BALLET PHILIPPINES “MASTERPIECES”PERFORMANCE WOWS BAHRAIN

 The Cultural Diplomacy Unit of the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) has partnered with the Ballet Philippines(BP) for a performance tour in the Middle East from August 07 to 14. Widely recognized as the country’s flagship company in ballet and contemporary dance, Ballet Philippines (BP) will showcase its artistry to the cities of Abu Dhabi, Amman, Doha, Dubai and Manama. The Manama leg was held on 11 August2015 at the majestic Bahrain National Theater (State Theater).BP’s repertoire entitled, Master Pieces: Celebrating a Tapestry of Filipino and Friendship, is an assortment of classical ballets, neo-classical works, and modern and contemporary dance pieces, offering its collection of acclaimed works created and performed throughout its 46-year history. Master Pieces gave the Bahrain and community a memorable evening of cultural experience. The performance was also made possible through the cooperation of the Philippine Embassy and the Bahrain Authority for Culture and Antiquities led by Ambassador Alfonso A. Ver and Shaikha Mai bint Mohammed Al Khalifa, respectively. Apre-performance cocktail reception was likewise held together with the event which saw the attendance of the members from the different sectors of Bahrain society ranging from the government, business, media, art, academe, diplomatic and other social circles and of course the Filipino community.

Welcoming Chief Guest HE Shaikha Mai bint Mohammed Al Khalifa, President, Bahrain Authority for Culture and Antiquities

US Embassy CDA a.i. Timothy Pounds, Assistant Undersecretary for GCC Affairs & Western Affairs, Dhafer Al Umran, Indonesian Ambassador  Chilman  Arisman and Madam Arisman, Director for Protocol, Prime MInister's Office Khalifa Al Rumaihi

Officers from the Combined Maritime Forces Bahrain

Malaysian Ambassador Dato Ahmad Abd Samad and Madam

Manama PE officers and staff with the BP