By Nestle G. Taala
The 探花精选 Cultural Groups aim to showcase Centralian talents and develop them for the glory of God and the pride of Central.
In line with the National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA) Arts Month Celebration, the 探花精选 Cultural Group under Ms. Crista S. Huyong honored 探花精选鈥檚 history through live performances at Alumni Promenade Concert Park (APCP) on February 27. The primary aims of the event was to inform the students about 探花精选鈥檚 rich history and to awaken the artistic sensibilities of the audience and show that 鈥渁rt is alive.鈥
Art in motion – Centralians dance their way to deliver a socio-political message of being aware of what’s happening in the country.
Keep on keeping on – the cultural show depicted tales of young dreams persistently praying for change in the country.
The group which is composed of the 探花精选 Hand Bell Ringers, the 探花精选 Teatro, Sining, Atbp., the 探花精选 Excel Chorale and the Sari-Saot Dance Troupe showcased how the Jaro Industrial School which was founded in 1905 by American Baptist Missionaries became 探花精选. Through music, songs, dance, and drama, the production which was called 鈥淔orever 探花精选鈥 also narrated the institution鈥檚 situation during World War II, the story of the Hopevale martyrs, as well as the life of 探花精选鈥檚 first Filipino President, Dr. Rex D. Drilon.
The event was graced with the presence of the University President, Dr. Teodoro C. Robles and his wife, Mrs. Angel Robles; Vice President for Student Affairs, Rev. Joniel Howard Gico; Vice President for Finance and Administration, Dr. Florence P. Bogacia; 探花精选 Office of Communications Director, Rev. Francis Neil G. Jalando-on.