By Richard Ford – The Mindanao Ethnic Dance Group of Western Sydney, an affiliate of the Alliance of Philippine Community Organisations or APCO seldom refuses requests for cultural numbers in Sydney’s increasing Philippine community gatherings.
Led by chorographer Emma Braceros of Western Sydney, the Mindanao Dancers had been invited to many annual gatherings including club anniversaries and Christmas Parties.
At the recent function for the group Adorers of the Holy Eucharist at Bonnyrigg Community Hall in Bonnyrigg, NSW, the dancers raised the quality of celebration last 8th November 2014, with added perceptions on Filipino culture .
Guests thoroughly enjoyed the fare of activities, commencing with Christmas carol with Mr. Don Pulumbarit, as emcee, followed by a round of social games.
The Mindanao Ethnic Dance Group then wowed the audience with two amazing choreographies, all dancers resplendent their colourful Filipino cultural costumes.
Complementing Ms Emma Braceros were dancers Juliet Vella and Dian Ford both from Liverpool area.
For variety of nmbers, Elvis Presley impersonator, Mr. Boy Gally Tagnipez really surprised the crowd with the typical Elvis golden songs and gyrations to the satisfaction of the very much involved audience. Some fans even mimicked freaked out admirers asking for his autograph
There were 65 guests and participants who stayed up to the end, refusing to miss the joy and fun fare of the occasion.
Raffle draw and announcement of winners capped the fun and festivities, bringing cheers to many, especially the winners. By Richard Ford