Monday, January 28, 2019

Pasinaya 2019 expands into a 3 day festival


The 15th edition of the Pasinaya Open House Festival expands to a three day event, on February 1 to 3, 2019 at the Cultural Center of the Philippines. With the theme of “Karapatan, Kalayaan, Kultura”, the largest multi-arts festival in the country adds another day of performances.

Pasinaya 2019 begins on February 1 with the Palihan, a day devoted to the workshops. Various 30-minute workshops in various art disciplines like dance, theater, music, arts appreciation, and even Filipino sign language will be held at various locations at the CCP that everyone can avail of with just a minimum donation of P50.

On February 2, the first day of Palabas, the spotlight shines on artists and groups from the regions like Bulacan, Quezon, Boracay, Laguna, Cavite, Tarlac, Batangas, Bicol, Rizal, Pangasinan etc. performing at the CCP Main Theater and other venues at the building.

The performances continue on February 3 with the CCP resident companies namely the Ballet Philippines, the Philippine Ballet Theatre, the Philippine Madrigal Singers, the Philippine Philharmonic Orchestra, the Ramon Obusan Folkloric Group, Tanghalang Pilipino, the UST Symphony Orchestra, and the National Music Competitions for Young Artists taking the center stage at the CCP’s Tanghalang Nicanor Abelardo. More performances are in store at various zoned venues of the CCP for just a minimum donation of P50 (per day).

The museum tour component of the Pasinaya welcomes two new additions namely CSB Center for Campus Art and Calle Wright. Hop on one of the shuttle vans to avail the tour of participating museums and galleries in Pasay and Manila that include the Met Museum, Museo Marino, Museo Pambata, National Museum’s National Art Gallery, Museum of the Filipino People and Museum of Natural History, Intramuros Administration’s Casa Manila and Fort Santiago, Mono 8, Bahay Tsino, Destilleria Limtuaco, FDCP Cinematheque, Galleria Duemilla, UP Manila’s The Museum of A History of Ideas, Avellana Gallery, 98B Collaboratory, and NCCA Gallery.

There are so many to things to see, experience and explore at the Pasinaya since every possible venue at the CCP is utilized. Aside from the various performances, there are also film screenings, art exhibits, Arts Market and a bazaar as well.

As usual, my tips to maximize the Pasinaya experience is to avail of the Fast Pass ballers for priority access to performance venues. Have a plan B or C in place just in case that seats are already filled up. Be on the lookout for special deals and promos like huge discounts on tickets at upcoming productions by these resident companies and various CCP publications that can be availed only at the Pasinaya.

For those who are from far away or even overseas, fret not for one can still be at the Pasinaya through the CCP’s facebook page as the Main Theater performances and the People’s Gala have been streamed live in recent years and I expect that this year will be no exception.

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