PAMANA ng LuzViMinda European Tour
PAMANA ng LuzViMinda is scheduled to leave for a European tour from June 23 to July 15 to perform in the Czech Republic, Slovenia and Croatia and represent the city of Montreal, the province of Quebec, Canada and the Filipino community in a cultural festival. It is a great opportunity for the performers to travel and learn as well as experience away from home cultural exchange and bonding.
The group celebrated its fourth anniversary last April 17, 2010 at the Hellenic Community Center, an event well attended and appreciated. It was a great opportunity to see the outstanding dedication and commitment of the performers. The parents and volunteers were a constant in the preparation. The needs of the group was attended with care and skill.
The leaderships of president Veraida- Lyn Bermejo, John Tuvida, musical director and arranger of the first rondalla and Sherling de la Paz the dance director and choreographer , they generated tremendous creative energies and collaborative synergy. Behind them were dance assistants Jorge and Jezah Antonio, Anthony-Virgil Bermejo, Eva Maria Laguting Friedrich, Tanya Rubie Santos and Nicole Buenaventura. They managed the process with patience and led with their objectives as a central motivation in every performance.
The founder, Leticia Bulotano Wheeler has opened many doors for the group’s growth and development. She has made it possible for them to learn the Filipino cultural dances and music from the best teachers like Eleanor Mescallado Kalash, former trainer and researcher of Bayanihan Dance Company of the Philippines, who mentored and trained the group. Lettie is instrumental for the group’s European tour, having given them a great opportunity for the members to travel and learn.
Indeed it takes a village to move a community and to raise awareness among people. Leaders are conceived and born in such circles. They pave the way for those who seek new ways towards better horizons. PAMANA ng LuzViMinda has taken the higher paths. They are embracing the Filipino culture and they are soaring high to share the beauty of their heritage.
