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Filipino folklore took centre stage at the Scrubs and Spooks Leeds Healthcare Halloween Party, held at Anglers Club on 30 October 2026. Featuring larger-than-life silhouettes of mythical Filipino creatures, including the Kapre, Tikbalang, Manananggal and Dwende, the spectacular stage background brought a unique Filipino cultural touch to the Halloween celebration. Creative Hearts United was invited

Laughter, music, and Filipino talent came together at Happily Ever Laughter, a free Filipino stand-up comedy and music tour across the United Kingdom, brought to audiences by GCash Overseas. Featuring an exciting line-up of Filipino comedians and performers, including Marya, Inday Garutay, Crissy, Garddy, and Atakstar, the tour celebrated Filipino humour, entertainment, and the vibrant

Creative Hearts United was delighted to witness the Hope Leeds Community Church Summer Camp 2026 at Lenchwood Christian Centre, Evesham in 2 August 2026 . The annual gathering celebrated faith, fellowship, and Filipino culture through a lively Barrio Fiesta-themed folk dance competition. A Church Serving the Community Hope Leeds Community Church serves Leeds and the

The NJR Drum and Flags Corps brought energy, dedication, and community spirit to East End Park during their preparations for the Cheshire East Barrio Fiesta 2026. Through regular rehearsals, young performers strengthened their skills and gained confidence ahead of their appearance at the Filipino cultural celebration held on 25 July at Queens Park, Crewe. The

Creative Hearts United led a props‑making workshop for the YFG (Yorkshire Filipino Group) Cultural Dance Troupe. The workshop forms part of the 2026 Philippine Cultural Arts Programme facilitated by Creative Hearts United, a registered charity dedicated to promoting Filipino arts and culture in the United Kingdom. The organisation is responsible for seeking funding to support

The summer sun shone brightly over East End Park in Leeds. Members of the Yorkshire Filipino Group (YFG) Cultural Dance Troupe gathered for an outdoor rehearsal. The pleasant weather created the perfect setting for Filipino folk dance practice. Bringing Filipino Culture to Life The dancers rehearsed three traditional Filipino folk dances. These included Karatong, Bulaklakan,

Celebrating Filipino Culture Through Dance Creative Hearts United has launched its 2026 Philippine Cultural Dance Workshops. A series of workshops take place at Dance Studio Leeds throughout the summer. This year, 20 participants have joined the programme. The participants come from members of the Yorkshire Filipino Group (YFG). Together, they will form the YFG Cultural

Creative Hearts United’s folk dance volunteers developed the new dance routine for this summer. The initial workshop is guided by Revson Ignacio, supported by Vhie Linford, Luisa Domingo, Tesy Reyes and Emma Chu. The workshop welcomes a new batch of YFG participants this year. The programme expects 20 returning members and new sign‑ups for 2026.

Cultural Dance Workshop This Summer The YFG Cultural Dance Troupe will be showcasing three traditional Filipino folk dances through this summer workshops, namely the Karatong, Bulaklakan, and Subli. Creative Hearts United will facilitate the workshop and guide participants throughout the programme. Karatong from MIMAROPA Region Karatong comes from Cuyo, Palawan in the MIMAROPA region (Occidental

There’s something special about swapping the polished floors of a dance studio for the open grass of a Leeds park, especially when the English summer gifts you a rare burst of sunshine. This week, the Yorkshire Filipino Group (YFG) Cultural Dance Troupe did exactly that, gathering at East End Park for a well‑earned summer picnic,