'Bahaghari' farewell performance at CCP
MANILA, Philippines - The Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP) presents the farewell performance of “Bahaghari (Rainbow),” the folkloric and neo-ethnic pageant featuring the Ramon Obusan Folkloric Group (ROFG) and the Sanghiyas Pangkat Mananayaw, on Sept. 20, 3 p.m. at the Tanghalang Aurelio V. Tolentino.
“Bahaghari” will represent the Philippines in the World Theater Festival of National Theatres in Seoul, Korea. It is a two-hour song, dance and theatrical pageant about the rituals and practices of the various Philippine tribes that celebrate man’s connection to Nature.
“Bahaghari” features three suites; the “Luzon Suite,” which marks the eternal cycle of planting and harvest, birth, death and rebirth; the “Visayan Suite,” which salutes the victory of the valiant warrior in “Labaw Donggon”, a dance drama by Agnes Locsin with music by Joey Ayala based on F. Landa Jocano’s “Labaw Donggon” with additional notes by Dr. Alicia Magos; and the “Fiesta Suite,” which celebrates love and courtship through vibrant and festive dances.
The World Theater Festival of National Theatres is organized by South Korea. It will stage representative modern and classical works from nine different countries until Nov. 4 with the National Theater of Korea in Seoul as the main venue. Bahaghari (Rainbow) will be staged on Sept. 30 and Oct. 1.
Tickets to Bahaghari at the CCP are priced at P600 for orchestra center and P500 for orchestra sides. Discounts are available for seniors, students and groups. For tickets, call Nikki Torres of the CCP Performing Arts Department at 832-2314 or 832-1125 local 1607 or the CCP Ticket Office at 832-1125 local 1406.
