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Celebrate Broadway and Original Philippine Music

International House of Philadelphia
Philadelphia, PA

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Celebrate Broadway and Original Philippine Music

Come join the Philippine Folk Arts Society, Inc. (PFASI) at its 6th Annual Rondalla Concert on Sunday, October 14 from 2-4 pm at the International House of Philadelphia on 3701 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia PA 19104.

Themed "Celebrate Broadway and Original Philippine Music" this year's concert features soundtracks from famous Broadway musicals as well as popular Filipino folk and pop songs.

Metered street parking is available on Market and Chestnut Streets as well as in the following parking garages:

1. 247 N 38th Street
2. 4109 Walnut Street
3. University of Pennsylvania Parking
4. Sheraton Hotel Parking (have your receipt validated at venue front desk for $2 discount)

For more information and sponsorships, email pfasinc@gmail.com.

About RONDALLA
A rondalla is an ensemble of stringed instruments that are played with a plectrum or pick. They originated in Spain but became most popular in Philippine folk music after their introduction to the islands during the 19th century. The major Philippine rondalla instruments are the banduria (cordophone), the guitar, the octavina (lute), the laud (cittern) & the bass guitar or double bass. During the 1960s, rondallas (string ensembles) were extremely popular in the Philippines, and they regularly competed with each other on television & radio programs. Rondalla groups based in other countries, including the United States, help keep the tradition alive.

About PFASI
The Philippine Folk Arts Society, Inc. (PFASI) is a 501c(3) organization which aims to promote awareness and appreciation of Filipino culture, and contribute to enriching ethnic diversity by showcasing Philippine folk dances, Filipino music through its string ensemble "Rondalla" and language and arts workshops with "Eskuela Filipino". PFASI holds annual Rondalla concert to raise funds for the benefit of disaster victims.