PASACAT has been in existence since 1970 teaching Filipino American teenagers and young adults about the culture of the Philippines through dance, music and song. In 1983, younger siblings of those teens and young adults were interested in learning and became the first batch of Juniors trained by Kenny Estigoy, Cindy Macatantan and “Uncle” Bob Tuminting. This resulted in the First Junior PASACAT Concert held at the newly opened Educational Cultural Complex in April, 1994.

In 1988, eight students became the first class of PASACAT’s Junior Program. Joji Ramirez Castro, 13-year Bayanihan National Philippine Folk Dance Company dancer, was brought onto staff to lead this new program. Their first concert was held in January, 1989 at St. Rita’s School Auditorium and the following year at the Educational Cultural Complex. The Junior Concert has been presented every year since, without exception. Even with COVID, the Junior Program continued on-line with more interactive sessions on Philippine history and geography.

The PASACAT Center has served as the home of all PASACAT artistry and as we bring the 35th Annual Junior Concert to our space, our home, we’re reimagining the PASACAT home to showcase the beauty and richness of the Philippines!