assortment of classical ballets, neo-classical works, and modern and contemporary dance pieces, offering its collection of acclaimed works created and performed throughout its 46-year history. 

Master Pieces offers to the peoples of Bahrain, Jordan, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) not only the hand of friendship from the Philippines, but also a memorable evening of cultural experience. These works reflect Filipino creativity, introspection, and celebration of life’s meaningful phases and milestones.

The performances will be at the DUCTAC Centrepoint Theater in Dubai, UAE, on August 07, the Abu Dhabi Theater in Abu Dhabi, UAE, on August 08; the Bahrain National Theater in Manama, Bahrain, on August 10; the Katara Cultural Village in Doha, Qatar, on August 12; and the Al Hussein Cultural Center in Amman, Jordan on August 14.

The DFA actively pursues cultural diplomacy as an important pillar of Philippine foreign policy. With at least 10 million Filipinos making up our country’s diaspora and serving as cultural diplomats, the DFA values the impact of culture in modern diplomacy.  Culture is an effective tool in advancing the national interests, our fundamental values and principled advocacies; in achieving the Philippine development agenda in the international arena; in showcasing Philippine talent, creativity, artistry; and in building bridges of friendship, understanding, and cooperation between Filipinos and other nations. END