Various dance groups from Negros Oriental and Occidental converged in Dumaguete City Sept. 23 to celebrate the universal language of dance: be it salsa, ballet, hip-hop, folk, or modern to the appreciation of the assembled crowd.
Mayor Felipe Antonio Remollo commended the participating dance groups for showcasing their talents and skills in solidarity with Dumaguete’s celebration of Sandurot Festival and the 75th Diamond Jubilee charter anniversary of the capital city of Negros Oriental.
Among the participating groups were the Poseidon Dance Theater, Makawiwili Dance Troupe, Kagayon Dance Troupe, Kinaadman Dance Troupe, Habagatang Negros Cultural Dance Troupe, Kinaadman Dance Troupe, Silliman University Dance Company, MEV Dance, NORSU Kabilin Dance Troupe, Sidlakan Dance Company, Dumaguete DanceSport Team, Skip Dance Family, and the Dumaguete City National High School-Special Program in the Arts.
The organizers said that Sandurot’s Hiniusang Sayaw beautifully blends traditional and modern dance styles from various communities and institutions in Negros Island as they converge in Dumaguete City for this year’s Sandurot Festival.
The event not only highlights the diverse heritage but also celebrates the spirit of unity and friendship, the very essence of Sandurot that defines our people, the city said. “Each dance tells a story – stories of our ancestors, our struggles and our victories. Through these performances, we collectively honor our roots while embracing the evolution of our culture.” ||
