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Francisca Reyes-Aquino (March 9, 1899 – November 21, 1983) was a Filipino folk dancer and academic noted for her research on Philippine folk dance. She is a recipient of the Republic Award of Merit and the Ramon Magsaysay Award and is a designated National Artist of the Philippines for Dance.
Frances Reyes Aquino, the legendary "Mother of Philippine Dancing," was born in Lolomboy, Bocaue, in the Philippine Province of Bulacan, on March 9, 1899. She was the eldest of three children of Filipe Reyes and Juliana Santos Reyes of Manila.
Mar 9, 2019 · Fondly called the “Mother of Philippine Dancing,” Francisca Reyes-Aquino lived a life dedicated to preserving Filipino heritage through studying and teaching folk dances. Reyes-Aquino is the first National Artist for Dance.
Ang artikulong ito ay isang biyograhiya ni Francisca Reyes-Aquino, ang unang nagkataong Pambansang Alagad ng Sining sa Sayaw noong 1973. Nangungunang siyang nag-study ng katutubong sayaw at awit, nag-ipagtuloy sa pag-aaral at pag-angkla ng mga grupong may kinalaman sa sayaw.
March 9, 1899, Francisca Reyes-Aquino, the country's pioneer researcher on traditional Philippine folk dances and music and known as the mother Philippine folk dancing, was born in Lolomboy, Bocaue, Bulacan.
In electing FRANCISCA REYES AQUINO to receive the 1962 Ramon Magsaysay Award for Government Service, the Board of Trustees recognizes her original research on Filipino folk dance and music, preserving this rich heritage for future generations.
Jun 4, 2021 · Francisca Reyes Aquino dedicated her life to study, teach, and share to preserve our Philippine folkdance. Kudos to all her harworks.
