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“Gintong Ani” or “Golden Harvest” is a CLSU-based cultural performing arts group which aims to enhance and promote the heritage and cultural awareness of the University and the community. Gintong Ani is one of the best Performing Arts Groups for “WOW PHILIPPINES” which was sponsored by the Department of Tourism in the Philippines. The group has already made international tours in Thailand and the USA in 2007, and is scheduled to perform in China and Singapore in 2008.
The Bungkos Palay Performing Arts Foundation was formed on November 15, 2004. It consists of a congregation of young talents from different schools of the city. As the premier artistic troupe of the first and only science city in the Philippines, the Bungkos Palay Performing Arts Foundation was awarded the Philippines Best Cultural Group in the recent Aliw Awards 2007 ceremony. It is the only group in the Philippines which has helped to promote the United Nations Millenium Development Goals through dances and social artistry. Bungkos Palay was invited to perform at the Development Academy of the Philippines in Tagaytay City, Cavite during the “Innovative Ledership through Social Artistry Seminar” on July 9, 2005. Foreign dignitaries witnessed their powerful performance and gave a standing ovation during their finale.
“Pandanggo” comes from the Spanish dance “fandango” which is characterised by lively steps and clapping while following a varying ¾ beat. Pandanggo requires excellent balancing skills to maintain the stability of three “tinggoy”, or oil lamps which are placed on the head and at the back of each hand. This famous dance of grace and balance originated from Lubang Island, Mindoro.
People from the Yami Tribe have lived and worked on Taiwan’s Tai Tung’s Orchid Island (Lanyu) for centuries, depending on the sea for their livelihood. Their intimate connection with the Pacific Ocean is reflected in their culture. The men, for example, often wear narrow loin clothes when fishing or hunting, and they navigate the waters in traditionally decorated canoes. Their simple attire expresses their intimate relationship with the sea and they are often regarded as sons of the sea.
Founded in 2001, Zu-Yun Cultural Music and Dance Group has recruited numerous passionate indigenous youths to learn and practise traditional folk dance. They have performed in various international festivals and events in countries such as Japan, Germany, Canada, France, England and Australia.
Revellers will also be entertained by African Tribal Dancers, Brazilian Samba Dancers, and Salsa Dancers from the ACTFA School of Dance & Performance Arts!
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