The successful airing of Sahaya, the first drama series about the saga of a Badjao community in Tawi-Tawi, may be considered a milestone in Philippine TV broadcasting. The primetime drama series aired from March 2019 to Sep 2019. Tackling the issues of the Sama Dilaut / Badjao with fidelity to cultural traditions and heritage of […]

by Louanne Calipayan The AlunAlun Dance Circle (ADC) joined the final episode of GMA 7’s Sahaya telecast on 6 September 2019. The ADC participated in the production by dancing on the show during the celebratory ritual scenes, where the Badjao/ Sama Dilaut community gathered together for thanksgiving and feasting. Sahaya is the first primetime drama […]

On Oct 25 and 27, some 500 students of La Salle Dasmarinas Senior High School participated in the Sining Alamin Arts Appreciation Tour, an educational program of the Cultural Center of the Philippines. There were 4 classes conducted on Oct 25 held in the morning and in the afternoon at the CCP Main Theater Lobby […]

The NCCA in partnership with the Intramuros Administration (IA) launched SA TUWING KABILUGAN NG BUWAN (Full Moon at Puerta Real), a series of traditional and contemporary performances, traditional arts workshops. The event highlighted the ongoing rehabilitation of the Revellin de Real as the Resource Center for the Philippine Living Traditions and commemorated the Indigenous Peoples Month. Ligaya Fernando Amilbangsa […]

The theme was “Celebrating Women in Heritage Month.” Louanne Mae Calipayan performs pangalay with janggay (metal claws). The activity was in partnership with Filipino Heritage Festival and Marikina City Tourism and Culture Office.   The performance is preceded by a workshop among students and members of youth folk dance groups. (Photos courtesy of Levi Azarcon […]

Youth Participation in Art and Cultural Heritage to Develop National Pride TOTAL NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS AND AUDIENCE: 3000, majority were from Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Marikina; other participants were teachers from DepEd, selected elementary students, cultural workers of Marikina City, and students from other colleges VENUE The seminar was held at the Teatro Marikina, 89 […]