The Philippine Cultural Foundation, Inc. of Tampa Bay, Florida is proud to present Musikong Kawayan, the ‘bamboo orchestra’ section of its Music and Instrumental Program. It is presently composed of more than twenty-five talented members under the direction of Nhick Ramiro Pacis, a composer and arranger from the University of the Philippines.
With the support of the Arts Council of Hillsborough Country and the Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners, PCFI’s Music and Instrumental Program has been realized to present and instill Asian and Philippine music awareness among Filipino-Americans, in particular, and the public, in general, through ethnic instrumental and music instructions, musical productions and music composition.
Musikong Kawayan classes are held on Saturdays from 10:00 AM at the Bayanihan Arts and Events Center. These classes are free to the public. For more information, please contact the Philippine Cultural Foundation, Inc. at the Bayanihan Arts Center in Tampa, FL.
The Philippine Cultural Foundation, Inc. (PCFI) presents “Glimpses of the Philippines” at the Bayanihan Arts and Events Center on Sunday, November 5, 2023, starting at 3:00 PM. This annual cultural presentation spotlights the Philippine...
Here are photos from the Musikong Kawayan Bamboo Ensemble’s 17th Annual Concert held at the Bayanihan Arts and Events Center on Sunday, November 20, 2022: Many thanks to all who supported this concert! Photos...
After two years of the Corona Virus pandemic, the Philippine Cultural Foundation, Inc. is back as it presents the Musikong Kawayan Bamboo Ensemble as it performs its 17th Annual Concert on Sunday, November 20,...
Semmek is named after a unique fabric woven by the Yakan tribes from the island of Basilan, Philippines. Back in the days, Yakan women traditionally made textiles for their cultural dress known as the...
“Philippine Sketches” by the Philippine Choral Group (Connie Chanrasmi, conductor), Philippine Performing Arts Company (Joey Omila, director) and Musikong Kawayan Bamboo Ensemble (Nhick Ramiro Pacis, music director). This medley of Filipino tunes is a...
COVID CANCELLATION: The Philippine Cultural Foundation, Inc. regrets to inform the public that due to existing Covid-19 related restrictions and for the health and safety of the general public, the Musikong Kawayan Bamboo Ensemble...
Pandanggo sa Ilaw (Fandango of Lights) performed by the Musikong Kawayan Bamboo Ensemble, Philippine Choral Group (Connie Chanrasmi, conductor) and Philippine Performing Arts Company, Inc. (Joey Omila, Artistic Director and choreographer) at the Bayanihan...
The Philippine Cultural Foundation, Inc. Music, Theater, Dance and Art Program presents Musikong Kawayan Bamboo Ensemble 16th Annual Concert on Sunday, November 3, 2019 at 3PM at the Bayanihan Arts and Events Center in...
On August 2, 2019, Philippine Cultural Foundation, Inc.’s cultural arms performed during the dinner reception of the Philippine Association of Medical Technologists USA, Inc. (PAMET-USA) 17th National Executive Board Meeting and Leadership Exchange at...
An angklung version of Camille Saint-Saen’s “Le Cygne (The Swan)from “Le carnaval des animaux” (Carnival of the Animals). Arrangement by Nhick Ramiro Pacis and performed by the Musikong Kawayan Bamboo Ensemble in Tampa, FL....
Photos taken at the Musikong Kawayan Bamboo Ensemble 15th Anniversary Concert held at the Bayanihan Arts and Events Center on October 27, 2018:
The Philippine Cultural Foundation, Inc. in cooperation with the Sampaguita Ladies Society present “Musikong Kawayan Bamboo Ensemble 15th Anniversary Dinner Concert” on Saturday, October 27, 2018 at 6:00PM at the Bayanihan Arts and Events...
The Philippine Cultural Foundation, Inc. and the South Carolina based Coastal Youth Ballet Theatre open PCFI’s 2018 cultural programming with “Winter Dances” at the Bayanihan Arts and Events Center on Sunday, January 14, 2018...
The Philippine Cultural Foundation, Inc. presents “Bamboo and Strings 2017” featuring the Musikong Kawayan Bamboo Ensemble on Sunday, November 19, 2017 at 2:00PM at the Bayanihan Arts and Events Center located at 14301 Nine...
The Philippine Cultural Foundation, Inc. presents “Bamboo and Strings 2016” featuring the Musikong Kawayan Bamboo Ensemble on Sunday, October 16, 2016 at 2:00PM at the Bayanihan Arts and Events Center located at 14301 Nine Eagles Drive, Tampa, FL 33626.
Musikong Kawayan Bamboo Ensemble participation at the VA Bay Pines celebration of Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month on May 18, 2016.