By Nestle G. Taala

The CPU 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 CPU Cultural Group under Ms. Crista S. Huyong honored Central Philippine University’s 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 CPU’s rich history and to awaken the artistic sensibilities of the audience and show that “art is alive.”

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 CPU Hand Bell Ringers, the CPU Teatro, Sining, Atbp., the CPU Excel Chorale and the Sari-Saot Dance Troupe showcased how the Jaro Industrial School which was founded in 1905 by American Baptist Missionaries became Central Philippine University. Through music, songs, dance, and drama, the production which was called “Forever CPU” also narrated the institution’s situation during World War II, the story of the Hopevale martyrs, as well as the life of CPU’s 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; CPU Office of Communications Director, Rev. Francis Neil G. Jalando-on.