Battle of the Bamboo 2021: Lumiwanag | Still, We Rise
May 16, 2021
5:00 PM - 7:30 PM
For the eighteenth consecutive year, Filipinos In Alliance at the University of Illinois at Chicago proudly presents Battle of the Bamboo, a cultural dance competition showcasing traditional Filipino folk dance. Participants come from all over the Midwest and they range from high school to collegiate levels. The groups perform a dance of their choosing to the best of their abilities and are judged by a panel of experienced dancers. The Philippines has a rich cultural history which includes a diverse collection of traditional folk dances. With the dances, performers unravel stories that have been passed down through generations of Filipino history. This event has grown to attract thousands of spectators to watch dance groups from both high schools and collegiate institutions located all over the Midwest. This year's event has moved into an online format, and with this unique opportunity, we have opened our school submissions to a national level. This year, we will be hosting schools from across the country, in a
non-competitive event. This year's event is also a partnership with the P.U.S.O. Foundation to serve as a fundraiser to raise COVID-19 relief for the Philippines, along with the other philanthropic efforts the P.U.S.O. Foundation supports!
Intended audience: National Filipino-American Community
NOTE: The initial days of the event were on April 10 and April 11.
Social Media handles: FB: Filipinos in Alliance/ FB: Battle of the Bamboo/ IG: @fiauic/ IG:@battleofthebamboo
Event Contact: sdabu2@uic.edu | fia.vpexternal@gmail.com
Date posted
Mar 12, 2021
Date updated
Apr 2, 2021