The 17th Annual Pilipino Cultural Celebration is production under the Filipino Student Association of UC Santa Cruz. The Pilipino Cultural Celebration strives to provide students with a space where they can explore various forms of creative expression while allowing them to delve into the core of Filipino awareness. The Pilipino Cultural Celebration also welcomes and invites people of other ethnicities to join us in our exploration of cultural identity. One of the underlying goals of this production is to entertain AND educate ourselves and our greater community.

The six performing aspects of FSA that perform for this production include:

- Haluan (Hip-Hop Dance Troupe)
- Isang Himig (A capella Choir)
- Kasama (Ballroom Dance Troupe)
- Pagkakakaisa Dance Troupe (Traditional Filipino Dance)
- People Power (Theater troupe)
- Tech Crew Ninjas (Tech and Set Builders)

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SYNOPSIS

In a country where the government has taken complete control of the nation, where a president became a dictator, where the people lived in fear, lives one girl who learns what it's like to live in one of the Philippines' most historical times. Under the Marcos regime, Luning-ning and her friends come of age during martial law. While in Manila, they cannot escape the realities of oppression and are propelled to fight against the injustices of their people. Bayan follows Luning-ning's life against the backdrop of the tumultous period from the beginning of martial law to the People Power movement that ended the Marcos regime.

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If you any questions, comments, or concerns, please feel free to message and/or e-mail us at our respective e-mail addresses:

-pcc17.fsa@gmail.com
-haluan.fsa@gmail.com
-isanghimig.fsa@gmail.com
-kasama.fsa@gmail.com
-pdt.fsa@gmail.com
-peoplepower.fsa@gmail.com
-techcrewninjas.fsa@gmail.com

We invite you to join us in what will be one of the most gratifying experiences of your college career.

Sincerely Yours,
Rob Cruz & Tyrone Ignacio
PCC 17 Co-Chairs (read less)

The 17th Annual Pilipino Cultural Celebration is production under the Filipino Student Association of UC Santa Cruz. The Pilipino Cultural Celebration strives to provide students with a space where they can explore various forms of creative expression while allowing them to delve into the core of Filipino awareness. The Pilipino Cultural Celebration also welcomes and invites people of other ethnicities to join us in our exploration of cultural identity. One of the underlying goals of this... (read more)