Baguio Councilor Betty Lourdes Tabanda lauded the University of Cordilleras (UC) recent win at the Aliwan Fiesta 2024.
In an approved resolution Tabanda with the entire City Council congratulated and extended “The profoundest commendation of the City Government of Baguio to the University of the Cordilleras Center for Creative Production for their Panagbenga Flower Festival performance which captured the Pride of Place Special Award and as Runner-up in the Street dance competition of the Aliwan Fiesta 2024 held on June 27-29, 2024 at the Cultural Center of the Philippines Complex, Pasay City.”
Tabanda said the Aliwan Fiesta 2024 brings the vibrant culture of the Philippines to together not only to compete but to showcase the beauty and diversity of the cultures of the Philippines in the annual event that features colorful street dance performances, elaborate float competitions, lively concerts and the quest for Aliwan Festival Queen.
The UC delegation performed the “Panagbenga Flower Festival,” and was among the 15 Street dance contestants from the different regions of the country.
Tabanda said “The upbeat dance steps, stunning costumes, and lively choreographies wowed the audience and earned the approval and admiration of the judges. City of Baguio is profoundly proud and honored by this feat earned by the University of the Cordilleras Center for Creative Production contingent. The grand display of the Cordillera culture through sequences of movement, costume, and rhythmic body movements exhibits the rich culture of the region through this performing art.”
The Aliwan Fiesta is dubbed to be the ultimate feast for the senses, and since its inception in 2003, it has grown to massive proportions, surpassing all expectations, and now playing a lead role in bridging regional differences while manifesting our culture of peace and making festival tourism a potent force in creative industries development.
It is organized by Manila Broadcasting Company, Cultural Center of the Philippines, City Government of Manila, and City Government of Pasay. Maria Elena Catajan
