Bahaghari takes silver, bronze at Laguna folk dance contest

Bahaghari Cultural Dance Group members receive their 2nd Place and 3rd Place trophies at the 2nd Laguna Folk Dance Competition. With them (from right, standing) are choreographer Ms. Precious Sarah A. Añoso, school principal Mr. Daniel Ezra A. Añoso, school administrator Miriam A. Añoso, and group adviser Ms. Perla E. Drilon.

The Bahaghari Cultural Dance Group (BCDG) of Rainbow Institute of Learning, Inc. took home a double podium finish in their debut appearance at the 2nd Laguna Folk Dance Competition, Nov. 28, 2017, at the Laguna Sports Complex in Sta. Cruz, Laguna. BCDG landed in 2nd place in the Junior and Senior High Category and 3rd place in the Elementary Category of the competition.

The junior and senior high school team competed against 11 other teams from different schools in Laguna. Participants in this category chose between Polkabal and Jotabal. BCDG performed the Polkabal as their contest piece which landed them in 2nd place and the best among the teams who performed Polkabal.

The elementary team also competed against 11 other teams. In this category, teams chose between Tinolabong and Subli. BCDG performed Tinolabong which earned them their 3rd place finish. They were also the highest ranking team among those who performed Tinolabong.

The junior and senior high school team members are BCDG president Janne Gladys Tiosen (Grade 11), Mark Henson Vargas (Grade 11), Danna Erika Mapalad (Grade 11), King Rowan de Castro (Grade 11), Mark Herson Vargas (Grade 10), Careyn Lhyne Abogado (Grade 10), Aldrin Rosales (Grade 8), and Therice Junel Nogrado (Grade 7).

The elementary team members are Danella Joyce Roque (Grade 6), Kyle Danielle Lozande (Grade 6), Miel Amber Ventura (Grade 6), Sammuel Rhoye Gonzales (Grade 5), Kriz Emmanuel Opinion (Grade 5), Dhoreen Lhyne Abogado (Grade 5), Carl James Intia (Grade 5), and Hannah Chazey Pilongo (Grade 4).

San Antonio de Padua College Foundation of Pila, Laguna, Inc. took 1st place while STI College of Sta. Cruz, Laguna was in 3rd place in the junior and senior high school category.

In the elementary category, Sta. Cruz Central Elementary School bagged the 1st prize while Pila Central Elementary School landed in 2nd place.

The competition also featured an open category which was participated by three performing groups: Sining Kalinangan Dance Troupe (1st place), Liksilaw Dance Troupe (2nd place), and PUP Siglaw (3rd place).