The Ramon Obusan Folkloric Group successfully staged in Chongqing a Philippine cultural show with the theme Of Harmony and Friendship: a Filipino Christmas Musical Performance. The show was held on 3 December 2010 at the Bayu Theater in Hongyadong.

The 850-seat Bayu Theater was at full capacity as Chongqing government officials, media people, travel executives, members of the Consular Corps and the general public watched the performance.

Mr. Peng Yonghui, Vice Chairman of the Chongqing Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference, was the Guest of Honor for the event.

The 20-member dance company enthralled the audience with a dazzling array of lights and colors, intricate dance movements and steps, and exquisite showmanship.

The cultural presentation was a project implemented under the Philippines-China Cultural Agreement and was held as part of the continuing celebrations this year of the 35th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the Philippines and China.

In his Opening Remarks, Vice Chairman Peng stated: "Through the performance of the Ramon Obusan art troupe, our Chongqing citizens will know more about our beautiful neighbor, the Philippines, and further strengthen our friendship and cooperation."

The Chinese audience went home that night with a better understanding of Philippine history and a deeper appreciation of the richness and diversity of Philippine culture.

Consul General and Mrs. Charles C. Jose, the Guest of Honor, Mr. Peng Yonghui, and Ms. Sandra Molina-Javier, tour leader of ROFG, with the members of the Ramon Obusan Folkloric Group.