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Since the dawn of man, people have learned to express their emotions through the physical movement known as the dance. The proliferation of various dance troupes throughout the years enabled a lot of countries to preserve their socio-cultural image as reflected in their native dances. The Philippines is one such country with folk dances synthesized within the backdrop of its social and artistic climate.
Filipiniana, a dance company consisting of young Filipino-Canadian dancers, singers, and musicians attempts to cultivate their heritage in its various presentations throughout the years. The group's founder, Leticia Bulotano, envisioned a dance troupe that would carry out the task of promoting Filipino culture through songs, music, and dances.
Since its foundation on March 5, 1980, through its establishment as a dance company on June 7, 1983 Filipiniana has been very proud and truly privileged to have discovered the hidden talents of the youth of the Filipino-Canadian community in the province of Quebec.
Filipiniana has developed and promoted the Filipino identity and the multi-ethnic character of the province of Quebec in Canada and other parts of the world. |
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