Philippine Cultural Foundation Brings 'Dying Art' to Stage
Ana Maria, a "Sarzuela," will be shown at the Bayanihan Arts and Events Center on Sept. 9.
Tucked behind a gate on a quiet stretch of land off Nine Eagles Drive sits a cultural treasure. The Philippine Cultural Foundation Inc. has called the five acres at 14301 Nine Eagles Drive home for than a decade since the construction of the Bayanihan Center in 2012. The center is used as the foundation's headquarters and a special events hall. With more than 5,000 families as members, the foundation's goal is to preserve and present the Philippine heritage and culture for future generations and add to the diversity the Tampa Bay area. Their annual events include Philfest, a festival to celebrate all things Filipino; the Sampaguita Ball, a red carpet charity ball; and various dance and language classes. The foundation is now expanding to …
Nomer Son
3:53 am on Friday, August 31, 2012
Sarsuela in the Philippines goes a long way back before 1920. "Walang Sugat", the most popular premiered in 1902 and had over 100 performances in it's first year. It was shown at the 1905 St Louise exposition where it won a medal. It returned to the USA for 10 performances in various States and Toronto in 1979. Walang Sugat enjoys frequent revivals in Manila. The latest ran for over a month (July… more ›