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 […]
“The Journey of a Brown Girl” as incredibly important theater project for any Pinay Woman
A couple of months ago, I had went to go see and support fellow UC Irvine Kababayan alumnae Jana Lynne Umipig and her newest experimental theater project, “The Journey of a […]
PACN XXXV Remembered
Everything still seems like a blur to me. The nature of how things panned out this year was both fortunate and unfortunate. Day by day, week by week, month by […]
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 […]
On Growing Up with a Gnarls Barkley Cover of “Crazy” by Ayana Giann & Rachel Ann
“The people who are meant to be in your life will always gravitate back toward you, no matter how far they wander.” Gnarls Barkley – Crazy (Cover by Ayana Giann […]
Losing all Raunch and Snarkiness through Kate Earl’s “Honey”
Finals week is that one rare and special little week that–although stressful–allows you the time to do whatever you want. You’ve no classes to attend and nowhere in particular to be […]
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 We Want You to “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas,” Now (Judy Garland/Frank Sinatra Cover)
Rachel Ann Cauilan & Gelline Ibarrola – Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas (Judy Garland/Frank Sinatra Cover) With my very dear and talented friend Gelline… And because the quarter is […]
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 […]
Why I love Kate Earl and her “Wicked Love,” live at Last.fm Live
Kate Earl – Wicked Love (Live at Last.fm Live, 11/3/2012) Sunday’s the day to discover new music! Ever since I met and saw Kate Earl opening for Matchbox Twenty and […]
My rendition of “One Woman Army” by Kate Earl
Kate Earl – One Woman Army (Acoustic Instrumental Cover) Because Kate Earl is the woman! Yes, maybe winning free tickets to her upcoming concert with MB20 and the GGDolls has […]
Are You Still Being Creative? with Dante Basco
(via http://rachelannc.tumblr.com/post/51521195573) “That’s a cute sweater,” he told me, looking down at my cardigan. “That’s a cute… polo… shirt?” I awkwardly replied. “Do you remember me? I met you a year ago,” […]
To mobilize your passions to the motherland (13th Annual Kababayan Conference, “(re)Ignite from Within”)
(via rachelannc.tumblr.com/post/49758052891) This past Saturday, Kababayan at UC Irvine held its 13th annual “KabaCon,” or Kababayan Conference: “(re)Ignite from Within.” After a 3-year hiatus, I was particularly moved and re-inspired to […]
5/2/2013 12:16am
(via rachelannc.tumblr.com/post/49424269917) It’s been a while since I’ve been able to just really blog. You know, just really get my thoughts out there and have the time to sit down and […]
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