WATCH: Enthusiastic Sign Language Interpreter At Coldplay Manila Concert Goes Viral
A sign language interpreter recently went viral on Facebook for making the Filipino deaf community's Coldplay concert experience unforgettable.
On Wednesday, When In Manila re-uploaded a clip from an original video posted by Archie Drilon, showing an enthusiastic sign language interpreter named Bayani Generoso Jr. dancing and signing all Coldplay songs in Filipino sign language (FSL).
The re-uploaded video quickly gained over 900,000 views and almost 1,000 comments on the social media platform.
Netizens praised Generoso for his passion for serving the deaf community.
"You deserve a snappy salute, Sir!" commented one netizen on Facebook.
Another wrote, "He performed so well and with so much fun, energy and passion. You are super inspiring, Sir!"
"Inclusivity at its best. Congratulations on empowering our deaf community," someone else opined.
"[You are] an angel for those PWDs who also want to enjoy the show!" commented a fourth user.
According to Drilon, who attended the second day of Coldplay's "Music of the Spheres" concert at the Philippine Arena last Jan. 20, Bayani danced and signed the British rock band's songs for him and five other friends.
"Thank you very much, Sir Bayani Generoso Jr. for being the most amazing interpreter to interpret all COLDPLAY songs! The way you create your signs is very creative, inspiring and unique!" Drilon wrote on Facebook.
He continued, "Thanks to Live Nation Philippines and Coldplay for bringing the most amazing accessibility that most deaf fans definitely need -- sign language accessibility that we had for the first time ever!"
Per PhilStar Global, the FSL interpreter provided by concert promoter Live Nation Philippines was aided by a ring light and the full lyrics of each song on the band's setlist.
He signed and danced for the deaf community in a special section allocated for them on the VIP ground area.
Coldplay spent two magical nights with Filipino fans on Jan. 19 and 20 at the Philippine Arena in Bulacan, Philippines.
To promote togetherness for hard-of-hearing fans at concerts, Coldplay incorporates elements to give the band's supporters a more inclusive audience experience, per CBS News.
To promote inclusivity on tour, the band provides a local sign language interpreter, as well as SUBPACs (wearable, bass-delivering vests), sensory bags, a mobile sensory refuge station and a touch tour for blind guests at each tour show.
