News Release
We are different, but we speak the same language and that is music
In celebration of the 75th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between France and the Philippines, the Cultural Center of the Philippines holds "Songs From the Heart", a night of Choral Music featuring the Loboc Children's Choir and the Little Singers of Paris (Les Petits Chanteurs á la Croix de Bois).
Held on Friday, December 2, 2022, This event was a collaboration with the National Commission for Culture and Arts, the French Embassy of Manila, the Provincial Government of Bohol, the Municipality of Loboc, and the Archdiocese of Tagbilaran, to celebrate the conciliatory relationship of the Philippines and France. Angelic voices filled the interior of San Pedro Apostol Parish Church in Loboc as the two renowned choral groups gave out song performances in Bisaya, Tagalog, English, and in French. The Loboc Children's Choir performed first, with six performances, followed by the Little Singers of Paris, with nine. Both groups performed together at the last part of the program to symbolize the unity and friendship between the two countries that signed the Treaty of Amity in Paris in 1947.
Chief of staff Mariquit Oppus represented Governor Erico Aristotle Aumentado at the event, and gave a welcome message, emphasizing the importance of music as a unifying language among different cultures.
"We are different, but we speak the same language and that is music. This event is not just a celebration of music, but a festival of shared connections between the Philippines and France," Oppus said.
Along with Opus was Loboc Vice Mayor Engr. Helen Alaba thanked the CCP for choosing Loboc as the venue for the event.
Other attendees were CCP President and Miss Universe 1973 Margarita Moran-Floirendo, and outgoing NCCA Chairperson Rene Escalante who thanked PGBh for their cooperation in organizing the event.
The "Songs From the Heart" event is the first of four performances by the Little Singers of Paris, who are also performing in Manila and Ilocos Norte this month.
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