13th Pasinaya Open House Festival 2017: Palabas at Palihan

Every year, the biggest multi-arts festival in the country—Pasinaya—is held at the Cultural Center of the Philippines in Pasay City.

Parade after the opening ceremony on Feb. 5, 2017

This year, the “13th Pasinaya Open House Festival 2017: Palabas at Palihan” happened last February 4-5, 2017 with the theme, “Arts for Peace.”

The two-day event features Palihan (Workshop-All-You-Can)—an introductory hands-on workshops in various performing arts forms and popular arts for all ages—and Palabas which showcased performances by guest artists, art exhibits, film showings, and food booths.

CCP is crowded with vistors who attended Pasinaya

A lot of students and art lovers across the Philippines gather at Pasinaya to support Filipino arts and culture. The number of visitors has increased dramatically since last year due to the additional day allotted for the event.

On the second day, the UST Symphony Orchestra was the first performer in the main theatre. The orchestra performed popular songs: “Tatlong Bibe” and Ariana Grande’s “One Last Time” in an orchestra version.

Ballet Philippines

CCP’s resident companies including Ballet Philippines and Bayanihan Philippine National Folk Dance company also presented folk dances and other theater acts.

Bayanihan Philippine National Folk Dance Company

Meanwhile, performances by individuals and group artists were held at 12 areas, inside and outside of CCP.