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As the sun shines brighter and the days grow warmer, one thing is clear: summer is just around the corner. This season is not just a time for vacations and relaxation—it’s a time for vibrant celebrations, cultural expression, and community spirit in the Philippines. We are thrilled to announce that we’re gearing up for an […]

The Day of Valor, or Araw ng Kagitingan, is a national holiday in the Philippines celebrated every year on 9 April. It honors the heroism and sacrifices of Filipino and American soldiers who fought during World War II, particularly in the Battle of Bataan and the Bataan Death March. The Battle of Bataan, which took

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

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

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.

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

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

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.

A first anniversary thank you letter from the Board of Trustees. See original post at https://www.facebook.com/creativeheartsunited

At Creative Hearts United, we are passionate about empowering young people to embrace their cultural heritage. In line with this mission, we are thrilled to support a group of British-Filipino students from Notre Dame Catholic Sixth Form College as they prepare for a special cultural presentation on 21 November 2024. This project showcases our commitment