Dasmari\u00f1as City, Cavite \u2014 The City of Dasmari\u00f1as came alive with color, rhythm, and cultural pride during the much-anticipated awarding ceremony of the Paruparo Festival Streetdance Competition 2025, held at the City of Dasmari\u00f1as Arena. The event showcased the vibrant spirit, creativity, and unity of the Dasmarine\u00f1o community through electrifying performances that paid homage to the city\u2019s rich heritage and the symbolic paruparo (butterfly).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Mayor Jenny Barzaga, in her keynote message, expressed heartfelt gratitude to all participants, educators, choreographers, and supporters who made this year\u2019s competition a resounding success. \u201cThe Paruparo Festival is more than just a celebration\u2014it is a testament to our identity, resilience, and the boundless talent of our youth. Congratulations to all the performers who brought our culture to life with such passion and artistry,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Vice Mayor \u201cThird\u201d Barzaga also commended the dedication and hard work of the competing groups. \u201cEvery beat, every step, and every costume tells a story of who we are as Dasmarine\u00f1os. This festival is a powerful reminder of our unity and creativity,\u201d he shared.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Awardees of the 2025 Streetdance Competition:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Elementary Category<\/p>\n\n\n\n
– Champion: Sta. Cristina Elementary School <\/p>\n\n\n\n
– 1st Runner-up: Vicente P. Villanueva Memorial School <\/p>\n\n\n\n
– 2nd Runner-up: Salitran Elementary School <\/p>\n\n\n\n
– Best in Costume: Vicente P. Villanueva Memorial School <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Secondary Category<\/p>\n\n\n\n
– Champion: Dasmari\u00f1as North National High School (Hilaga Dance Troupe) <\/p>\n\n\n\n
– 1st Runner-up: FCD Senior High School <\/p>\n\n\n\n
– 2nd Runner-up: Dr. Jose P. Rizal Senior High School <\/p>\n\n\n\n
– Best in Costume: Dasmari\u00f1as North National High School <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Open Category<\/p>\n\n\n\n
– Champion: Emilio Aguinaldo College Cavite <\/p>\n\n\n\n
– 1st Runner-up: Indayog Dance Company (San Manuel II) <\/p>\n\n\n\n
– 2nd Runner-up: Barangay Burol 1 <\/p>\n\n\n\n
– Best in Costume: Emilio Aguinaldo College Cavite <\/p>\n\n\n\n
The event concluded with a grand celebration, uniting the community in a shared vision of cultural pride and progress. As the city continues to soar under the leadership of Mayor Jenny Barzaga and Vice Mayor Third Barzaga, the Paruparo Festival remains a shining symbol of Dasmari\u00f1as\u2019 vibrant soul.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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