Since 1995, Ballet Manila has been creating unforgettable performances on stage. As the acclaimed storytellers on toes, they have breathed life to an amazing range of classical and contemporary fare. The Ballet Manila Archives celebrates some of those moments from the company’s first 25 years through this series.

Dance has always been one of the most important tools in discovering and exploring different cultures. The second act of The Nutcracker illustrates this the best with a sampling of dances from different parts of the world.

As we celebrate the Chinese New Year, we share this excerpt of the Chinese Dance — representing tea in the fabled Land of Sweets — as performed by Mylene Aggabao and Gerardo Francisco Jr. from Ballet Manila's 2013 production of The Nutcracker.