Preserving Traditional Culture through Folk Dance

Storytelling history and culture thru Folk Dances by different countries including the Philippines held in Jakarta, Indonesia.

Philippine Roasted Pig Parade

June Festivals

PINEAPPLE FESTIVAL
Daet, Camarines Norte
June 15-24

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May Festivals

BAWANG (GARLIC) FESTIVAL
Sinait, Ilocos Sur
May 01 – 03
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April Festivals

BUTANDING FESTIVAL
Donsol, Sorsogon
April 28 – 30
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Salibatbat

(Salibatbat - Kapampangan Passion of Christ) .
Flagellants whip their backs during Holy Friday Lenten rites in Tarlac city, Tarlac province, north of Manila April 10, 2009. The Roman Catholic church shows disapproval on the gory spectacle held in the Philippine village every Holy Friday but that does nothing to deter the faithful from emulating the suffering of Christ and taking a painful route to penitence. Read more

March Festivals

Bangkero Festival
Pagsanjan, Laguna
March 10
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Email Interview with Ms. Kuh Ledesma

(Dino Dela Rosa writes for the entertainment section of the Virginia-based The Manila Mail.  Below are the excerpts of his email interview with Ms. Kuh Ledesma)

“The Four Divas, Kuh Ledesma, ZsaZsa Padilla, Pops Fernandez and Regine Velasquez will be performing on April 5, 2009 at the 5,800 Patriot Center of the George Mason University in Virginia, USA at 6:30 p.m. This show will be surely be an exciting and unforgettable evening as four of the greatest voices in Philippine entertainment will converge on one stage.

It will promise four times the talent and four times the flair. The unique personality and distinctive style of each diva a surpisingly different, inevitably exciting, never-before-experienced evening. The great icon Kuh Ledesma graciously did this e-mail interview.”

Question: (Q)What will be expecting from this show in terms of production numbers?
Since you ladies are known for your trend-savvy fashion choices, will you be wearing fabulous gowns?

Answer (A): Of course because divas are not just about songs but fabulous gowns. We have more than 6 costume changes from different top designers from Manila.

Q: You have performed here in the Washington D.C. Metro area in 2001 with the Freestyle, with Zsa Zsa Padilla in 2003, and Nora Aunor in 2004, how will this April 5 show be different from these previous ones?

A:  This must be the most expensive and the most elaborate show I have put together not to mention the most difficult because each singer has her own busy schedule. But I must say this has been so much fun.

 

Q: Your last show here  four years ago at the GWU Lisner auditorium was a well-received one, what was the experience like of doing that concert tour? Of working with Nora Aunor?

A:  It is always a pleasure working with different singers but with Nora Aunor was also a unique experience.  It was a thrill to perform with a musical icon. It was awe inspiring to see the adoration of her many fans

 

Q: You have said that your longtime idol has been Barbra Streisand who last year received the prestigious Kennedy Center Honors, would you say there are similarities in both of your careers?

A:  Barbra Streisand will always be one of my biggest inspirations.  I consider her my mentor. Her professionalism and relentless passion for her art has inspired not just me but many others worldwide.

 

E-mail your comments to dino.62@hotmail.com

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Kontra Gapi

Kontemporaryong Gamelan Pilipino or Kontra Gapi was formed by Edru Abraham, they are a group of students who perform ethnic music and dance ensemble. Truly something of connection to the Asian heritage.  Kontra gapi has performed in various occassions here in the Philippines and abroad.

video uploaded on youtube by dmitriValencia

February Festivals

Pabirik Fesitval
Paracale, Camarines Norte
February 01 - 02

Feast of Our Lady of Candles
Jaro, Iloilo
February 2
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