TARLAC State University’s dance troupe bagged three Excellence trophies and other awards at the 19th Thailand International Folklore Festival.

TSU said the group received the “Spectacular Costume during the Performance,” “Manifesting Careful and Elegant Performance,” and “International Leadership with Crow Spirit” trophies during the competition.

Culture and Arts head Professor Marcelino Balanquit received the Diamond of Asia Award for his achievements in international culture and arts activities.

Balanquit was also named “World Peace Declarer” through international folklore activities, the university said.

Balanquit and the Performing Arts Dance Troupe also received the Thailand IFF pin in international folklore performances, it added.

Featuring 719 international artist-delegates from 24 countries, the Thailand IFF was held in Chantaburi, Korat, Surin Province last month.

It was participated by groups from the Philippines, Thailand, Albania, Bulgaria, Bangladesh, Cambodia, China, Hungary, Italy, India, Indonesia, Israel, Japan, Korea, Laos, Myanmar, Nepal, Nigeria, Poland, Peru, Sri Lanka and Turkey.