CCA showcases Kapampangan culture in songs, dances

• Source: http://punto.com.ph/News/Article/27992/Volume-10-No-113/Feature-Article/CCA-showcases-Kapampangan-culture-in-songs-dances
• Wednesday, August 30, 2017

By Aryolyn P. Gopez and Renzo Gio Tiomico (OJT/AUF)

ANGELES CITY – A showcase of Kapampangan songs and dances was held at the City College of Angeles (CCA) here on Friday as a tribute to Kapampangan roots.

The CCA’s Sayaw Angeleño Dance Troupe and CCA Chorale performed during the week-long event dubbed: Paruminggung Kapagmasusian King Amanung Sisuan.

The event started with a dance performance featuring Kapampangan folk dances with western influences such as Danza, Aro Katimyas na ning Dalaga and Paseo de Bacolor.

It was followed by the CCA Chorale singing Kapampangan songs and Pulosa among others such as Kuliat/Angeles, Seselan na Kamu, Atin Cu Pung Singsing, Himnu Ning Angeles.

Rural dances were also performed such as Subli, Padwasan and Salakban.

The Paruminggung Kapagmasusian King Amanung Sisuan started on August 22 until the 25th where activities were lined up about the Kapampangan language and culture.

“It’s our way of paying tribute and homage to our very own Kapampangan roots, to our heritage,” said Richard Daenos, CCA president.

He added that the event their way of celebrating the “Buwan ng Wika” but to make it more special they made it Kapampangan themed “as a way of going back to our roots.”

The Gayak Exhibit marked the opening of the week-long event that showcased collections of Philippine indigenous costumes and instruments.

Also featured was the Apag Angeleño which featured the culinary talents of renowned Kapampangan cook Lillian Borromeo.

A two-day showing of the film Amigo by John Sayles which is an American- Filipino drama detailing and addressing US imperialism in the Philippines was also held.

Kapampangan language and culture advocate Michael Pangilinan also gave a lecture on Amanung Sisuan and what Kapampangans should know about their language.

The event was capped with the Basulto which showcased Kapampangan songs and dances.