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Faith and Joy: Easter Traditions in the Philippines

Easter Sunday, known as the “Pasko ng Pagkabuhay” in the predominantly Catholic Philippines, is a joyful and spiritually significant day that celebrates the resurrection of Jesus Christ. As one of the most important days in the Christian calendar, it is observed with heartfelt devotion and vibrant festivities throughout the country. The day typically begins with […]

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Kickstarting the Yorkshire Filipino Group (YFG) Cultural Dance Troupe 2025 Project

The Yorkshire Filipino Group (YFG) Cultural Dance Troupe is gearing up for an exciting year ahead! With the support of Creative Hearts United, we recently held our first planning meeting with choreographers Tebs Licos, Revson Ignacio, Vhie Linford, Emma Chu, and Dolce Valencia to lay the groundwork for our 2025 performances. As we shape this

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Jose Rizal: The National Hero of the Philippines

Dr. José Protacio Rizal Mercado y Alonzo Realonda (1861–1896) was a Filipino nationalist, polymath, and writer. Born on June 19, 1861, in Calamba, Laguna, he was the seventh of 11 children in a well-off family led by Francisco Mercado and Teodora Alonzo. Rizal excelled academically, studying in Manila, Spain, Germany, and other European countries, where

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A Christmas Message From Creative Hearts United

As we gather to celebrate this season of love, joy, and togetherness, we want to extend our heartfelt gratitude to everyone who has supported us throughout the year—our amazing volunteers, donors, performers, and the entire community, especially the Yorkshire Filipino Group (YFG). Your unwavering support has made it possible for us to share Filipino culture and bring people together through art and tradition.

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Strengthening Community Bonds for the 13th Year: Renalytes Christmas Party

The festive season is here, and we’re setting the stage for a night of merriment, reflection, and community celebration at the 13th Renalytes Christmas Party. With the dazzling lights and carefully curated decorations, the venue at Edmund House, East End Park, is ready to welcome everyone on this special evening, 7 December 2024. Strengthening Community

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Representing the Filipino Community at the High Sheriff’s Dinner: Celebrating West Yorkshire

On the evening of 28 November 2024, the Filipino community in West Yorkshire was proudly represented by Creative Hearts United and the Yorkshire Filipino Group at the prestigious High Sheriff’s Dinner held at Cedar Court Hotel in Bradford. This event, hosted by Professor Adeeba Malik CBE DL, the current High Sheriff of West Yorkshire, was

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Triumphant Cultural Showcase at Notre Dame Catholic Sixth Form College

Congratulations to the talented British-Filipino students of Leeds’ Notre Dame Catholic Sixth Form College for their outstanding performance in the school’s cultural dance presentation, representing the Philippines with pride! The group approached Creative Hearts United with a vision to reimagine the traditional Tinikling dance in a modern way, and we were thrilled to support them.

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