It was in 1947 that France and the Philippines signed a Treaty of Amity which established diplomatic relations with the two countries.
The Embassy has sponsored the participation of French actress, Ms. Uno Zigelbaum, for a special role in this musical.
Bayan Bayanan director and librettist Dr. Anton Juan was knighted twice by the French Government. To honor his contributions to the arts, the French Republique knighted him Juan Chevalier de l’Ordre des Arts et Lettres and Chevalier de l’Ordre National de Merit.