Our Story

• PAMANA ng LuzViMinda (pa-ma-na nang luz-vi-min-da),
  in short PAMANA, was founded in 2005 to represent
  Montréal's Philippine community through traditional ethnic songs and dances.

• PAMANA is a non-profit, youth-led, and volunteer organization focused on providing a safe space for Filipino-Canadian, Filipino-born, and non-Filipino youths to network, develop confidence and explore their cultural identities. 

• PAMANA's Executive Board, Production Team, and Parents' Committee, and all other members, work to preserve Philippine culture for future generations. We also empower the youth to take on leadership roles within the organization and in their lives.

• PAMANA is more than a folkloric dance company;
  we are known for dynamic and entertaining performances.

• PAMANA is a word that translates to "legacy" or "heritage"; While LuzViMInda are the names of Philippine's main islands combined: Luzon, Visaya, and Mindanao. Therefore, "PAMANA ng LuzViMinda" is interpreted as "The legacy/heritage of the Filipino islands of Luzon, Visaya and Mindanao". 
  

• PAMANA has had the privilege to learn from other dance groups and professionals! As a dance group of almost 20 years, PAMANA has already performed both nationally and internationally.

Every few years, we showcase our dance and live music repertoire, skillfully interwoven with thematic narratives. From the practice room to the grand stage, PAMANA's best work is shown through these stage productions.

For more details about each stage production, click on the button below!

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Stage Production 2018 - Video Highlights

Collaborative Training with Filipino Groups Worldwide.

• Edwin C. Duero, Founder of ECD dance company of the Philippines;

• Herbert Alvarez, Former dancer of ECD dance company, current founder and artistic director at Balay-Bugay dance studio.

• Cecille Hernandez, Folklorico Filipino Canada based in Toronto, Ontario;

• Maria Donna Cosejo, Ramon Obu-san Dance Company based in the Philippines;

• Victor Nombrado, Artistic Director of Kayumanggi Performing Arts Organization based in Winnipeg, Manitoba;

• Tonette & Nes Gatus, Former dancers, Researcher & Assistant Dance Director of Bayanihan Dance Company of the Philippines; Founding member & former Artistic Director of the Philippine Cultural Arts Society (PhilCas) in Richmond, British Columbia.

• Rey Ardiente, Former lead musician of Bayanihan Dance Company in the Philippines.

• Patrick Alcedo, Dance Ethnographer and professor in York University, Ontario

• Eno Mescallado, Former member and researcher of Bayanihan Dance Company in the Philippines, and Culture Philippines of Ontario (CPO) in Mississauga.

We have had the privilege of participating in formal workshops with a diverse array of talented artists from other dance groups.

These experiences go beyond educational; they have ignited our creative spark and has inspired us to build a repertoire that not only embraces our cultural roots, but incorporates our distinct "PAMANA" dance style.

PAMANA ng LuzViMinda has therefore forged links with other Filipino groups around Canada and worldwide:

• PhilCas of BC (Richmond, British Columbia)

• Karilagan Dance Society (Edmonton, Alberta)

• Fiesta Filipina (Mississauga, Ontario)

• Culture Philippines of Ontario (CPO) (Mississauga, Ontario)

Montréal Québec Canada:
- Botanical Gardens Events
- Centre Culturel: Point Claire
- CCFAQ Canada events
- "SAYAW" a tribute to Leticia Bulotano-Wheeler in collaboration with Salinggawi Philippine Arts Organization.
- Défilé de l'amitié nuestroamericana parades and performance.
- FAMAS events
- FCAAQ events
- Festival Aces Asie Events
- Festival Orientalys Events
- Fete des Enfants: Parc de Maisonneuve
- Fete des Enfants: Parc Jean-Drapeau
- Filipino Heritage Montreal (FHM) Opening Ceremony 2020
- Filipinos of Montreal (FOM) events
- FOCUS Concordia: Showpao 2023 show and workshops
- Folkloric Canada International (FCI) events
- McGill University Filipino Asian Students Association (MUFASA) events
- Philippines Independence Day: Parc MacKenzie-King
- SPEQ: Wedding of the world
- SPEQ: Carnival Estival
- SPEQ/FCI: Festival Double-Cinq
- Salon International Tourism Voyage (SITV) Events
- Week-end du Monde: Parc Jean Drapeau
...and much more!


Richmond, British Columbia:
- Kaleidoscope
- Mabuhay 2010

Drummondville, Quebec:
- Mondial des cultures de Drummondville

Hampstead, Quebec:
- Hampstead 100th year Centennial Parade

Ottawa, Ontario:
- Ottawa Tulip Festival
- Philippine Independence Day Celebration

Sherbrooke, Quebec:
- Festival des Traditions de Monde de Sherbrooke

Edmonton, Alberta:
- Heritage Days Event

Teaneck, New Jersey:
- Asian Heritage Grand Parade and Festival

INTERNATIONAL DESTINATIONS:
Straznice, Czech Republic:
- CIOFF: Mezinarodniha Folklorniho Festivalu

Maribor, Slovenia:
-CIOFF: Folkart Festival

Karlovac, Crotia:
- CIOFF: Medunarodni Festival Folklora

Ourense, Spain:
- CIOFF: Xornadas de Folclore deOurense

Moncao, Portugal:
- CIOFF: Folkmoncao O mundo de dancao

Iskele, North Cyprus:
- CIOFF:INTERNATIONAL ISKELE MUNICIPALITY FOLK DANCE FESTIVAL

Laguna, Philippines:
- Christian School International

Quezon City, Philippines:
​- Dilman Prepatory School

Next: The pioneers of PAMANA

For more details on our founders, click below!