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University of the Philippines Concert Chorus - A Huge Hit In Caithness Once Again

The Rotary Club of Thurso sponsored concert by the University of the Philippines Concert Chorus played to full house at Thurso High School on Monday evening and a further big audience is expected for their second concert to night, Tuesday 12th August.

 

The Chorus make a welcome return to Thurso after a six year gap.  The choir are one of the World�s best and their Monday performance was ample evidence of their quality.  Having moved on from the Aberdeen International Youth Festival and recently from performing abroad on their world tour the group will continue to tour the globe for the 14th time until November.

 

The UPCC holds the singular honour of being the only choir in the world to be invited a record ten times to the Aberdeen International Youth Festival.  The choir has also appeared at four Royal Command Performances.

 

Members of the choir are being hosted on their visit by Rotarians and friends.

 

Notes
The Philippines is a country in SE Asia made up of over 7000 islands of which around 880 are inhabited.  The islands lie between the Pacific Ocean and the South China Sea.  Most people are Filipinos with a small number of Chinese and others.  the main industries are agriculture, fishing and forestry.  The mining industry has become an important sector as has the production of clothing and other goods sold on the world market.  Tourism has been one of the fastest growing industries in recent years.  The country has many aspects and the mixture of mountains and coastal places attracts a growing number of visitors.  The country was invaded by Japan  and occupied between 1943 and 1945.  The country became independent in 1946.  The population is now over 60 million.