UCU-CTE promotes heritage and inclusion through History Alive Festival 2026

Urdaneta City University, through the College of Teacher Education, successfully held the History Alive Festival 2026 from May 4 to 6, anchored on the theme “History Meets Equality: Honoring Roots, Empowering Inclusive Educators.”

The three-day festival transformed history into an engaging learning experience, celebrating the heritage of Pangasinan, Urdaneta City, UCU, and the teaching profession while promoting inclusivity, cultural appreciation, and historical awareness among future educators.

The celebration opened with a vibrant Historical Cosplay Parade, where students portrayed notable historical and local figures through creative, research-based presentations. This was followed by interactive historical booths at the University Mini Gym, which featured exhibits highlighting culture, identity, and shared heritage in an accessible and immersive format. A special CTE History Film Viewing also formed part of the first day’s activities.

On the second and third days, the festival continued at the University AVR with film presentations by second-year students focusing on the life and works of Dr. José Rizal. The screenings encouraged students to reflect on Rizal’s lasting contributions to education, nationalism, and social transformation, underscoring the continuing relevance of history in today’s society.

Aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals—SDG 4: Quality Education, SDG 10: Reduced Inequalities, and SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities—the festival highlighted education’s role in preserving heritage, promoting inclusive learning, and shaping socially responsive future educators. 

The successful staging of the History Alive Festival 2026 reflects UCU’s continued pursuit of innovative, transformative, and values-driven learning beyond the classroom