27/04/2025
The RTU Kultura Rizalia Dance Troupe is beyond grateful for the opportunity to be part of the ๐๐ง๐ญ๐๐ซ๐ง๐๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง๐๐ฅ ๐๐๐ง๐๐ ๐๐๐ฒ ๐
๐๐ฌ๐ญ 2025, held last ๐๐ฉ๐ซ๐ข๐ฅ 24, 2025 at the ๐๐๐ฆ๐ฌ๐ฎ๐ง๐ ๐๐๐ซ๐๐จ๐ซ๐ฆ๐ข๐ง๐ ๐๐ซ๐ญ๐ฌ ๐๐ก๐๐๐ญ๐๐ซ, ๐๐ข๐ซ๐๐ฎ๐ข๐ญ ๐๐๐ค๐๐ญ๐ข!
It was truly a heartwarming celebration of culture, artistry, and history, and we are deeply honored to have shared the stage with so many remarkable dance groups from across the Philippines. Through our performance of โ๐ณ๐๐๐-๐ณ๐๐๐๐๐๐: ๐ป๐๐ ๐ด๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐ ๐ท๐๐๐๐๐,โ we proudly brought to life the rich stories and traditions of the Yakan community โ celebrating our own heritage through every movement and rhythm.
The audienceโs cheers, warm presence, and overwhelming support inspire us to continue carrying the spirit of Filipino culture onto every stage we step on.
This meaningful experience would not have been possible without the invaluable support of many individuals and institutions. Our deepest gratitude goes to:
โข Ayala Corporation
โข Samsung Performing Arts Theater
โข Rizal Technological University
โข Assoc. Prof. Evelyn Dagami, CAU Director
โข The Cultural Affairs Unit staff and advisers
โข RTU Kultura Rizalia Dance Troupe alumni
โข Sir Rommel P. Serrano and Dave Parsley Lavalle of Kalilayan Folkloric Group
โข Guidance of our former trainer-adviser, Sir Allan Carlo Piol
โข Dance Researcher of Yakan Dance Suite Sir Francis Earl Pasilan
โข The passionate and dedicated members of RTU Kultura Rizalia Dance Troupe
โข Ms. Angel May S. Lapinig, for her creative vision that brought our performance to life
We extend our thanks to the organizers of International Dance Day Fest 2025 for bringing together an inspiring community of artists and enthusiasts who celebrate the beauty of dance and culture.
As we celebrate this milestone, we look forward to more seasons of sharing, inspiring, and honoring the richness of our traditions through the art of dance.