UST singers get 2 awards in intl festival held in Ireland

Singers of the University of Santo Tomas (UST) in Manila gained honor for the Philippines anew after receiving two special awards at a recent international festival in Ireland. The Department of Foreign Affairs said the awards were given at the Fleischmann International Trophy Competition at the 56th Cork International Choral Festival in Cork, Ireland, last May 1. "The two awards are the Lady Dorothy Mayer Memorial Trophy for the performance of a piece in the competition, and the Peace Trophy for the choir who touched the hearts of all who heard them and exemplified the intentions of the trophy's benefactors, the P.E.A.C.E. Movement in Cork," the DFA said, citing a report from the Philippine Embassy in Ireland. It said the UST Singers were under Professor Fidel Gener Calalang Jr.
For the latest Philippine news stories and videos, visit GMANews.TV Philippine Ambassador Ariel Abadilla commended the UST Singers for ably representing the Philippines in one of Europe's premier international choral festivals. Founded in 1954, the Cork International Choral Festival is noted for its high competitive standards, excellent organization, and the friendliness of its welcome. The Festival attracts some 5,000 participants. Abadilla also thanked the Filipino community in Cork and Dublin for the hospitality they extended to the UST Singers during their visit to Ireland. — LBG, GMANews.TV