16 November 2015 – As part of the year-long celebration of the 40th anniversary of the establishment of Philippines-China diplomatic relations, the Bayanihan National Dance Company, in cooperation with the National Commission for Culture and the Arts and the Ministry of Culture of the People’s Republic of China, had their goodwill performance here in Beijing on November 02 at the Beijing Century Theatre.
The Bayanihan repertoire consisted of four suites that showcased the ancient rituals and traditions in the highlands of Southern Philippines; the Spanish influence on the Filipino style; the traditions of lumad tribes; and the sunny fun-loving nature of the Filipino people.
The performance was attended by Deputy Director General Bai Tian, together with officials of the Asian Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Peking University, China Radio International, selected members of the Filipino community in Beijing. END