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Welcome to the official website of the Karilagan Dance Society! The organization is composed of Filipino-Canadians who aim to promote and live the Filipino culture and heritage, provide information and facts about the organization and the Philippines; to teach the Filipino-Canadian and non- Filipino-Canadian youth the Filipino dances, songs and culture, so that they may be knowledgeable, and for the Filipino-Canadian youth to be proud of their ancestry.

The word "Karilagan" is a Filipino word; a term which means "Splendor and Beauty".

They give and arrange musical and dramatic entertainment while providing recreation for the members and to promote and afford opportunity for friendly and social activities. The Karilagan Dance Society facilitates travel of the members to different parts of Canada and out of the country whenever the group is requested to perform dances and songs. The organization also recognizes the outstanding achievements of Filipino - Canadians through different ways, such as a dedicated performance and the annual Hiyas (GEM) Awards.

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Press Releases

To view the Karilagan Dance Society's Press Releases, please click here.


The Hiyas [Gem] Awards

The Hiyas (Gem) Award was established in 1996 to recognize deserving Filipino-Canadians for their achievements and contributions to the Edmonton Filipino community and Alberta.


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The Philippine Hiyas

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The Philippine Hiyas is the official publication of the Karilagan Dance Society and the Voice of the Filipino Community. It was established on December 2002, published quarterly and distributed free of charge.

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Calendar of Events

Know when and where you can meet the Karilagan Dance Society! For the organization's calendar of events, activities and performances, please click here.


Contact Us
If you want to know more about the Karilagan Dance Society, you may contact us. Please Click here.