DHIKA Ignites Luneta with Indigenous Rhythms and Diaspora Pride – Don’t Miss This Free Cultural Epic!
As part of its Concert at the Park series and in celebration of the founding anniversary of the Department of Tourism, the National Parks Development Committee proudly presents:
ADHIKA
featuring the
PHILIPPINE BARANGGAY FOLK DANCE TROUPE – Manila
and the
PARANGAL DANCE COMPANY – California, USA
📅 May 11, 2025 | Sunday
🕠 5:30 PM
📍 Open Air Auditorium, Rizal Park, Luneta, Manila
🎟️ Free Admission | Open to the Public
ADHIKA also features honored Culture Bearers:
🔸 Kalinga: Ophelia Grace Addom
🔸 Kalinga: Karl Duane Cusay Bawer
🔸 Maguindanaon: Faisal Monal
🔸 Tausug: Airia Askalani Obeso
Co-directed by Ronnie del Barrio and Eric Solano, ADHIKA is a stirring, vibrant collaboration showcasing the richness of Philippine indigenous and traditional dance—breathing life into the rhythms, rituals, and stories that shape the Filipino spirit.
More than a performance, ADHIKA is a living tribute to the cultural roots of the Philippines. From the festive dances of Luzon to the sacred traditions of Mindanao and Sulu, every piece invites audiences to journey through the diverse landscapes of Filipino identity.
ADHIKA is a call to remember and celebrate—honoring cultural bearers, inspiring future generations, and preserving the legacy of indigenous traditions as living, evolving, and proudly Filipino.
About the Artists:
The Philippine Baranggay Folk Dance Troupe (PB)
Founded in the 1940s as a mixed dance class at Philippine Normal College (now PNU) by Dr. Paz Cielo Angeles-Belmonte, PB is the longest-running Philippine cultural performance troupe of its kind. Now under Creative Director Ronnie del Barrio, PB has spent over seven decades showcasing traditional and tribal dance across the Philippines, ASEAN, and the world—training generations of educators and artists through workshops, events, and performances.
The Parangal Dance Company
Based in the unceded Ramaytush Ohlone Territory (San Francisco, CA), Parangal is a Filipino folk dance and music company whose mission is to preserve and promote Philippine heritage through research, education, and performance. As a cultural bridge, Parangal connects Filipinos in diaspora to their roots, fostering pride, identity, and global appreciation of Philippine traditions.
📩 For inquiries:
Ronnie del Barrio – +63 945 557 2161
📧 Email: hello@philippinebaranggay.com
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