The Significance of PACN and Culture Nights
Gongs beat in a rhythmic motion. The dancers’ flick of their wrists and pulsing footwork is dramatized by the ringing sound of the Philippine gandingan. The kulintang ensemble chimes throughout, […]
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One Girl, Four Years of PACN
The first day I walked up to the Kababayan booth at the Anteater Involvement Fair my freshman year of college, the first thing I asked was, “How can I be a part […]
When You Put Yourself Out There, What is to Come of Yourself: Art, Dance, Music, Culture
It is so strange to go from a moment of complete joy to only be plunged back into a multitude of responsibilities that have been riding down your back. It’s […]
Because I miss “Maria Clara” from Kababayan at UCI’s 34th PACN (4-19-2013)
Click here for my PACN 34 “thank you” note. Kababayan at UCI’s 34th Annual PACN Maria Clara Dance Suite (April 19, 2013) Choreographed by: Rachel Ann Cauilan & Christopher DeLeon Princesa ng […]
Because PACN 35 is on its way and I can’t quite believe it, yet
Kababayan at UCI’s PACN 34: Behind the Scenes [Recap Trailer] Because not only did it takes me hours to compile this short little video from last year’s PACN but, I […]
Thank you Maria Clara, Kababayan @ UCI’s PACN XXXIV (April 19, 2013)
Kababayan at UCI’s PACN XXXIV has been a wonderful experience, and I’m so glad to know that this has been one of our strongest performances in years. I know that […]
PACN XXXIV. Kababayan @ UCI. 5 Days.
(Original post at rachelannc.tumblr.com)
What My Culture Has Taught Me: A Memoir to my Time with ‘Kariktan’ and Growing-up
Within the past week, I have been, I guess you could say, “furiously” diving into the hidden treasures of my home, family and culture by scavenging the various cultural preservations and […]
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