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The 40th Barrio Fiesta sa London 2024 was a vibrant celebration of Filipino culture, and this year, the YFG Cultural Dance Troupe made a notable impact. Invited by Asian Global UK to support their beauty pageants, the troupe participated in the cultural parade and competition, showcasing their passion and talent in the performing arts. A […]

Embracing the rich tapestry of Filipino culture right here in the heart of Yorkshire. They are a diverse community of individuals from all walks of life – nurses, teachers, engineers, managers, instructors, carers, housewives, students, and more, collectively known as the Yorkshire Filipino Group, YFG. We are thrilled to present YFG Cultural Dance Troupe of

On 18 May 2024, Lister Park in Bradford was filled with the lively sounds of drumbeats and the rhythmic movements of dance as the Yorkshire Filipino Group (YFG) and NJR Drum and Lyre Group gathered for a joint rehearsal. This vibrant event marked a significant step in preparing for the upcoming Bradford Barrio Fiesta Filipino

27 April 2024, Novell Training and Community Centre, Leeds. As part of Creative Hearts United’s Sining Pilipinas (Philippine Arts) community initiative, we are excited to announce our support for the Yorkshire Filipino Groups in their upcoming Cultural Dance rehearsal. This marks the beginning of an inspiring journey into the heart of Filipino culture, led by

26 February 2023 – In a significant step towards bolstering Filipino community development and promotion of Philippine arts and culture, Mr Ronald Chu of Creative Hearts United and Mrs Pauline Petoral Tinsley, representing the Cheshire East Filipino Community, signed a Memorandum of Cooperation on 26 February 2024. This milestone agreement marks the beginning of a

We are thrilled to announce a significant milestone in the journey of Creative Hearts United. On Monday, 13 November 2023, our organisation achieved another remarkable feat by being officially registered with the Charity Commission as a Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO).

Creative Hearts United’s co-founder, Mrs Emma Chu, is one of the recipients of this year’s Top-100 Empowered Modern Filipino-European Award (EMFA) for her leadership and remarkable dedication in supporting the Filipino community in Leeds by spearheading successful barrio fiestas in the UK. EMFA is an award-giving body that recognises professionals and artists in Europe and is based in Lancaster, United Kingdom.

The Dinagyang Dance Tribe from West Yorkshire graced the Ryde Illumination Carnival 2023 on the Isle of Wight in a spectacular display of cultural diversity. Through the generosity of Ms Aireen Gauntlet, we were invited by Equal IW, a charity organisation dedicated to equality and diversity, their performance wowed both judges and spectators alike.

We joined Green Time and Asian Global UK for an enchanting midnight adventure on the picturesque Isle of Wight. With 40 friends from all over the UK, this event promised to be a fusion of artistry and nature.

A delegation of Filipino volunteers, representing the Filipino Leeds Community (FLC) and led by Mrs Emma Chu, co-founder of Creative Hearts United, received an invitation to take part in the programme of the UK Philippines Universe 2023 Pageant.