KATIPUNAN’s PCN DANCE WORKSHOP!

So it begins!

Before you know it, PCN dance practices will be here! They’re right around the corner! To be prepared for those, please attend the PCN Dance Workshop! At this workshop you will learn basics as well as find out important information about practices, tickets, etc. The workshop will be held at the Rec Center, ROOM A! Make sure you’re dressed appropriately! SRC Staff will not let you stay if you aren’t in proper attire! (No jeans! ;D) See you all there! :)

LOCATION: Student Recreation Center ROOM A

DAY: THIS Thursday, January 6, 2011

TIME: 7:00pm- 10:00pm

“The Significance of PCN”

What is PCN? It stands for “Philippine Culture Night”, a yearly production put on by various high schools, colleges, and other community-wide organizations that celebrates the culture of the Philippines. These shows usually consist of folk dances, music, and a theatrical play.

The plays are performed by students, written by students, and directed by the students themselves. Every piece has come from the hearts of the students. These stories explore ongoing issues about family, identity, history, society, traditions, and controversies between the Philippines and America.

The dances are all choreographed and planned by the students. They, too, share a certain story and meaning. They are based off upon different “suites” or types of dances that have been created across time by Filipinos. Some of these suites are known as Rural, Moro, Maria Clara, Lumad, and Cordillera. On the night of the show, performers would wear elaborate costumes and use custom made props that represent and compliment the suites and side of culture they are inspired by.

For tens of thousands of Filipino-American youths, being a part of PCN in any way has been a rite of passage. There are countless reasons why someone would choose to participate in PCN. Many grow more “in touch” with culture, and PCN becomes so much more than pretty dances and intense lines from a script. PCN is not only a show, but a chance to dig through the surface and discover things they never knew about Philippine history and culture. We have passion for what we do. It becomes a significant part of people, both performer and audience. It’s what you make of it. And that’s why to us, PCN is special.

The event of Philippine Culture Night unfortunately lasts for only one night. However, Philippine Culture itself is alive and can never die. Hundreds and thousands of years worth of history and experiences of the Philippine people can never be explained nor expressed in a mere two hours. A big part of PCN is telling stories, many stories. Each PCN is uniquely different from another PCN because each have their own message to tell. We proudly share these stories that represent Philippine culture to others because material things like people and places may crumble or die off, but stories have the ability to live on forever. We have PCN to pass on these stories so they’ll never be forgotten. And now as UCR Katipunan members, we put on our 22nd annual Philippine Culture Night not only for tradition, but because we need to keep going. It’s up to us…

… Because enough is never enough.

Katipunan at UC Riverside presents

In Good Taste

22nd Annual Philippine Culture Night

April 2nd 2011 

Fox Theatre Riverside