The pandemic did not stop the passionate people of the University of the Philippines (UP) Aguman in providing an avenue for talented young Kapampangans. FOLLOWING the success of last year’s Sining Arts and Talents Competition despite having it virtually, Sining 2022 promises a grander and more exciting event for all of us. This year’s virtual …
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CALL FOR ENTRIES: Cinema Culinarya Film Festival
Gather your secret ingredients, unearth family recipes and roll the cameras as the National Commission For Culture and The Arts (NCCA), powered by YATU Film Productions and North Luzon Cinema Guild Inc., launches 2022’s edition of Cinema Culinarya Film Festival (CCFF). In accordance with Proclamation No. 469, declaring April as the “Filipino Food Month” or “Buwan Ng Kalutong Pilipino,” CCFF aims to champion …
Giant Lantern exhibitions now open to public
Missing the pre-pandemic holiday festivities? Don’t worry because the Christmas Capital of the Philippines is at your service! For this year, the City Government of San Fernando is celebrating the biggest, brightest, and most colorful Christmas event in a “new normal” way! The Giant Lantern Festival kicked off on December 16, showcasing an exhibition of …
Duman: Cultivating rice, cultivating culture
“Mal ya ing duman uling mal ya ing lahing Kapampangan (Duman is expensive because the Kapampangan race is priceless),” says Sta. Rita tourism officer Randy del Rosario. Duman is one of the heirloom delicacies in Pampanga, specifically produced in the town of Sta. Rita. These golden green rice grains are relatively expensive because only few …
San Fernando lanterns shine bright along the city’s major thoroughfare
It’s that time of year once again when being stuck in traffic is not bad at all… at least for those passing through the Jose Abad Santos Avenue in the City of San Fernando, Pampanga. Kapampangan visual storyteller Gerald Gloton captures the beauty of the lanterns and other holiday decorations along the brightest road in …
Mekeni, Sálangí kó pû: Mirjan Hipolito showcases the beauty of Angeles in Miss Universe-Philippines’ tourism video
“Mekeni, Sálangí kó pû.” (Come and visit us!) MISS Universe-Philippines Angeles City Mirjan S. Hipolito, showcased the fascinating culture, historical places, cuisines, and people of her hometown through this year’s Miss Universe Philippines’ 2021 Tourism Video portion. After the announcement of the Top 30, the Miss Universe Philippines (MUPH) organization posted the Tourism videos of each …
Kapampangan filmmaker tells a story of culture, language, and family in New Zealand
“Mag abroad la pala reng pengari mu? Mikwalta na kayu kanyan!” (So, will your parents work abroad? You’re going to get rich now!). It is true many Filipinos have left home for greener pastures but there’s a lot more about living and working abroad than just the Balikbayan boxes, monthly remittances, and Spam. Mekeni, the …
Kapampangan artists sell masterpieces to sustain community pantry
WHEN the Community Pantry Spirit took the country by storm last April, event organizer Bennylee Bondoc thought of putting up one in Angeles City after being inspired by several posts she saw online. She started contacting her friends and network to help her with the logistics and come up with some goods to give to …
Give These Lovers A Second Chance: Here’s How To Help Them
It takes a community to bring a love story to the screens. Love becomes a transcendental force between two young boys, dealing with their own ungodly hour. Can time make forgiveness easier to accept? When roles are reversed and power is shifted, will you hurt the person who broke your heart? In writer-director Bradley Jason …
Multidisciplinary artist creates performative art pieces to celebrate Mother’s Day
Thinking about giving your moms something special this Mother’s Day? You might want to try this performative artwork created by multidisciplinary Kapampangan artist Ruston Banal. Banal has released a 100-edition-copy sculpture of his personal tribute to the nurturing character of a mother called Inda, the Kapampangan word for mother. The artwork is made entirely in …