Leyte Dance Theatre: Bayan Ko (Beloved Country)

Bayan Ko is a signature song that tells the history of the Filipino
struggle for freedom from the clutches of Spanish dominations and
servitude to the present emancipation of the working class from the
ravages of corruption of government officials. Bayan Ko is the story of
every Filipino who yearns for real freedom- freedom from want, freedom
from hunger, freedom from oppression and from all remnants of
repression in the Philippines. The songs arranged for the Leyte Dance
Theatre by noted composer-arranger Mr Melvin Corpin, infuses the
passion of this seemingly never-ending struggle translated into
contemporary dance movements that challenge the artistry and lyrical
capabilities of the LDT dancers. This piece is choreographed by Jerry
Mores and artistically directed by Jess de Paz.