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The Filipino Barangay Dance Company, formed in 1949, performed in Singapore and Kuala Lumpur in December 1966. The troupe, comprising 26 dancers, singers, and musicians, arrived in Singapore on December 15, bringing with them a diverse repertoire of 32 performances showcasing the rich cultural heritage of the Philippines. Their program spanned traditional Igorot mountain dances, dating back thousands of years, to contemporary pieces reflecting Muslim and Spanish influences. Performances were held at the National Theatre in Singapore on December 16 and 21, with a special children’s performance at Singapore General Hospital on December 16, and at Stadium Negara in Kuala Lumpur on December 19.
The troupe flew in from Manila via Malaysian Airways, bringing costumes insured for $50,000. Tickets were on sale at Donald Moore Galleries, Robinsons, C.K. Tang, Cold Storage, and Popular Book Co.
Barangay Dance Company’s tour to Singapore and Kuala Lumpur was presented by Donald Moore. On the troupe’s website, it is listed as:
- 1966 Donald Moore Concerts, Singapore & Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
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| Departure Date | From | Arrival Date | To | Via |
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| 15-Dec-1966 | Manila | 15-Dec-1966 | Singapore | – |
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National Theatre
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| Supporter Name | Type of Support | Support Description |
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| Donald Moore (Individual) | Distribution; Logistical |
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Sources
Philippine Baranggay Folk Dance Troupe. 2025. “Tours.” Philippine Baranggay Folk Dance Troupe. Accessed March 2, 2025. http://www.philippinebaranggay.com/tours.
The Straits Times. 1966. “Baranggay Dancers to Perform in S’pore.” December 12, 1966, Page 10. Accessed March 2, 2025. https://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/newspapers/digitised/article/straitstimes19661212-1.2.70?qt=baranggay,%20dance,%20company&q=Baranggay%20dance%20company.
The Straits Times. 1966. “Beautiful Costumes for Dancers.” December 13, 1966, Page 14. Accessed March 2, 2025. https://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/newspapers/digitised/article/straitstimes19661213-1.2.115.7?qt=baranggay,%20dance,%20company&q=Baranggay%20dance%20company.
The Straits Budget. 1966. “Dancers Fly in Today.” December 21, 1966, Page 13. Accessed March 2, 2025. https://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/newspapers/digitised/article/straitsbudget19661221-1.2.72?qt=baranggay,%20dance,%20company&q=Baranggay%20dance%20company.
Contributor
2026. “Donald Moore Concerts (Philippine Baranggay Folk Dance Troupe)”. In Performing Archipelagos, edited by Kyueun Kim, Alvin Eng Hui Lim and Hedren Wai Yuan Sum. Singapore: National University of Singapore.
