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These musical geniuses are a class of their own, their foothold have molded and shaped the musical scene of Hong Kong.
Through their pursuit of love and passion for music, they have paved the way for generations of Filipino to be admired,
recognized, welcomed, and to be employed in Hong Kong as musicians.
Our sincere appreciation, thanks, and salute to each and every single Filipino musician, past and present, whose talent,
professionalism and contribution have made a difference here in Hong Kong, be it big or small. Maraming, Maraming
Salamat Po!
MINSTRELS OF ASIA
They served as
volunteers with the
Royal Hong Kong
1950’s Regiment (police
TINO GATCHALIAN (first from left) with force) or Hong Kong
Auxiliary Force ARTURO DIMANLIG
BAND of TODAY
1960’s 1960’s
TONY CARPIO (center) and the LITA MENDOZA with CELSO CARILLO
CORSAIRS (on piano) and his band
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BALITANG KONSULADO DECEMBER 2005
1960’s 1970’s
NONOY OCAMPO (center) VIC CRISTOBAL (second from right)
with MAJOR and MINOR and his band
1980’s
REMY M. SABINANO, SOPRANO, with 1980’s
the 65 PC. FILIPINO BRASS BAND, NIKKI FLORES (center)
conducted by REY CRISTOBAL and the LINICS
1980’s
CRIS BABIDA (center) 1990’s
with his BIG BAND ERNESTO CORPUZ
2000’s
Bottom Photo:
Berry Yaneza (center)
together with the
China Coast Jazzmen
BERRY YANEZA
1990’s
BADING TUASON