PANABO CITY – Davao del Norte State College (DNSC), through its Sociocultural Affairs Unit, hosted the Pangalay Dance and Tausig Arts Training-Workshop from November 14 to 16, 2025, in celebration of the 28th Indigenous Peoples Month. The activity was organized by the Philippine Association of State Universities and Colleges (PASUC) Region XI.
The training-workshop, themed “Weaving Culture, Enriching Future: Empowering Indigenous Communities as Bedrock of Sustainable Development”, featured trainers Joy Grace R. Cruz and Jimo B. Angeles of the AlunAlun Dance Circle, who guided participants through hands-on sessions in Pangalay and Tausug dance techniques.
Participants included the DNSC Dance Troupe as well as representatives from Davao de Oro State College and the University of Southeastern Philippines. The program was divided into a training and workshop proper, culminating in a recital showcasing the skills and cultural expressions learned during the sessions.
In her message, College President Joy M. Sorrosa emphasized the importance of preserving cultural heritage, “As Filipinos, we are blessed with a rich tapestry of cultural dances and arts, each one a vibrant thread anchored in our unique cultural identity. These art forms are not relics of the past; they are the living soul of our nation. They remind us of where we come from and who we are. To keep them alive is to strengthen the very foundation of our national character.”
