By Abegail G. Lapating, Elyn Joy B. Estimada, and Mary Angel Lou S. Tribiano
ILOILO CITY–West Visayas State University (WVSU) Panayana Cultural Group and Irong-Irong Dance Company showcased the talent of Taga-West, during the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Exhibit, spearheaded by the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) Region VI.
The Panayana Cultural Group rendered the Opening Prayer, Philippine National Anthem, ASEAN Hymn, Iloilo City Hymn, and CHED Hymn. The Irong-Irong Dance Company performed an Indonesian cultural dance.
The exhibit unveiled the ASEAN countries’ cultural clothing and native foods, in celebration of the association’s 55th Founding Anniversary.
With the theme, A Showcase of ASEAN Culture and Education, colleges and universities represented the ASEAN countries, through dance and costumes.
Aklan State University – Laos
Capiz State University – Malaysia
Central Philippine University – Philippines
Guimaras State University – Thailand
Iloilo Science and Technology University – Cambodia
Iloilo State College of Fisheries – Vietnam
University of Antique – Brunei
Colegio de San Jose – Myanmar
Northern Iloilo State University – Singapore
West Visayas State University – Indonesia
The ASEAN Exhibit commenced on September 26 and concluded on September 30, at Robinsons Mall, Jaro, Iloilo City.