Football fans from across Asia were delighted to find themselves witnessing an amazing Filipino dance act at the AFC Asian Cup fan zone on Tuesday as the cross-cultural activity and entertainment continues in support of the tournament's theme "Bringing Asia Together".
Boasting one of the largest non-Emirati communities in the UAE, over twenty Filipinos from Bayanihan Council, came together to perform a variety of traditional and ancient dances, which filled the fan zone in Abu Dhabi with energy, exuberance and colour as the tournament played out on giant screens in the background.
Speaking after the show, the chairman of Bayanihan Council, Elmer O. Casao said: "Our dancing style is all about reflecting Filipino culture. It represents the traditions and heritage from each of the provinces across the country and tells an ancient story that has been passed down the generations for over 100 years."
"We were invited to the fan zone to share our culture with different nationalities. This tournament is all about bringing different aspects of Asian culture together for one huge celebration, so it is fantastic to play our part.
"To bring our culture here, while trying to unite Filipinos to support the Azkals is a wonderful opportunity so naturally, we are proud to do our part for the competition and for our national team."
Supporters can still purchase tickets for matches, which are easily available online via
www.asiancup2019.com with prices starting from just Dhs25. Fans can also join in the conversation online and share their experiences of the tournament by using the hashtag #BringingAsiaTogether.
About the AFC Asian Cup: The AFC Asian Cup is the pinnacle international team tournament held by the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) every four years to determine the champion of Asia. The competition is the second-oldest continental football championship (after the Copa America) and was first held in 1956. The AFC Asian Cup UAE 2019TM expands the number of participating nations from 16 to 24, making it the biggest tournament ever.
The 2019 tournament will be the second time the UAE has hosted the event, after successfully staging the finals in 1996. The Asian Cup UAE 2019 runs from 5 January to 1 February 2019, with 51 matches being played in eight world class stadiums located across four host cities - Al Ain, Abu Dhabi, Dubai and Sharjah.
Match schedules and tickets for purchase are available on
www.the-AFC.com. For group ticket packages contact
groups@asiancup19.ae.
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