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    Hiyas Philippine Folk Dance Company

    Created in March of 2003, the Hiyas Philippine Folk Dance Company, guided by artistic director and choreographer, Justin Mambaje, was formed by dance enthusiasts that enjoy the beauty of Filipino folk dance. In an era where
    authentic steps and movements are modernized or forgotten, Hiyas strives to present Filipino folk dance in its most traditional form by gathering the bulk of its repertoire from Philippine folk dance research organizations such as the Philippine Folk Dance Society and the Francisca Reyes-Aquino Foundation. The word, hiyas (pronounced hee-yahs), means "jewel" or "gem," referring to how its members truly treasure Philippine folk arts and culture. Hiyas is proudly a part of the Filipino Youth Coalition, a non-profit organization geared toward cultural awareness among Filipino youth in the south bay.

    • Contact Info

      Hiyas Philippine Folk Dance Company

      525 Los Coches Street
      Milpitas, CA 95035

      Phone: 408-799-3554

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