FOR the second time, a dance group from the De La Salle University-Dasmariñas was recognized in the recently concluded 16th Ani ng Dangal 2024.

The La Salle Filipiniana Dance Company won first place in different categories for folk dance:

• Folk Dance Group
• Folk Dance Formation
• Folk Dance Duo at the International Dance Organization World Dance Festival 2023 in South Korea on August 2023

The Ani ng Dangal or Harvest of Honor is a state recognition given by the National Commission for Culture and the Arts as the highlight and concluding rite of the National Arts Month.

It is an annual event to celebrate Filipino talent who have earned the highest international awards and accolades in the categories of Architecture and Allied Arts, Cinema, Dance, Literary Arts, Music, and Visual Arts.

The Ani ng Dangal trophy is a stylized Sarimanok sculpted by National Artist for Visual Arts Abdulmari Imao, which represents the Filipino artist’s achievements on the global stage.

The logo of Ani ng Dangal — a stylized rice stalk, alludes to the rice harvest as a metaphor for an art harvest: a product of the creative process that expresses the dreams, aspirations, and ideals of the Filipino artist.

It bears seven grains, which is representative of the seven arts, while its bright colors evoke the festive mood of NAM, symbolizing the abundance and excellence of Filipino artistry.