Likha Philippines Dance Rondalla History of LIKHA In May of 1992, a collective of individuals came together to form a group that celebrates Philippine culture and tradition. From this group, LIKHA Pilipino Folk Ensemble was born. Since their very first annual presentation at San Francisco State University's McKenna Theatre, the goal of LIKHA meaning creation in Pilipino, is to collect and preserve indigenous Philippine art forms as expressed in music, literature, dance, arts, crafts and costumes. Now in it's seventh season under the artistic direction of Rudi C. Soriano, the Ensemble continues it's mission in presenting all aspects of the Pilipino culture to the general public with the hopes of educating their audience, both Pilpino and non-Pilipino alike, about Philippine culture. This mission does not stop at the boundaries of the San Francisco Bay Area, the company's home. LIKHA continues to expand its horizons by performing in different cities outside of California. Performances outside the Bay Area include collaborating with Canada's Kababayang Pilipino in Vancouver, British Columbia and Edmonton, Canada Aside from participating with the different Philippine Festivals LIKHA has also performed in the SF Ethnic Dance Festival, Bay Area Dance Series Festival, Asian Arts and Dance Festival in Los Angeles, CA and Eugene, Oregon and the Third International Dance Festival in Malta highlighting a performance for the President of Malta. | |
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