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Performed for the 126th Philippine Independence celebration and the book launching of "Magdaragat", an anthology of Filipino-Canadian writing at the Queen Elizabeth Building, Legislature on June 15, 2024
Performed for the celebration of Filipino Heritage Month at Mabuhay Park, June 1, 2024.
Farewell Party for Philippine Consul General Zaldy Patron on April 27, 2024 at the Edmonton Philippine International Centre (EPIC)
53RD Anniversary Celebration at the Clarion Hotel and Conference Center - April 20, 2024
Chinese New Year celebration at Ukrainian National Hall on February 11, 2024
2023 Christmas Party
On October 14, 2023, Karilagan had an early Christmas party, meeting Santa before Halloween. It was held at Palabok House.
On June 29, 2023 Karilagan performed at the Stingers Basketball "Filipino Heritage Night" at the EXPO Centre
On June 11, 2023 Karilagan performed at the 2nd Annual Cultural and Musical Festival in Grande Prairie, Alberta.
Karilagan 52nd Anniversary - June 3, 2023 at Clarion Hotel, Sherwood Park
Karilagan dress pictorial at the Supernova Studio for the 52nd Anniversary Show
On March 25, 2023, Karilagan performed for the Edmonton Oil Kings.
Honolulu Festival - March 10-13, 2023
Hawaiian Luau
Dole Pineapple Plantation
Karilagan Dance Society's 50th anniversary celebration at the Royal Palace
Karilagan Dance Society 50th anniversary dress pictorial at The Royal Palace
Karilagan Dance Society 2021 Christmas Party at Palabok House
Karilagan Dance Society's 49th Anniversary at Radisson Hotel Edmonton South - March 14, 2020
An Evening with Manny Pacquiao and Gerald Anderson during the MBPL All Star Weekend held at Edmonton Expo Centre last December 28, 2019
2019 Christmas Party
Dance Grand Prix Italia 2019
2019 KDS 48th Anniversary show held at Radisson Hotel Edmonton South last April 27, 2019
2019 KDS 48th anniversary dress pictorial at Radisson Hotel Edmonton South
2018 Disneyworld, Florida Competition/Parade
Karilagan competed in the World Dance Competition held at ShowPlace in Escot, Disneyworld, Florida last June 26 to 29, 2018. There 3 dance entries were awarded all silver. They also danced in the Disneyworld Parade.
120th Philippine Independence Day Celebration at Roger's Place
2017 Annual Christmas Party
Karilagan's annual Christmas party was held last December 17, 2017 at Days Inn and Suites. Congratulations to Sarce and Kathy Romeo-Garcia for receiving their plaques of appreciation for being with us for the last 10 years. Karilagan also recognized the hard work of the teachers, students and the parents for keeping the Karilagan on the map. It was another great year.
2017 Annual Golf Tournament
The KDS annual golf tournament was held last September 16, 2017 at JR's Golf Course.
Karilagan's performance in Calgary during the Filipino Fiesta celebration last September 2, 2017
2017 Heritage Festival
Karilagan's 46th anniversary celebration
Karilagan's 46th anniversary celebration was a tribute to Wilf "Boy" Ladores, held at Radisson Hotel and Convention Centre last March 25, 2017.
2016 Karilagan`s Annual Christmas Party
Karilagan held its Christmas party last December 3, 2016 at the Days Inn and Suite. The induction of the new set of officers was also held that evening. It also recognized 28 of its members who are celebrating their 10th year and one member who is on her 25th year with the group. It was a very successful event chaired by Sarah Allen.
Karilagan's 2016 Annual Golf Tournament
July 16, 2016 at JR Golf Course
HOLE SPONSORS and DONORS; Agonoy Family, Allen Family (Roger and Jenny Ayotte), Almeida Family, Andres Family, Aradanas Family, Bendico Family, Bernal, Arne Family, Cala Family, Calapre Family, Cochingco, Memen (Dreamscape Travel), Cochingco, Dennis (Two Sons Janitorial Service), Cochingco, Zaldy, Diego Family, de Mesa family, Domingo family, Dominguez Family , Franco Family, Gonzales Family, Gordon family, Hagglund Family (Cross Country Homes) Hagglund Family (Bead World) , Malbog-tan Family (Complete Care Restoration, Fraser Exterior, Palabok House, Max Restaurant, Switzer Construction, Devilla Homes), Martinez Family, Panganiban Family, Pascual family, Pecson Family (Julie's Bakeshop), Phung Family -(Tea Place), Rodas Family, Romeo-Garcia Family, Swanson family, Valmonte Family, Villaran Family, Wolfe Family, Yu Family
MERCHANDISE DONORS: Cochingco, Memen (Ador Cochingco) 20 backpacks, Ermube Family , $100 gift card from Shoppers Drugmart, Hagglund Family, Bead World Gift Card, Karilagan Dance Society Merchandise worth $837.71 ,Malbog-tan, Oilers Jersey, hockey painting and hockey tickets from Complete Care Restoration, jackets/t shirts from Fraser Exterior Apparels, Gift cards from Max Restaurant Medina Family, Naboye family , Automatic toothbrush from Great Smiles Family Dental, Phung Family Tea Gift Basket
VOLUNTEERS:
Grace Malbog-tan, Wilhelm Tan, Memen Cochingco, Rossini Hagglund, Raiden Hagglund, Lulu Bernal, Dennis Cochingco, Raquel Torres, Brenda Hamans, Liza Indradat
PLAYERS (KARILAGAN) : Danny Ira Cecille Ira Bert Torres Roland Valdez Rian Valdez
FAMILIES WHO SOLICITED PLAYERS: Valdez, Malbog-Tan, Palo, Hamans, Ira, Torres
MERCHANDISE DONORS: Cochingco, Memen (Ador Cochingco) 20 backpacks, Ermube Family , $100 gift card from Shoppers Drugmart, Hagglund Family, Bead World Gift Card, Karilagan Dance Society Merchandise worth $837.71 ,Malbog-tan, Oilers Jersey, hockey painting and hockey tickets from Complete Care Restoration, jackets/t shirts from Fraser Exterior Apparels, Gift cards from Max Restaurant Medina Family, Naboye family , Automatic toothbrush from Great Smiles Family Dental, Phung Family Tea Gift Basket
VOLUNTEERS:
Grace Malbog-tan, Wilhelm Tan, Memen Cochingco, Rossini Hagglund, Raiden Hagglund, Lulu Bernal, Dennis Cochingco, Raquel Torres, Brenda Hamans, Liza Indradat
PLAYERS (KARILAGAN) : Danny Ira Cecille Ira Bert Torres Roland Valdez Rian Valdez
FAMILIES WHO SOLICITED PLAYERS: Valdez, Malbog-Tan, Palo, Hamans, Ira, Torres
Karilagan's 45th Anniversary Celebration - April 9, 2016 at Radisson Hotel & Convention Centre
Karilagan's dress pictorial 2016
Karilagan's Annual Christmas party - November 21, 2015 at the Golden rice Bowl
Karilagan held its annual Christmas party last November 21, 2015 at the Golden Rice Bowl. This successful event was chaired by Rosie Gonzales.
Newly appointed officers had their oath taking that evening. Congratulations to Brenda Hamans, new Secretary and Lisa Indradat, Assistant Secretary-Treasurer.
The celebration recognized the KDS families who reached their 10 years membership namely: Sarah and Josie Allen, Rey Carrasca, James, Ramon and Gloria Cala, Jay, Tina, Grace and Alex Ermube, Charlaine, Charmaine, Amy and Carlos Martinez, Rian and Radley Valdez.
KDS also recognized the members who gave most time in volunteerism for the success of the group namely: Ryan and Ronalyn de Mesa, Sherrylyyn Valmonte, Ilyja and Angel Pecson, Raiden and Rory Hagglund, Meteah and Mika Indradat. Special thanks to all these recipients and most especially to the Malbog-Tan family as well as the Pecson, Hagglund, Calapre and Indradat families for their dedications.
A surprise visit from Santa made that evening a joyful one especially for the children. And the beautiful voices of the KDS choir singing carols led by guitarists Paul Calapre and Roland Valdez completed the Christmas celebration.
Newly appointed officers had their oath taking that evening. Congratulations to Brenda Hamans, new Secretary and Lisa Indradat, Assistant Secretary-Treasurer.
The celebration recognized the KDS families who reached their 10 years membership namely: Sarah and Josie Allen, Rey Carrasca, James, Ramon and Gloria Cala, Jay, Tina, Grace and Alex Ermube, Charlaine, Charmaine, Amy and Carlos Martinez, Rian and Radley Valdez.
KDS also recognized the members who gave most time in volunteerism for the success of the group namely: Ryan and Ronalyn de Mesa, Sherrylyyn Valmonte, Ilyja and Angel Pecson, Raiden and Rory Hagglund, Meteah and Mika Indradat. Special thanks to all these recipients and most especially to the Malbog-Tan family as well as the Pecson, Hagglund, Calapre and Indradat families for their dedications.
A surprise visit from Santa made that evening a joyful one especially for the children. And the beautiful voices of the KDS choir singing carols led by guitarists Paul Calapre and Roland Valdez completed the Christmas celebration.
Karilagan's 2015 Annual Golf Tournament
August 15, 2015 at JR Golf Course
HOLE SPONSORS and DONORS; Agonoy Family, Allen Family, Almeida Family, Andres Family, Bendico Family, Bernal, Arne Family, Calapre Family, Cochingco, Memen (Dreamscape Travel), Diego Family, Dominguez Family (Crosstown Motors), Franco Family, Gonzales Family, Hagglund Family (Cross Country Homes) Hagglund Family (Bead World) Hagglund Family (McJim's Food), JR Golf Course, Malbog-tan Family (Complete Care Restoration), Martinez Family, Naboye Family, Paulino Family, Panganiban Family, Pecson Family (Julie's Bakeshop), Phung Family -(Tea Place), Rodas Family, Romeo-Garcia Family, Valdez Family - (K-Jay Electric), Valmonte Family, Wolfe Family (One Girl Boutique), Yu Family
MERCHANDISE DONORS: Cala Family $90 Gift Card from American Eagle, Cochingco, Memen (Ador Cochingco) 10 backpacks, Dominguez Family (swag bag items) 4 Backpacks and 4 sunglasses, Dominguez Family (Crosstown Motors) Ninja, Guaniezo Family $100 KEG Gift Certificate, Hagglund Family (Policarpio Family) $100 Seven-11 Gift CertifIcate, Hagglund Family $50 Bead World Gift Card, Hagglund Family (Hampton's Dental Studio) 2 Kids Electric Toothbrush, Indradat Family Coolers and Golf Supplies , JR Golf Course Bag, Karilagan Dance Society Merchandise worth $997.77 ,Malbog-tan (Complete Care Restorations) Oilers Jersey, Medina Family Wild West Shooting Range Gift Certificate, Pecson Family (Julie's Bakeshop ) Free Food Samples, Phung Family Tea Gift Basket, Swanson Family Electronic Toothbrush
VOLUNTEERS:
Dave Hagglund Rossini Hagglund Grace Malbog-Tan Memen Cochingco Lulu Bernal Dennis Cochingco Zaldy Cochingco Tec Cochingco Roy de Mesa Ronalyn de Mesa Ryan de Mesa Rizza Phung Raquel Torres Radley Valdez Johann Villaran
PLAYERS (KARILAGAN) : Martin Cochingco Jay Ermube Brenda Hamans Danny Ira Cecille Ira Oscar Mejilla Rizza Phung Quan Phung Bert Torres Roland Valdez Rian Valdez Johann Villaran
FAMILIES WHO SOLICITED PLAYERS: Hagglund, Malbog-Tan, Palo, Valdez
MERCHANDISE DONORS: Cala Family $90 Gift Card from American Eagle, Cochingco, Memen (Ador Cochingco) 10 backpacks, Dominguez Family (swag bag items) 4 Backpacks and 4 sunglasses, Dominguez Family (Crosstown Motors) Ninja, Guaniezo Family $100 KEG Gift Certificate, Hagglund Family (Policarpio Family) $100 Seven-11 Gift CertifIcate, Hagglund Family $50 Bead World Gift Card, Hagglund Family (Hampton's Dental Studio) 2 Kids Electric Toothbrush, Indradat Family Coolers and Golf Supplies , JR Golf Course Bag, Karilagan Dance Society Merchandise worth $997.77 ,Malbog-tan (Complete Care Restorations) Oilers Jersey, Medina Family Wild West Shooting Range Gift Certificate, Pecson Family (Julie's Bakeshop ) Free Food Samples, Phung Family Tea Gift Basket, Swanson Family Electronic Toothbrush
VOLUNTEERS:
Dave Hagglund Rossini Hagglund Grace Malbog-Tan Memen Cochingco Lulu Bernal Dennis Cochingco Zaldy Cochingco Tec Cochingco Roy de Mesa Ronalyn de Mesa Ryan de Mesa Rizza Phung Raquel Torres Radley Valdez Johann Villaran
PLAYERS (KARILAGAN) : Martin Cochingco Jay Ermube Brenda Hamans Danny Ira Cecille Ira Oscar Mejilla Rizza Phung Quan Phung Bert Torres Roland Valdez Rian Valdez Johann Villaran
FAMILIES WHO SOLICITED PLAYERS: Hagglund, Malbog-Tan, Palo, Valdez
Karilagan won the "Best Group" award and $500 at the 12th Annual Las Vegas World Folk Festival
Westgate Casino & Resort, Las Vegas, Nevada
July 9 to 12, 2015
KDS Annual Show 2015
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Karilagan at Dinagyang Festival (Iloilo, Philippines)
January 2014
Won Best Costume during the Sponsor's Mardi Gras Competition
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Won Best Costume during the Sponsor's Mardi Gras Competition
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Karilagan sharing their blessings to our kababayan in Sara, Iloilo who were victims of typhoon "Yolanda"
January 2014
CTV Morning Live featured Karilagan in "Holiday After Haiyan", a fund raising for the victims of typhoon "Yolanda".
December 2013
Heritage Festival at William Hawrelak Park
August 2013
Placed second in Entertainment
Karilagan competed in the Azalea International Folk Fair in Valdosta, Georgia
Took home three prizes, First in Youth division plus $500, Judge's Choice Award in Adult Division-small group and Fourth in Adult Division-Large Group
March 2012
Karilagan 40th Anniversary Celebration at Winspear Centre
"Pagbabalik Tanaw"
March 2011
Heritage Festival
Performed for Global TV live, morning news with Lorraine Mansbridge
Ampitheater William Hawrelak Park
August 2010
Karilagan at the Carassaga Festival in Mississauga, Ontario
May 2010
Karilagan competed at the Barcelona Dance International Competition
March, 2010
Took home 3 grand prizes ...Best Ethnic Dance Group, Best Costume and the Pedagogy Award
Karilagan participated in the Montreal Festival "La Fete des
Enfants de Montreal"
August 2009
LAST UPDATED: 18 May 2015 01:24 PM