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.

Embassy of France, Erehwon Cooperate on Bayan Bayanan for France-Philippines series of celebration events

Marc Piton, Counselor for Cooperation and Cultural Affairs of the French Embassy (middle, right) meets with Director Anton Juan, Erehwon’s Rafael Benitez and Regina Samson,and Marketer Joshua Cesar Chan, for the areas of cooperation in the production of Bayan Bayanan.
Marc Piton, Counselor for Cooperation and Cultural Affairs of the French Embassy (middle, right) meets with Director Anton Juan, Erehwon’s Rafael Benitez and Regina Samson,and Marketer Joshua Cesar Chan, for the areas of cooperation in the production of Bayan Bayanan.