The Philippine Folk Dance Society – Cebu Chapter held the 1st Inter-School Folk Dance Contest last August 17 at the Rudolf Rahman Cultural Center at the University of San Carlos, South Campus.
The dance contest was conceptualized by the organization’s dynamic officers headed by Mrs. Francita P. Pacana of the University of San Carlos, Physical Education Department. This was the result of the six echo folk dance workshops rendered by the organization. Hard work, devotion, and commitment to the cause of the organization and the support of individuals, government and non-government institutions made this contest a reality.
“This event was a dream come true, another milestone for the PFDS - Cebu Chapter. For the past two years we have been dreaming of this contest to happen, and now it has come to a reality,” Pacana said.
The schools which participated were Araneta Learning Center of Bogo City, Opao Elementary School of Mandaue City and Dumanjug Central School for the elementary category, and, Ramon M. Durano Sr. Foundation - Science and Technology Education Center of Danao City, St. Theresa’s College, Araneta Learning Center in Balamban, UV-Mandaue Campus, Sisters of Mary School in Talisay City, Cebu Roosevelt Memorial Colleges in Bogo City, and Araneta Learning Center in Medellin.
The winners in the elementary category were 1st place – Opao Elementary School, 2nd place and Best in Costume awardee – Dumanjug Central School, 3rd place – Araneta Learning Center.
Winners in the secondary category were 1st place – Araneta Learning Center of Balamban, 2nd place and Best in Costume awardee – St. Theresa’s College and 3rd place - UV-Mandaue Campus.
More power to PFDS-CC!