Kapawa Performing Arts Inc. is a nonprofit cultural organization based in Northern Iloilo, Philippines, founded by Eiljohn Derick Buaya-Manikan and Narold B. Castellano. It aims to promote, preserve, and celebrate Filipino culture, heritage, and traditions, particularly in the region. The organization offers free training in various dance forms, including ballet, ballroom, folk, and contemporary dance, for young artists in the 5th district of Iloilo, providing access to costumes and organizing culminating performances.

Kapawa Performing Arts has staged numerous cultural productions and dance dramas that highlight Filipino stories and legends, such as *Noli Me Tangere*, *Paroy: Balasan Culture and Heritage through the Eyes of the Oldest Living Paltera*, *Urduja: The Warrior Queen of Tawalisi*, and *Bagwis: Ang Alamat ng Mahiwagang Ibon*. These performances emphasize Kapawa’s commitment to using performing arts as a medium to bring history and folklore to life for both performers and audiences.

Kapawa seek to create a space where young artists can gather, express themselves, and learn, making Kapawa Performing Arts a cultural and inspirational hub for the region.