DB Tarlac Cultural Team Bags Gold in Thailand Debut Georgiena Ann F. David l SHS Department What started as a local streetdance competition in Tarlac has now become a proud chapter of Don Bosco Tarlac’s history. The Cultural Team of Don Bosco Tarlac, which bested 17 other countries, was named champion at the 1st Luangpusuang International Folklore Contest, held on April 18, 2025, at Luangpusuang Technology College in Thailand.
This victory was the team’s first international appearance, a leap that began in January during the Pana-Pana Streetdance Competition that was meant to be a single performance that turned into a bigger challenge, and ultimately, a bigger dream. Since then, the team has never stopped training. Every day was practice, every night was preparation.
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While others paused, they kept going. While most went home, they stayed training through academic demands, personal struggles, and exhaustion. “To lead is to serve,” said Prince Angelo Ferrer, Grade 12 student and team choreographer. “Kaya kahit pagod na, I always chose to look strong for my dancers. They trusted me, so I had to make sure every move we created was worth their effort.” >see page 4
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