their best performance in the areas of ingenious dance steps, costume design, music plus a touch of comedy and drama. And as in every contest, a winner comes out. The Visayan Dance Group led by Maritess Jampen bested the numbers with their Mindanao-inspired tribal dance called Kadaltaho. It is a beautifully, well-synchronized choreography which expressed celebration of harvest, thanksgiving, marriage and family. They received CHF 1000 as first prize cash incentive and will represent ENFiD-Swiss in the coming ENFiD-Europe Tala competition in Paris on 19th of October 2018. Guests from the United Kingdom, Ajos Trust Dance and Company performed Dance of the Saints. The group is led and inspired by JJ Formento, founder of Ajos Trust, a UK registered charity that provides scholarships to students from the village of Ajos in Quezon city, Philippines. The Sponsors’ generous support has made it possible for ENFiD-Swiss to mobilize funds for its projects in Europe and the home country. Additionally, Ms. Vivian Kiefer, leader of the Swiss-Philippine Dance Group/ President of the Leaders’ Club and Dr. Fredy Dinkel of Baselland were recognized for their efforts in securing grants for ENFiD’s Bio-Gas Digester project in Miag-ao Iloilo, Philippines. Job well done to ENFID-Swiss leadership Team for organizing this memorable event, bringing together the Euro-Pinoy communities, in celebration of Filipino heritage. Mabuhay ang Pilipino! Mabuhay ang Pilipinas!
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Europinoy Concert 2018
with reports from Marthy Angue | Manila
