All set for Dungog Panay 2005
Excitement is building around a bold initiative to highlight the positive amidst all the negativity in the country today. Dungog Panay 2005 – a Mini-Conference and Festival –will be held at Cultural Center of WVSU Nov 12-13, 2005. Can examples of excellence stimulate positive social change?
Dr. Kristin Treñas from event organizer Professionals for Social Responsibility (PRO-SR) thinks so. Quoting Victor Hugo who said "Nothing is as powerful as an idea whose time has come," Dr. Treñas feels that "the time is now for Panayanons to focus on building a sustainable future."
Featuring numerous cultural performances like Dagway Sigmahanon, Iloilo Children's Choir and Kahilwayan Dance Troupe, the program seeks to highlight the crucial role of arts and culture in contributing to sustainability. The 2-day event will also showcase many individuals and organizations already doing excellent work to build a visionary Panay including: award-winning teacher, Dr. Josette Biyo and local governance awardee Mayor Roberto R. Sualog.
According to Alternative Nobel Prize awardee, Nicanor Perlas: "Inspiring positive initiatives come mostly from individuals and groups who realize that true freedom comes from within. True freedom cannot be anything external. From inner freedom comes the true source of creative power strong enough to achieve profound change. Thus, the only limit to the future is our imagination, one based on a healthy respect for what we have achieved, and what we can further accomplish on the basis of our past achievements."
Day one of Dungog Panay will focus on: "Conservation and Development: Creating a Culture of Sustainability". The focus of day two will be "Mobilizing Entrepreneurship and Culture for Poverty Eradication." Taken together, the two day event will contribute to mapping a positive Panay as a starting point for integral sustainable development.
Dr. Treñas added: "With all the workshops, exhibits, talks and performances, it is sure to be an inspiring weekend. Don't miss it"