The Filipino performances included “Kakawati” from La Union Federation headed by Nida Balcita; “Malagueñia” by Migrant Ilonggo Association International led by president and choreographer Johna Moncal; “B’laan”, a tribal dance from the South Cotabato Overseas Workers Association headed by Rita Barsanas, and “Tinikling” by the Tinikling Group of Migrants led by Marie Velarde.
The Philippine delegation was led by Vice Consul Robert Quintin and assistant cultural officer Merle Ordillano.
The yearly event brings together ethnic minority groups from 15 countries in Southeast Asia for a celebration of their culture through dancers and other performances. – Ellen Asis
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| These are among the Filipinos who gave their ethnic cultural performance. |
