Nasa 300 Pinoy Street Dancers sa Cyprus, nakilahok sa European Carnival

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00:00 Among the 300 Pinoy street dancers,

00:03 the happiest one was the one who organized the European Carnival in Cyprus.

00:07 Digvillanueva in the detail, Rise and Shine, Dig.

00:10 Our countrymen did not miss the colorful and noisy European Carnival in Limassol, Cyprus.

00:20 The European Carnival in Limassol, Cyprus is held 12 days before the start of the Quaresma.

00:25 More than 300 Pinoy street dancers wore costumes to perform.

00:30 Every year, the Filipino community joins the European Carnival.

00:33 But they hold their time in their preparation.

00:36 Their preparation was only one day, but the parade was well organized.

00:40 Yes, this is the biggest celebration that we do every year.

00:45 Every occasion like this, the Filipinos participate as much as possible.

00:52 We don't prepare much.

00:55 Our dancers only practice once a year, a general practice.

01:01 About the costumes, it was mentioned before, but the preparation only lasted less than one month.

01:09 They are also proud because the public is fully impressed with their costumes.

01:13 What is the public's impact on the performance of the Filipino community, on their attire and performance?

01:19 We are overwhelmed. We are overwhelmed with their acceptance, their press, the outcomes, the costumes.

01:28 Of course, if it's the Filipino team, they will support it.

01:33 It is one of our most magnificent things because they are the ones who are praised for the costumes.

01:41 It is very much appreciated.

01:45 The Filipino symbol appeared on their costumes, just like what El Cicisco wore, a gold eagle symbolizing the Philippine eagle.

01:52 Actually, this is not my second time.

01:55 I joined last year.

01:59 This is my second time joining the carnival.

02:04 It's so fun. It's amazing.

02:07 At first, you just watch and now you perform in front of many people.

02:19 The 10-day long carnival in Cyprus is why our fellow Filipinos who work in different countries are so excited.

02:27 They are also thankful because before it rains, the two groups of the Filipino community performed street dancing.

02:34 Although it is considered a small island of Cyprus, every year when the European Carnival arrives,

02:39 the celebration is colorful, loud, and joyful, which attracts more than 100,000 tourists from Europe and other parts of the world.

02:48 From Limassol, Cyprus, Dick Villanueva for Pambansang TV in Bagong, Philippines.

02:54 (upbeat music)