Buellah May P. Convento, News, Communication Management Office
The Polytechnic University of the Philippines through the University Center for Culture and the Arts (UCCA) organized a month-long event as part of the University's celebration of the Arts Month.
With the theme “Galing sa Sining, Minahin”, UCCA led by Director Bely Ygot formally opened the celebration on February 6, 2017, with a grand parade followed by PUP Ukelele Festival and Yoga Arts Festival, in cooperation with the Ukelele Philippines.
According to Director Ygot, the events they prepared will showcase the talents of the PUP students and alumni in music, arts, and theater.
Among the events lined up are the Visual Arts Category, Literary Category, Quiz Bowl and “Sine Libre” on February 8, 2017, Opening of Tanghalang PUP Pasilyo Exhibit Space and Cultural Night featuring the PASUC NCR Cultural Alliance on February 9, 2017, and the "XXX Social Engagement", A Panday Pira Professional Visual art Exhibit on February 13, 2017.
On February 14, 2017, the UCCA will serenade the University through “Himig Feb-ibig 3”, a valentine concert at the Freedom Park. The Royal Hatigas Showcase and The Polysound Band will be conducting a concert on February 16, 2017, while the Sining-Lahi Polyrepertory will have their recital until February 18, 2017.
The College of Arts and Letters will also perform in the month-long event as they will showcase an anniversary concert on February 17, 2017. On February 20, 2017, three events will be conveyed namely Harana String Company, talk on museum Curatorship by Lopez Museum and PUP Alumni in the Arts, and Art talk by Carlo Pagulayan. Meanwhile, the Art Talk of Randy Valiente will be opened on February 23, 2017.
Bagong Himig Serenata and Maharlika Dance Group will showcase their talents through their respective concerts on February 21, 2017, and February 23, 2017, while the first ever PUP’s Next Top Model and PUP Icons Fashion Show will be on February 24, 2017. Lastly, a National Yoga Club Concert will be held on February 27, 2017.
The closing program will be on February 28, 2017, wherein the UCCA will formally announce the PUP delegates to PASUC NCR 2017. They will also recognize the efforts and talents of some PUP Alumni and Outstanding UCCA Artists.
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