Biliran Province State University’s Panamao Dance Company (BiPSU PDC) showcased the localized folk dance “Kinhas” during the Visayas Cultural Show “Bailes y Canciones” at the State Universities and Colleges (SUC) Fair 2024 held at the KCC Mall, Zamboanga City, yesterday, July 10.

The "Kinhas" folk dance, choreographed by BiPSU’s Cultural Affairs and Development Unit (CADU) Director Mr. Kevin C. Tanguihan, originated from Cabucgayan, Biliran. It depicts the local livelihood of searching for seashells and illustrates the coastal lifestyle of the natives.

Other performers from the Philippine Association of State Universities and Colleges (PASUC) Region 8 for the said cultural show included Leyte Normal University (LNU), Southern Leyte State University (SLSU), and University of Eastern Philippines (UEP).

Present at the event were BiPSU President Dr. Victor C. Cañezo, Jr., Vice President for Student and External Affairs Dr. Erwin G. Salvatierra, and Food Research and Development Office Director Mr. Marclin G. Aguilar.

The SUC Fair, held from July 9-11, 2024, is an annual event initiated by the Commission on Higher Education (CHED). It serves as a platform to recognize the contributions of stakeholders in advancing higher education, research, and development, celebrating the CHED anniversary with a focus on innovations, cultural and arts preservation, and enhancing the quality of higher education.

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