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Friday, March 29, 2024

Lanao Night at MSU

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Darangan Cultural Dance Troupe of the Mindanao State University showcased the Maranao culture with an impressive performance. 

The show, a colorful spectacle featured the traditional dances and rituals of the Maranaos, was a huge success with an SRO audience at SKCC. 

In attendance were the top officials of the ARMM, most notably Regional Governor Mujiv Hataman, who said ARMM would continue to showcase the Muslim heritage in future anniversary celebrations to implant the distinctive Muslim culture in Filipino youths.

Mindanao State University’s Darangan Cultural Dance Troupe performs the traditional dances and rituals of Maranaos

Others in attendance were Regional Vice Governor Haroun Al Rashid Lucman and wife Omaima, Lanao Del Sur Vice Governor Bombit Adiong, Jr., Assemblymen Zia Alonto and Odin Sumagayan

ARMM Heavyweights Atty. Ras Mitmug, Laisa Masuhud Alamia, Maguindanao Prosecutor Kookai Lao, Secretaries Amihilda Sancopan and John Magno. Some took part in the presentation as parents of the bride and groom in a reenactment of courting and marriage rituals of the Maranaos.

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The audience wore traditional Muslim attire and looked just as impressive as the performers onstage. A group of judges chose 10 of the audience members whom they deemed the best dressed that evening. The list included five men: Hadji Ayunan Gunting, Atty. Ras Mitmug and five women; and Atty. Kookai Lao. – Text and photos: Ayunan G. Gunting-Al Hadj

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