University of Pittsburgh
November 8, 2000

FUNDRAISING BEGINS FOR PHILIPPINE NATIONALITY ROOM AT PITT

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PITTSBURGH, Nov. 9 -- The Filipino American Association of Pittsburgh (FAAP) has begun plans to create a Philippine Nationality Room in the University of Pittsburgh's Cathedral of Learning, with the first fundraising effort set for Saturday, Nov. 11, at 7 p.m., in the Twentieth Century Club, Oakland.

The Music Foundation of the Philippines will present "On Wings of Song," a millennium concert which traces the history of the Philippines through choreographed songs. Seven professional artists will perform; among them are Fides Santos-Cuyugan Asensio, Paul Morales, tenor Jonathan Badon, and soprano Lorna Llames.

For more information and tickets, call 724-728-2296 or 412-246-6561.

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