In its glory days The Alitaptap Folkloric Dance Group was a shining example of Filipino culture in Juneau as well as across Alaska.
Filipinos, from children to the elderly have learned and shared the stories of Filipino culture through dance. However, it’s been more than 10 years since these dancers performed on stage.
Kaye Roldan doesn’t really recall being part of the group, but she didn’t really intend to.
The span style=”font-weight 400 ;”>”When I joined, it was as if we didn’t have the whole view of the things we actually were undertaking,” she says. “I simply did it because my mom had told that I should .”
Many Filipinos who lived in Juneau experienced the same experience. However, many decades later, they take pride in the opportunity they had to be a part of the traditions their grandparents and parents came from prior to arriving in Alaska.
In the fifth and last season of Mga Kuwento, Anna Canny brings us the story of people who used to dance under the guidance of their parents, and who are looking for ways to connect and transmit Filipino tradition.
