A 110th anniversary banner of Philippine Independence posted at the entrance of the Centre Culturel de Woluwe St-Pierre greeted the guests to the diplomatic reception and gala performance by the Bayanihan Philippine National Folk Dance Company on Monday, 09 June 2008 in Brussels.
“This year, Belgium is celebrating the golden anniversary of one of its most important landmarks, the Atomium. This anniversary also marks a very special milestone for the Filipino people, because the Atomium played host to what would become one of the Philippines’ most important national treasures.
“Tonight, we are proud to bring back the Bayanihan to Brussels to relive the glory of their first international success. Their performance in Brussels fifty years ago marked the birth of a true Filipino cultural ambassador,” Ambassador Cristina G. Ortega remarked with great pride.
The dances brought all the guests to their feet in a standing ovation that lasted ten minutes.
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