PHL culture showcased during Piyesta Pinoy sa Chicago 2014

Thousands flocked to the “Piyesta Pinoy sa Chicago” event last March 23, 2014 at Crystal Gardens in Navy Pier to witness Philippine culture in all its glory. The performers did the Philippines proud after delivering show-stopping numbers that left the crowd in awe of Filipino artistry.

“Piyesta Pinoy sa Chicago” is part of the “Neighborhoods of the World Program” in Navy Pier, which is aligned with the City of Chicago’s initiative to immerse the public in cultures from around the globe. The annual event, which began last February 16 and will close on April 13, has become a major entertainment and leisure destination in Chicago and entire Midwest region and draws as many as a hundred thousand visitors daily.

The Filipino-American community has been represented in the “Neighborhoods of the World Program” for three consecutive years already through “Piyesta Pinoy sa Chicago”. GMA International, the business unit that oversees the operation and distribution of GMA’s three international channels – GMA Pinoy TV, GMA Life TV, and GMA News TV International – has been an exclusive media sponsor of “Piyesta Pinoy sa Chicago” since 2012.

The roster of performers who gave justice to the beauty of authentic Philippine culture include Chicago Angklung, PACF Performing Arts, the Philippine Dance Troupe Quad City, Loyola Kapwa, Transfiguration Dance Troupe, Divine Rhythm, the University of Illinois in Chicago Filipinos in Alliance Cultural, Samasama Project, Jeremiah Blu, ARIA, and LED.

Aside from the strong cultural performances rendered during the “Piyesta Pinoy sa Chicago”, attendees were also treated to a surprise announcement of an upcoming Piyesta Pinoy event slated for June 21st at the Bolingbrook Performing Arts Center. Piyesta Pinoy sa Bolingbrook will feature some of the brightest GMA Kapuso stars. — GMA International

Text by Ericson Sayno, photo from Piyesta Pinoy Facebook page