Pinoy group wins bronze at 2026 Andong Maskdance Festival in Korea

A Filipino group brought home two bronze awards at the 2026 Andong Maskdance Festival in South Korea, held from September 24 to October 5.

Gintong Ani Philippines – Central Luzon State University Cultural Affairs Office (CLSU CAO) earned a Bronze Award in the Individual Mask Dance Category of the International Division, competing against participants from 21 countries.

It won another Bronze Award in the Group Mask Dance Category, where delegations from 28 countries competed.

According to the group, these awards “highlight the artistry, discipline, and dedication of CLSU’s student performers as they showcased Filipino culture and heritage on the international stage.”

Gintong Ani Philippines – CLSU CAO are composed of CLSU’s Bithay Sining Dance Company (BSDC) dancers.

Based in the Science City of Muñoz, Nueva Ecija, the BSDC is a performing arts group dedicated to promoting Philippine culture and heritage through dance.

It has represented CLSU and the Philippines in various local and international cultural events, such as the 2024 Melaka International Cultural and Arts Festival in Malaysia and Jakarta World Folklore Festival 2026 in Indonesia.

The Andong Maskdance Festival is an annual international cultural event in South Korea. Its World Mask Dance Competition provides a platform for performers to present their cultural traditions through mask-based performances.

CLSU BSDC described their 2026 Andong Maskdance Festival journey as a testament of their hard work, dedication, artistry, and love for Filipino dances.