BAYANIHAN PHILIPPINE NATIONAL FOLK DANCE COMPANY
Bayanihan; A Filipino word which describes good relationships among communities. True to its name, the group worked hard together to preserve and introduce indigenous dances magnificently garnering them a spot in the list of the BESTS in the Philippines...
The Bayanihan was founded in 1957 by Hon. Helena Z. Benitez, former chairperson of the Philippine Women's University. During their debut at the Brussels World Fair on May 27 they were adjudged top among 13 countries. Since then, the company has mounted fourteen major world tours and more than 100 short tours.
A multi-awarded company nationally and internationally, The Bayanihan has awakened a new pride among Filipino in their cultural heritage, added a new dimension to the country's dance tradition and built a rich reserve of international good will.
Bayanihan Philippine National Folk Dance Company
Susie Benitez, Executive Director
Isabel A. Santos, Artistic Director
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