ZUMBA-VERSE

Achieving a healthy lifestyle for the whole community through an activity called “Zumba”

Fitness and dance enthusiasts around the universe are drawn to Zumba dance workout program which combine dancing and exercise for your general health. Zumba is a kind of group fitness that mixes aerobics and salsa, it is a group workout that offers numerous advantages.

Barangay Botao is a community that is known for having an association called “Zumba WoW Botao” which is composed of the members of the barangay itself. They uses Zumba as a way of maintaining the unity in their community while at the same time achieving a healthy lifestyle. This activity became a big part of their lives and transformed them into more productive as citizens and members of their community.

This association is originated in barangay Botao, Sta. Barbara Pangasinan was founded by Capt. Mhardo Palaganas. He has been managing the association for 4 years, and until now he has continued to lead his members towards the vision he has in his heart, which is for the happiness, success and betterment of barangay Botao.

This association of Zumba has helped many people in their community by conducting massive programs that are useful and beneficial to their barangay.

The members of the association has planned and executed different beneficiary activities like fund-raising and charity works for school donations, feeding programs, and medical missions.

The success of the association contributes to the growth of the whole community. A simple activity becomes a stepping stone for the barangay to reawake the camaraderie and connections they once had. Zumba doesn’t only promote physical, mental and social fitness but also encourages people to be actively engaged with activities that will help their co-barangays. This association allows people to interact, create strong relationships, and bond with their fellow citizens. The presence and participation of each members enable the vision of Capt. Mhardo to come true; this selfless act will be embedded in the hearts of the people in barangay Botao not only in the present but also in the generations ahead. 

It will be the legacy of barangay Botao.

Author: 

Mikayla Palaganas

Trisha Donato

Yumiko Corpuz