Sino-Philippine Traditional Cultural Festival opens in Manila

The annual Philippine-China Traditional Cultural Festival has recently kicked off in Manila. Now in its 10th year, the annual event in the Philippines has gained a growing reputation for its rich assortment of cultural activities presented by artists of both nations. And every time the festival offers the locals something different.

Throngs of people swarmed into a local square in Manila for the opening ceremony of the cultural event.

Representatives from both the Philippines and China cut the red ribbons, officially announcing the opening of the bash.

The festival reached a pinnacle when the night fell. An evening gala by both Chinese and Philippine artists proved to be an eye-opener for spectators.

Lion dancing was on hand to heat up the atmosphere. And photo displays introduced the panorama of a splendid China to the Filipinos.

Joining the fray were also Chinese calligraphers, who presented their off-the-cuff works on location.

The festival reached a pinnacle when the night fell. An evening gala by both Chinese and Philippine artists proved to be an eye-opener for spectators. It included song and dance performances, and a mixed chorus that sang folk tunes from both countries.