Ligaya Fernando-Amilbangsa
Ligaya Fernando-Amilbangsa | |
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Fernando-Amilbangsa in 2019 | |
| Born | Ligaya Fernando-Amilbangsa October 9, 1942 San Juan, City of Greater Manila, Philippines |
| Education | Far Eastern University |
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| Spouse |
Datu Punjungan Amilbangsa
(m. 1964; died 1987) |
| Children | 2 (inc. Grace) |
| Parents |
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| Relatives | Bayani Fernando (brother) |
| Career | |
| Current group | Tambuli Cultural Troupe Integrated Performing Arts Guild AlunAlun Dance Circle |
| Dances | Pangalay |
Ligaya Fernando-Amilbangsa (born October 9, 1942) is a Filipino dancer and academic known for her studies and promotion of the pangalay dance tradition of the southern Philippines and is a recipient of the Ramon Magsaysay Award.
She was nominated by former senator Miriam Defensor Santiago to be included in the list of National Living Treasures or Gawad Manlilika ng Bayan (GAMABA), the highest honor bestowed on individuals who have contributed immensely on indigenous culture and arts.