INDAK PILIPINAS FOLKLORIC DANCE FESTIVAL 2023 Mga Tradisyon at Interpretasyon

PRESENTED BY:

Cultural Center of the Philippines,

in cooperation with the Philippine Folk Dance Society, and the National Commission for Culture and the Arts

DATE | TIME | VENUE:

May 19, 2023 | 7:00 PM

May 20, 2023 | 2:00 PM & 7:00 PM

CCP @ the Metropolitan Theater

DESCRIPTION:

The CCP brings back Indak Pilipinas: Mga Tradisyon at Interpretasyon – the biggest folkloric dance showcase that gathers the best Filipino folk dance groups – at the Metropolitan Theater. The bi-annual dance event puts the spotlight on the best folkloric groups and their best dance pieces choreographed and staged by Philippine National Artists for Dance and other respected personalities in the dance community to celebrate the spirit of the Filipino culture through dance.

Bringing to life the works of pioneering dance choreographers and staging unpublished dance materials and narratives are established professional dance groups such as Bayanihan, The National Folk Dance Company, the Ramon Obusan Folkloric Group, the Philippine Barangay Folk Dance Troupe, the Kaloob, Music and Dance Ministry, and the SINDAW Philippines Performing Arts Guild.

Some of the best regional dance groups join the festival, including Kalilayan Folkloric Group, Sining Palawan Dance Troupe, and Irong-Irong Dance Company. Featured school/University-based dance groups are: Bulacan State University Lahing Kayumanggi Dance Troupe, Centro Escolar University Folk Dance Troupe, Lyceum of the Philippines University Lahing Batangan Dance Troupe, Philippine High School for the Arts Sanghiyas Pangkat Mananayaw, Philippine Normal University Kislap Sining Dance Troupe, Rizal Technological University Kultura Rizalia Dance Troupe, Technological University of the Philippines Kalinangan Dance Troupe, University  of  the  East Silangan  Dance  Troupe,  University  of  Santo  Tomas  Salinggawi  Dance Troupe.

In line with the celebration of the National Heritage Month, the fourth edition of Indak Pilipinas perpetuates the promotion and preservation of the country’s diverse dance traditions and heritage, while continuing to define and sustain the national identity and help in the national development through performing arts and dance. Led by overall director Generoso Caringal, with artistic consultant Dr. Larry Gabao, Indak Pilipinas is in partnership with the National Commission for Culture and the Arts and the Philippine Folk Dance Society or Samahang Tagapagtaguyod ng Katutubong Sayaw ng Pilipinas.

SCHEDULE OF PERFORMERS (click to open link)

TICKET INFORMATION:

Ticket Prices:

Orchestra Center – P500

Orchestra Sides – P400

Balcony – P300

Discounts:

20% for student with ID (retail)

20% for government employees, senior citizens, and PWD

50% group discount for a minimum of 100 tickets

Tickets will soon be available at Ticketworld (https://premier.ticketworld.com.ph/)