Augustinian of Bayawan Cultural Ensemble

𝐒𝐈𝐆𝐀 𝐏𝐀𝐋𝐔𝐓𝐀𝐖 𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐢𝐁𝐀𝐘𝐀𝐖 𝐒𝐀𝐘𝐀𝐖 𝐂𝐔𝐋𝐓𝐔𝐑𝐀𝐋 𝐒𝐇𝐎𝐖 𝐘𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐝𝐚𝐲’𝐬 𝐒𝐢𝐠𝐚 𝐏𝐚𝐥𝐮𝐭𝐚𝐰 𝐰𝐚𝐬 𝐚 𝐛𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐭𝐚𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭. As night embraced the shores of Bayawan, 𝐡𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐫𝐞𝐝𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐟𝐥𝐨𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐬 slowly drifted across the sea—each one carrying a wish, a prayer, and a hope released into the night. The waves 𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭. The crowd fell silent. And for a moment, everything felt still. 𝐢𝐁𝐀𝐘𝐀𝐖 𝐒𝐀𝐘𝐀𝐖 𝐂𝐔𝐋𝐓𝐔𝐑𝐀𝐋 𝐒𝐇𝐎𝐖 As the lanterns drifted away and the sea returned to calm, the night continued with the iBayaw Sayaw Cultural Show—a vibrant celebration of Philippine culture. Through powerful movements, colorful costumes, and rhythmic beats, the performers brought stories of tradition, identity, and unity to life. It was a night of shared dreams, quiet reflections, and renewed hope—reminding us that even 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐬𝐦𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐠𝐮𝐢𝐝𝐞 𝐮𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝. #SigaPalutaw2025 #iBayawSayaw #CityOfBayawan #KitaAngBayawan #CityCollegeOfBayawan #IBayawBayawan #25thSilverAnniversary #ExperienceBayawan

IN MEMORIAM

RAMON A. OBUSAN
National Artist for Dance

June 16, 1938 – December 21, 2006

Remembering a visionary who devoted his life to the preservation, study, and celebration of Philippine dance and cultural heritage. Through his relentless research, choreography, and scholarship, Ramon A. Obusan ensured that our rituals, traditions, and stories continue to live on—on stage and in the nation’s collective memory.

Your legacy moves with every step.
Forever dancing in the soul of Filipino culture.

IBAYAW SAYAW CULTURAL DANCE SHOWCASE at Hayahay Square, Boulevard Area (December 12, 2025 at 07:00 PM)

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Join us as some of Negros Oriental’s finest cultural dance troupes come together to celebrate the richness of our Filipino heritage. From the soulful movements of the Cordillera to the lively rural, Muslim, and Western-influenced dances—this showcase honors our diverse roots and keeps our traditions alive on stage.

Participating Cultural Dance Troupes:
1. HABAGATANG NEGROS (HANEG) CULTURAL DANCE TROUPE
2. AUGUSTINIAN OF BAYAWAN CULTURAL ENSEMBLE (ABCE)
3. KABILIN DANCE COMPANY OF NORSU- DUMAGUETE
4. KAHAYAG DANCE COMPANY PHILIPPINES INC.
5. SILLIMAN UNIVERSITY DANCE COMPANY (SUDC)

Let’s continue supporting the arts, preserving our culture, and celebrating the beauty of Filipino dance.
@25

Celebrate the spirit of Filipino Christmas with us!

The Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP) and the Ramon Obusan Folkloric Foundation Inc. proudly present the return of Vamos a Belén: Sama-samang Paggunita at Pagdiriwang — now on its 5th year!

More than just a performance, Vamos a Belén is a vibrant educational platform and a heartfelt celebration of Filipino Christmas traditions, highlighting the rich tapestry of our culture, faith, and community spirit.

Happening this December 19–20, 2025 at the Tanghalang Ignacio Gimenez (CCP Blackbox Theater).

For more information, we welcome your messages!
Vamos A Belen!

Get ready, Bayawan! 🌟

GARBO AGUSTINO 2025 is happening on December 13, 7PM at the Plaza Amphitheater! 🎄✨

A night of music, dance, and Christmas cheer awaits, PLUS fun games and surprising prizes you surely don’t want to miss! 🎁🎉

See you there! ❤️💚

“𝑵𝒐𝒃𝒐𝒅𝒚 𝒄𝒂𝒓𝒆𝒔 𝒊𝒇 𝒚𝒐𝒖 𝒄𝒂𝒏’𝒕 𝒅𝒂𝒏𝒄𝒆 𝒘𝒆𝒍𝒍. 𝑱𝒖𝒔𝒕 𝒈𝒆𝒕 𝒖𝒑 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒅𝒂𝒏𝒄𝒆.” – 𝑫𝒂𝒗𝒆 𝑩𝒂𝒓𝒓𝒚 💙🩵🤍

𝓓𝓪𝓰𝓱𝓪𝓷𝓰 𝓼𝓪𝓵𝓪𝓶𝓪𝓽, 𝓑𝓪𝔂𝓪𝔀𝓪𝓷 𝓒𝓲𝓽𝔂 𝓢𝓬𝓲𝓮𝓷𝓬𝓮 𝓪𝓷𝓭 𝓣𝓮𝓬𝓱𝓷𝓸𝓵𝓸𝓰𝔂 𝓒𝓮𝓷𝓽𝓮𝓻!

We are truly honored for the invitation to have ABCE perform during your 20th Founding Anniversary Celebration. It was a magical and enchanting night filled with beauty, elegance, and wit — a celebration that perfectly captured the spirit of excellence your institution embodies.

ABCE proudly showcased Chavacano de Zamboanga and Valse Zamboangueña, two iconic cultural dances that reflect the rich heritage and vibrant history of Zamboanga City. These dances intertwine the elegance of Hispanic influence with the unique identity of the Chavacano people, celebrating a tradition that continues to live in the hearts of every Zamboangueño.

Congratulations, BCSTEC, and thank you for allowing us to share a piece of our culture on your special milestone!

𝒜𝒟 𝒜𝒮𝒯𝑅𝒜 𝒫𝐸𝑅 𝒮𝐸𝒩𝒯𝐼𝒜𝑀 𝐸𝒯 𝒮𝒜𝒫𝐼𝐸𝒩𝒯𝐼𝒜𝑀 🩷🩶

𝓣𝓸 𝓱𝓾𝓰𝔂𝓪𝔀 𝓪𝓷𝓭 𝓫𝓮𝔂𝓸𝓷𝓭! 💙🩵🤍

📸 Cassandra Fotoz