Culture and Lifestyle

20

Jul

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Cubao Expo: A Rendezvous for the Past and Present

CUBAO EXPO is a treasure trove teeming with countless vintage and novelty finds. It is a haven for marvelous selections of footwear, books and accessories, and remarkable displays of vinyl records, skateboards, and other similar gems. Adventure begins as one steps into its U-shaped path lined with unique establishments. 1.…

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16

Jul

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A Spotlight for the Deserving

ASPIRING ARTISTS are often told that they must attend art school and spend their family’s fortune in order to be successful in the art world. But the brains behind Transwing Art Gallery believe otherwise; young artists can be the next Leonardo Da Vinci or Vincent Van Gogh regardless of whether they…

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21

Jun

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Con Bravura: A Night of Music and Legacy

  THE MUSICAL excellence of the UST Chorus of Arts and Letters (AB Chorale) that withstood the test of time was celebrated during their 20th anniversary concert dubbed Con Bravura last June 19. The elegantly clad alumni and current members of AB Chorale demonstrated their group’s musical journey through an interesting…

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13

Jun

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Philippine Independence: Are We Celebrating on the Right Day?

IN 1965, President Diosdado Macapagal signed Republic Act No. 4166, declaring June 12 as the official Philippine Independence Day. While it is commonplace for Filipinos to celebrate the country’s independence on June 12, confusion on the rightful date to celebrate the Independence Day  still remains. Was it Aug. 1 or Sept.…

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01

May

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Design Week Philippines 2016: A celebration of creativity in the walled city

LOST IN the beat of quality indie music, and entranced by gripping spoken word performances, the crowd sat in a cozy huddle and tuned in to various stories of life told through a one-of-a-kind fusion of music and poetry. Ex Vivo: From Beginning to End brought together some of the…

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21

Feb

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6 Takeaways From This Year’s Pasinaya Festival

FOR 12 years and counting, the Pasinaya festival continues to showcase the unique and evolving Filipino creativity. Here are six remarkable performances during this year's festival held last Feb. 7 at the Cultural Center of the Philippines. 1) Ballet Philippines: Journey to the Pool Ballerinas immersed into a swim as…

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08

Feb

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Escaping the Humdrum in Lindslee’s Cliché Untitled

JADED BY the monotony of exhibits that yield to imitative styles and concepts, esteemed abstract artist Lindslee probes the nature of contemporary art while presenting artists’ continued struggle to survive in a world where art’s value lies on price tags in his exhibit titled Cliché Untitled. Lindsey James Lee, known in the art…

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30

Dec

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Revisiting the Thomasian Life of Jose Rizal

DURING HIS youth, Jose Rizal was, in many ways, just a simple teenager who had big dreams for himself and his country. As we commemorate the 119th year of his martyrdom, take a look at some interesting facts about his formative years while studying in the University of Santo Tomas (UST)—years before…

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25

Nov

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PARA/PHRASE: Fil Delacruz’s Journey in Fine Print and Painting

WHAT DOES it take for a Thomasian to earn a National Artist nomination? Filimon “Fil” Delacruz celebrates his past years in the arts scene through a solo exhibit titled “PARA/PHRASE: An Artist’s Journey in Fine Print and Painting.” A visit to the National Commission for Culture and Arts (NCCA) gallery while…

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13

Nov

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Performatura Festival 2015: Reviving and recognizing Filipino individuality

WHAT WOULD you give to learn about Philippine regional literature, witness ethnic song and dance performances, and have coffee with a national artist? Donating a book as a ticket to this kind of a three-day celebration was certainly on the bucket list. Literature and performing arts enthusiasts gathered at the…

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