The 36th National Folkdance Workshop Held in Dapitan City

By Jong Cadion

PAGADIAN CITY, Zamboanga del Sur (May 24, 2016) – Following the challenging holding of the May 9, 2016 national and local elections, Dapitan City officials have their hands full again with the hosting of another 3-day national event which is the 36th National Folkdance Workshop held at Dapitan City Cultural Arts Center started Monday to Wednesday.

Dapitan City Tourism Officer Apple Marie Agolong said the activities is in partnership of the Philippine Folk Dance Society and the City Government of Dapitan whose main facilitator is the Chair of the Committee on Heritage, Culture and Arts in the person of Councilor Alemarlo B. Dagpin for and on behalf of City Mayor Rosalina Garcia Jalosjos and Mr. Peter Macrohon, Director of Singhay Dapitan.

Agolong said the workshop is being attended by over 1,200 participants from different places all over the country which is composed of choreographers, teachers and students who has a passion for dancing.

She added that the workshop is also being attended by the UP Filipiniana Dance Group as a guest performers.

Meanwhile, as part of Dapitan City's Celebration of Heritage Month, the holding of another Santacruzan is slated on May 31, 2016 at 5:00pm featuring 15 Sagalas and 1 Reyna Elena, the City Tourism Officer disclosed.