This isn’t a stale story or one may say, news. As a matter of fact, it is still taking place, and there’s no off-season. Consider this perhaps an extension of Mayflower festivities prevalent in the month of May. No matter, however; even though it’s already June, others may argue this is timeless. Rain or shine,...
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2024 ‘K-Culture’ presents Korean and Filipino talents in Manila and Cebu
“K-Culture Next Door” returns bigger and better under the auspices of the Korean Cultural Center in the Philippines (KCC), at two locations—SM Mall of Asia Music Hall in Manila on May 4-5 and SM Seaside City Cebu, the Mountain Wing Atrium and Skyhall on June 15-16. The KCC is holding the festival to celebrate 75...
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‘Namit!’ highlights the tastes and aromas of Iloilo food
There are many reasons to travel to the beautiful province of Iloilo, from its rich history to its food. And adventurous foodies will surely enjoy each town’s traditional cuisine, which will be highlighted in the annual three-day celebration in April called “Namit!” April is Filipino Food Month by virtue of Presidential Proclamation No. 469, issued...
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Dancing full circle at 80
Dance is history; little is said, but much is understood. I made history through research, documentation, and publication of the traditional performing arts and related folk artistic expressions of the Sulu Archipelago in the southern Philippines. To keep a dance tradition alive, it must live in a dancing body. Instinct guided me to nurture “pangalay”—“gift...
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Ramon Magsaysay awardees exemplify ‘greatness of spirit’
This year’s recipients of the 64th Ramon Magsaysay Awards, who “personify the best of Asia and the best of humanity” will be announced on Aug. 31, the birth anniversary of the late Philippine president after which Asia’s premier prize and highest honor is named. “Since 1958, the … [A]ward has been conferred on great men...