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Encyclopedia > Cultural Center of the Philippines

The Cultural Center of the Philippines (or CCP) is located in Manila, the Philippines and was opened in 1969 to promote and preserve Filipino arts and culture, and to become a mecca of culture and the arts in Asia. Since its opening, it has showcased the Bolshoi, Kirov, Royal Danish ballets, as well as contemporary American, French, German, and Philippine companies. Image File history File links CCp. ... Nickname: Motto: Linisin Ibangon Maynila Map of Metro Manila showing the location of Manila Coordinates: 14°35 N 121° E Country Region Districts 1st to 6th districts of Manila Barangays 897 Incorporated (city) June 10, 1574 Government  - Mayor Alfredo Lim (2007-2010 GO)  - Vice Mayor Isko Moreno (AM/PDP-Laban... World map showing the location of Asia. ... The Bolshoi Theatre in Moscow houses the world renowned Bolshoi Ballet, which has been home to some of the worlds greatest ballet dancers, including Anna Pavlova, Vaslav Nijinsky, Rudolf Nureyev, Mikhail Baryshnikov and Natalia Makarova. ... The Mariinsky Ballet is one of the most famous ballet schools in history (formerly the Kirov Ballet, and also the Academic State Theatre), located in St. ... The Royal Danish Ballet is one of the oldest ballet troupes in Europe. ...


The inauguration of the CCP gave Philippine culture and the arts a home. The CCP was created by President Ferdinand Marcos in 1966 through Executive Order No. 30 with the purpose of promoting and preserving Filipino arts and culture. It was formally inaugurated on September 8, 1969, starting a three-month long inaugural festival opened by the musical Golden Salakot: Isang Dularawan, an epic portrayal of Panay Island, as its initial presentation. The Center's formal inauguration was attended by a number of international personalities, including California Governor and Mrs. Ronald Reagan, who were representing President Richard Nixon. An inauguration is a ceremony of formal investiture whereby an individual assumes an office or position of authority or power. ... Ferdinand Emmanuel Edralín Marcos (September 11, 1917 – September 28, 1989) was President of the Philippines from 1965 to 1986. ... An executive order is an edict issued by a member of the executive branch of a government, usually the head of that branch. ... is the 251st day of the year (252nd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Also: 1969 (Stargate SG-1) episode. ... The Fantasticks is the longest-running musical in history Musical theatre is a form of theatre combining music, songs, spoken dialogue and dance. ... Panay is an island in the Philippines located in the Visayas. ... Official language(s) English Capital Sacramento Largest city Los Angeles Largest metro area Greater Los Angeles Area  Ranked 3rd  - Total 158,302 sq mi (410,000 km²)  - Width 250 miles (400 km)  - Length 770 miles (1,240 km)  - % water 4. ... Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger (left) and Governor Gray Davis (right) with President George W. Bush in 2003 The Governor of California is the highest executive authority in the state government, whose responsibilities include making yearly State of the State addresses to the California State Legislature, submitting the budget, and ensuring that... “Reagan” redirects here. ... For other uses, see President of the United States (disambiguation). ... Richard Milhous Nixon (January 9, 1913 – April 22, 1994) was the 37th President of the United States, serving from 1969 to 1974. ...

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Purpose

California Gov. and Mrs. Ronald Reagan are accompanied by President Marcos at the opening of the CCP.
California Gov. and Mrs. Ronald Reagan are accompanied by President Marcos at the opening of the CCP.

Since its establishment, the CCP has sought to embody its logo of katotohanan (truth), kagandahan (beauty) and kabutihan (goodness). The logo was designed by artist & writer Alfredo (Ding) Roces. The best artists from all over the country and around the world have graced the CCP theaters and galleries, enthralling Filipinos for over thrity years. The CCP is presently attached to the Office of the President and is under the supervision of the National Commission for Culture and the Arts as stipulated in Executive Order No. 80.[1] Image File history File linksMetadata No higher resolution available. ... Image File history File linksMetadata No higher resolution available. ... Official language(s) English Capital Sacramento Largest city Los Angeles Largest metro area Greater Los Angeles Area  Ranked 3rd  - Total 158,302 sq mi (410,000 km²)  - Width 250 miles (400 km)  - Length 770 miles (1,240 km)  - % water 4. ... The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City. ... The President of the Philippines is the head of state and government of the Republic of the Philippines. ... The National Commission for Culture and the Arts of the Philippines is the official arts council for the Philippines. ...


The CCP showcases Filipino artistic achievements, encourages the creation of original works inspired by Filipino themes and tradition and helps makes the arts accessible to all sectors of Philippine Society. It also initiates and supports the establishment of regional or local cultural centers in cooperation with local groups and brings together its own resident artists and other artists from the various regions through the CCP Outreach Program. The stereotypical Filipino commutes by jeep to work, goes to mass on Sunday, send messages by text in cell phones, is an aficionado of Basketball and is shocked that his cousin/brother is a born-again or attends a Protestant gathering. ...


The CCP also covers film and broadcast arts, as well as the literary and visual arts, encouraging the growth of aspiring artists in these fields through numerous workshops, seminars, anthologies, exhibits, symposia, as well as through competitions and awards. “Moving picture” redirects here. ... Broadcasting is the distribution of audio and/or video signals which transmit programs to an audience. ... The Mona Lisa is one of the most recognizable artistic paintings in the Western world. ... A workshop is a room or smaller building which contains tools and/or machinery for making or repairing things. ... A seminar is a form of academic teaching, normally at a university in small groups where students are requested to actively participate during meetings. ... An anthology is a collection of literary works, originally of poems, but in recent years its usage has broadened to be applied to collections of short stories and comic strips. ... Originally, the term symposium referred to a drinking party; the Greek verb sympotein means to drink together. The term has since come to refer to any academic conference, irrespective of drinking. ...


The CCP's Cultural Exchange Program supports the growth and development of arts councils all over the country through workshops and seminars. In addition, the CCP also established ties with various international organizations such as the Association of Asia-Pacific Performing Arts Centers, the Conseil International des Organisations de Festivals de Folklore et d'Arts Traditionnels, the World Dance Alliance, and the International Theatre Institute. Through exchange programs with these groups, Filipinos are able to appreciate different cultures as well as witness performances of highly-acclaimed artists from all over the world.


While the Center aims to bring the culture and the arts to the Filipino masses, it is widely considered to be "imposing, unapproachable, and elitist."[2] In this regard, the Manila Metropolitan Theater is being restored to provide an accessible culture and arts venue for the masses. caption:Metropolitan Theater Manila August 2006 The Manila Metropolitan Theatre is an art deco building designed by the Filipino architect Juan M. de Guzman Arellano, and built in 1935. ...


Performance Venues of the CCP

Tanghalang Pambansa (CCP Main Building)

The Main Building, called the "Tanghalang Pambansa" ("National Theatre") of the Cultural Center of the Philippines
The Main Building, called the "Tanghalang Pambansa" ("National Theatre") of the Cultural Center of the Philippines

Built on reclaimed land in Manila Bay, the Tanghalang Pambansa, more commonly known as the CCP Main Building or the Theatre of Performing Arts, si joyce ay maganda was designed by leading Filipino architect and National Artist, Leandro V. Locsin. It houses four theaters, a museum of ethnographic exhibits and a changing exhibit of Philippine art or ethnography, galleries, and a library on Philippine art and culture. It also houses the administrative offices and facilities of the CCP.[3] Image File history File linksMetadata Download high resolution version (1280x960, 309 KB) Summary Licensing File links The following pages on the English Wikipedia link to this file (pages on other projects are not listed): Cultural Center of the Philippines Leandro Locsin Metadata This file contains additional information, probably added from... Image File history File linksMetadata Download high resolution version (1280x960, 309 KB) Summary Licensing File links The following pages on the English Wikipedia link to this file (pages on other projects are not listed): Cultural Center of the Philippines Leandro Locsin Metadata This file contains additional information, probably added from... Photography sunset in Bay City, Pasay (near SM Mall of Asia) Manila Bay is one of the finest natural harbors in the world which serves the port of Manila (on Luzon), in the Philippines. ... An architect at his drawing board, 1893 An architect is a person who is involved in the planning, designing and oversight of a buildings construction. ... A National Artist of the Philippines is a title given to a Filipino who has been given the highest recognition for having made significant contributions to the development of Philippine arts, namely, Music, Dance, Theater, Visual Arts, Literature, Film, Broadcast Arts, Fashion Design and Architecture, and Allied Arts. ... The Main Building (Tanghalang Pambansa) of the Cultural Center of the Philippines, one of Locsins most recognizable works. ... For other usages see Theatre (disambiguation) Theater (American English) or Theatre (British English and widespread usage among theatre professionals in the US) is that branch of the performing arts concerned with acting out stories in front of an audience using combinations of speech, gesture, music, dance, sound and spectacle &#8212... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... Ethnography (from the Greek ethnos = nation and graphe = writing) refers to the qualitative description of human social phenomena, based on months or years of fieldwork. ... Julio Pérez Ferrero Library - Cúcuta, Colombia A modern-style library in Chambéry A library is a collection of information, sources, resources and services, organized for use, and maintained by a public body, an institution, or a private individual. ...


In 2005, the Tanghalang Pambansa and the CCP Complex were refurbished ahead of the 112th General Assembly of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) in Manila, whose opening and closing ceremonies were to be held at the Tanghalang Nicanor Abelardo. During the refurbishment, the marble façade of the Tanghalang Pambansa was cleaned and the marble trim, which was installed during its refurbishment in the 1990s, was replaced with travertine imported from Italy. During this particular repair, the building's main ramp was closed to traffic.[4] Year 2005 (MMV) was a common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... The Inter-Parliamentary Union is an international organization established in 1889 by William Randal Cremer (United Kingdom) and Frédéric Passy (France). ... Nickname: Motto: Linisin Ibangon Maynila Map of Metro Manila showing the location of Manila Coordinates: 14°35 N 121° E Country Region Districts 1st to 6th districts of Manila Barangays 897 Incorporated (city) June 10, 1574 Government  - Mayor Alfredo Lim (2007-2010 GO)  - Vice Mayor Isko Moreno (AM/PDP-Laban... Venus de Milo, front. ... West façade of the Notre-Dame de Strasbourg Cathedral A facade (or façade) is the exterior of a building – especially the front, but also sometimes the sides and rear. ... For the band, see 1990s (band). ... Travertine Travertine terraces at Mammoth Hot Springs, Yellowstone National Park A carving in travertine Travertine is a sedimentary rock. ...


The 2005 refurbishment also included the repair and upgrade of the Main Building's toilet facilities, the repair of its main fountain and lagoon, the installation of a new air-conditioning system, replacing the 36-year-old system which was installed in 1969, and the installation of new carpeting. The refurbishment also brought additional grounds lighting for the CCP Complex, upgraded interior roads, including one which enabled access to the Diosdado Macapagal Boulevard. The landscaping of the 88-hectare complex was also extensively re-done. Flush toilet. ... The worlds highest fountain: King Fahds Fountain in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia Three traditional fountain features: a low jet, a pair of raised basins, and sculpture with a water theme, here hippocamps (Villa Borghese, Rome) A traditional fountain is an arrangement where water issues from a source (Latin fons... This mid bay barrier in Narrabeen, a suburb of Sydney (Australia), has blocked what used to be a bay to form a lagoon. ... In the broadest sense air conditioning can refer to any form of cooling, heating, ventilation or disinfection that modifies the condition of air, typically for thermal comfort. ... Also: 1969 (Stargate SG-1) episode. ... This page is related to transport; you may be looking for the 2002 Bollywood movie Road. ... For the airport, see Diosdado Macapagal International Airport For the boulevard in Metro Manila, see Diosdado Macapagal Boulevard Diosdado Pangan Macapagal (September 28, 1910 – April 21, 1997) was a Filipino politician who served as the 9th President of the Philippines. ... Landscaping refers to any activity that modifies the visible features of an area of land, including but not limited to: living elements, such as flora or fauna; or what is commonly referred to as Gardening efforts in the gestalt, the art and craft of growing plants with a goal of...


The Philippine International Convention Center, which is located in the CCP Complex and was opened in 1976 for the Manila Summit of the IMF-World Bank, was also extensively repaired and refurbished. The Philippine International Convention Center (PICC) is the most modern convention center the Philippines can offer to the world. ... Year 1976 Pick up sticks(MCMLXXVI) was a leap year starting on Thursday (link will display full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... The flag of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) The International Monetary Fund (IMF) is the international organization entrusted with overseeing the global financial system by monitoring foreign exchange rates and balance of payments, as well as offering technical and financial assistance when asked. ... ...


This costs of the refurbishment were shouldered by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas, the offices of Senators Franklin Drilon and Francis Pangilinan, and Malabon-Navotas Congressman Ricardo Sandoval, the Department of Public Works and Highways, and the CCP.[5] The Central Bank is depicted on the 100-peso bill. ... Type Upper house Houses Senate Senate President Manuel Villar, Nacionalista, since July 24, 2006 Senate President pro tempore Juan Flavier, Lakas-CMD, since July 22, 2002 Members 24 Senators currently, only 23 Senators Political groups (as of May 10, 2004 elections) Lakas-CMD Liberal LDP Nacionalista Others Meeting place GSIS... Franklin Drilon Franklin M. Drilon is the current Senate President and third highest ranking official of the Philippines. ... Francis Kiko Nepomuceno Pangilinan (born August 24, 1963) is a politician in the Philippines. ... Malabon City is one of the cities and municipalities that comprise Metro Manila in the Philippines. ... REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES Municipality of Navotas Region: National Capital Region Province: — Founded: June 11, 1859 Population: 2000 census—230,403 Density—21,393 per km² Area: 10. ... Type Lower house Houses House of Representatives House Speaker Jose De Venecia, Jr. ... The Philippines Department of Public Works and Highways (Filipino: Kagawaran ng Pagawaing Bayan at Lansangan), abbreviated as DPWH, is the executive department of the Philippine government responsible for all safety of projects in the field of public works. ...


Tanghalang Nicanor Abelardo (Main Theater)

The Tanghalang Nicanor Abelardo or the Main Theater is named after Nicanor Abelardo who redefined the kundiman and elevated it to artistic heights through his compositions such as Nasaan Ka Irog?, Bituing Marikit, Magbalik Ka Hirang, Kundiman ng Luha, and Mutya ng Pasig. The theater has four levels: Orchestra, Boxes, Balcony I, and Balcony II, and is able to accommodate a total of 1,823 guests. Upon entering the orchestra section, guests are greeted by National Artist for Visual Arts Vicente Manansala's brass sculpture The Seven Arts. The theater has a split orchestra pit floor and is equipped to meet the requirements of large theatrical productions such as ballets, operas, symphonic concerts, and other musicals. It also features a house curtain tapestry patterned after the Genesis (Simula) painting of the late National Artist Hernando Ocampo. Nicanor Abelardo a Filipino Composer who composed over a hundred of Kundiman Songs especially before and during the World War II Disacography: 1937 -Nasaan ka, Irog (music) 1937 -Bituing Marikit (Sampaguita) (music) ... It has been suggested that this article or section be merged with Philippine classical music. ... A National Artist of the Philippines is a title given to a Filipino who has been given the highest recognition for having made significant contributions to the development of Philippine arts, namely, Music, Dance, Theater, Visual Arts, Literature, Film, Broadcast Arts, Fashion Design and Architecture, and Allied Arts. ... The current version of this article or section is written in an informal style and with a personally invested tone. ... A sculpture is a three-dimensional object, which for the purposes of this article is man-made and selected for special recognition as art. ... An orchestra pit is the usually lowered area (hence pit) in front of a stage where an orchestra accompanies the performers. ... A performance of The Nutcracker ballet Ballet is the name given to a specfic dance form and technique. ... This article is about opera as an art form. ... Musical theater (or theatre) is a form of theater combining music, songs, dance, and spoken dialogue. ... This article is about tapestry the textile. ...


Tanghalang Aurelio V. Tolentino (Little Theater)

The Tanghalang Aurelio Tolentino, commonly known as the Little Theater, is named after the Filipino playwright and dramatist whose works at the turn of the 20th century, like Kahapon, Ngayon, at Bukas depict his desire to see Philippine independence from its colonizers. The Little Theater is a conventional proscenium stage, designed for drama, chamber music, solo recitals, lectures, and film screenings, with a capacity of 421 guests. The stage curtain is a tapestry made in Kyoto, Japan, based on the painting of Roberto Chabet, former director of the CCP Museum (Museo ng Kalinangang Pilipino). A playwright, also known as a dramatist, is a person who writes dramatic literature or drama. ... A dramatist is an author of dramatic compositions, usually plays. ... (19th century - 20th century - 21st century - more centuries) Decades: 1900s 1910s 1920s 1930s 1940s 1950s 1960s 1970s 1980s 1990s As a means of recording the passage of time, the 20th century was that century which lasted from 1901–2000 in the sense of the Gregorian calendar (1900–1999... A proscenium theater is a theater space whose primary feature is a large archway (the proscenium arch) at or near the front of the stage, through which the audience views the play. ... This does not cite any references or sources. ... Chamber music is a form of classical music, written for a small group of instruments which traditionally could be accommodated in a palace chamber. ... A lecture is a talk on a particular subject given in order to teach people about that subject, for example by a university or college teacher. ... Kyoto )   is a city in the central part of the island of HonshÅ«, Japan. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ...


Tanghalang Huseng Batute (Studio Theater)

The Tanghalang Huseng Batute or the Studio Theater is named after Jose Corazon de Jesus or Huseng Batute, one of his many pseudonyms . He was crowned "Hari ng Balagtasan" and among his literary works is the nationalist poem Sa Dakong Silangan (In the East). He also wrote the lyrics to various songs including Contancio de Guzman's Bayan Ko (My Country) and Nicanor Abelardo's Kundiman ng Luha (Kundiman of Tears). The venue named after him is designed for experimental production and has two levels; the upper level serves as a Gallery, the lower level as a Studio which features a variable stage. As such, audience capacity varies depending on the size of the stage or acting area. The lone dressing room, which can accommodate five persons at a time, is situated at the Lower Studio Level leading to the Buffeteria. The lobby of the theater is highlighted by a work of the Paete Wood Carvers after the painting of National Artist for the Visual Arts Carlos V. Francisco entitled Abuse of Spanish Authorities. Jose Corazon de Jesus (born in 1908) is a gifted silent movie star; this Filipino actor once bagged as the most fluent Tagalog speaker in Philippine cinema when it came to dialogue. ... A pseudonym (Greek: , pseudo + -onym: false name) is an artificial, fictitious name, also known as an alias, used by an individual as an alternative to a persons legal name. ... Nicanor Abelardo a Filipino Composer who composed over a hundred of Kundiman Songs especially before and during the World War II Disacography: 1937 -Nasaan ka, Irog (music) 1937 -Bituing Marikit (Sampaguita) (music) ... Paete is a 4th class urban municipality in the province of Laguna, Philippines. ... Carlos V. Francisco or more popularly known as Botong was the great muralist from Angono, Rizal. ...


Tanghalang Francisco Balagtas (Folk Arts Theater)

The Tanghalang Francisco Balagtas, more commonly known by its original name of Folk Arts Theater, this covered proscenium amphitheater is where popular concerts are usually staged. It has a seating capacity of 8,458 in ten sections. The theater takes its name form Francisco Baltazar also known as Francisco Balagtas, revered as one of the country's greatest poets. Florante at Laura is one of his best known and most beloved works and his poetry Balagtasismo has shaped generations of Filipino poets. The popular debate in verse, balagtasan is also named after him. The interior of the Auditorium Building in Chicago built in 1887. ... The name amphitheatre (alternatively amphitheater) is given to a public building of the Classical period (being particularly associated with ancient Rome) which was used for spectator sports, games and displays. ... Francisco Balagtas (April 2, 1788—February 20, 1862), Francisco Baltazar being his real name, is considered to be one of the great Filipino poets. ... Florante at Laura (or Florante and Laura) by Francisco Baltazar (also known as Balagtas) is one of the masterpieces of Philippine literature. ...


The building was commissioned by First Lady Imelda Marcos in 1974 for the Miss Universe Pageant, which was to be held in Manila. The theater was built in seventy-seven days and was designed by Leandro V. Locsin. Imelda Marcos may be the worlds most famous Philippine First Lady because of the glamorous and lavish projects undertaken during her 21-year tenure First Lady of the Philippines is the unofficial title of the hostess of the Malacañang Palace. ... Imelda Romuáldez Marcos (born July 2, 1929 in Manila) is a former First Lady and erstwhile powerful political figure in the Philippines. ... Year 1974 (MCMLXXIV) was a common year starting on Tuesday (link will display full calendar) of the 1974 Gregorian calendar. ... Miss Universe is an annual international female beauty contest, and the title for the winner of the contest, founded in 1952 by California clothing company Pacific Mills. ...


Tanghalang Manuel Conde (Dream Theater)

The Tanghalang Manuel Conde, also known as the Audio Visual Room is named in honor of Manuel Conde, a leading figue in Philippine Cinema. Manuel Pabustan Urbano in real life, he directed Gengis Khan, the first Filipino film distributed worldwide by United Artists. He was best remembered for his Juan Tamad series in which he starred and directed. The venue is used for film and video screenings, lecture forums, seminars or as a mini-conference hall. Manuel Conde (born Manuel Urbano on August 11, 1915 in the Philippines) is a Filipino actor, director and producer. ... The current United Artists logo (a variant was used during the 1980s). ...


This venue has also been retroffitted with equipment with which to receive, and subsequently feature, satellite direct-to-home feeds of art and culture films and videos on the arts of the Philippines. The venue, also named Dream Theater, is part of the joint endeavor of the CCP and the Dream Broadcasting Service to promote art films in the Philippines.


The venue has a seating capacity of 100.


Exhibit Halls

The Tanghalang Pambansa Building of the CCP also houses a number of exhibit halls:


Bulwagang Juan Luna (Main Gallery)

The Bulwagang Juan Luna, or the Main Gallery, is named after one of the greatest Filipino artists and figures of the Philippine Revolution, Juan Luna, whose most famous work is the majestic Spolarium. The Gallery is used for large exhibitions and located at the third floor, a rectangular space, has white walls and a floor area of 440 sq. meters. Combatants Filipino independence movement Spanish Empire Commanders Andres Bonifacio, Emilio Aguinaldo Spanish Governor-General of the Philippines Strength 80,000 soldiers unknown Casualties unknown unknown The Philippine Revolution (1896—1898) was an armed conflict between the Spanish colonial regime and the Katipunan, which sought Philippine independence from Spain. ... Juan Luna y Novicio was a 19th century Filipino painter. ...


Bulwagang Fernando Amorsolo (Small Gallery)

The Bulwagang Fernando Amorsolo, or the 'Small Gallery, on the fourth floor is an intimate space for individual exhibitions and installations. It is named after the first National Artist for Painting who immortalized the quality of Philippine sunlight in his evocative paintings of the Philippine countryside. Amorsolo popularized the image of the beautiful and modest Dalagang Filipina (Filipino maiden) and was the first to extensively portray traditional Filipino customs and manners, fiestas, and occupations, such as fishing and farming. Many of his historical works have graced textbooks and calendars, shaping the visual imagination of many generations of Filipino children. The Gallery is a rectangular space with white walls and two columns on each end. Fernando Cueto Amorsolo (May 30, 1892 - April 26, 1972) is one of the most important artists in the history of painting in the Philippines. ... Two textbooks A textbook is a book that strives to teach a student about a particular discipline, usually academic, and they are usually divided into chapters based on subject area. ... A calendar is a system for assigning calendar dates to days. ...


Bulwagang Carlos V. Francisco (Little Theater Lobby)

National Artist 'Carlos V. Francisco was among the first-generation modernists who, with Victorio C. Edades and Galo B. Ocampo, made up the pioneering triumvirate that led Philippine art to new directions. The Bulwagang Carlos V. Francisco is located at the Little Theater lobby, opposite the Luz mural. It is a wall space with strips, measureing 4.8m by 19.8m and is ideal for large-scale paintings or wall-mounted works. Carlos V. Francisco or more popularly known as Botong was the great muralist from Angono, Rizal. ... This article focuses on the cultural movement labeled modernism or the modern movement. See also: Modernism (Roman Catholicism) or Modernist Christianity; Modernismo for specific art movement(s) in Spain and Catalonia. ... --124. ...


Pasilyo Victorio Edades

Situated at the east end of the Fourth Floor, the Pasilyo Victorio Edades is a bracket-shaped space where the works of new talents are usually displayed. It is often used for exhibits of panoramic works, photographs, drawings, prints and works on paper. The hallway was named after National Artist for Painting Victorio Edades who pioneered Philippine modern art. The longest wall measures 2.4m high x 18.8m wide.


Pasilyo Guillermo Tolentino

Along Balcony 1 on the Third Floor, the Pasilyo Guillermo Tolentino is used for regional art works or for exhibits in line with cultural agreements. The hallway is named for National Artist for Sculpture Guillermo Tolentino who created the Bonifacio Monument. It is a wall space with white panels, slightly convex and measures 2.4m high x 30.2m wide. A National Artist of the Philippines is a Filipino who has been given the highest recognition for having made significant contributions to the development of Philippine arts, namely, Music, Dance, Theater, Visual Arts, Literature, Film, Broadcast Arts, Fashion Design and Architecture and Allied Arts. ...


Pasilyo Vicente Manansala

Located at the Second Floor, the Pasilyo Vicente Manansala is similar in size and shape as the Pasilyo Guillermo Tolentino. The Gallery is named after National Artist and painter Vicente Manansala, a member of the Thirteen Moderns and Neo-Realists and who was at the forefront of the modernist movement in Philippine art. This article focuses on the cultural movement labeled modernism or the modern movement. See also: Modernism (Roman Catholicism) or Modernist Christianity; Modernismo for specific art movement(s) in Spain and Catalonia. ...


National Arts Center

See National Arts Center

The National Arts Center is a sanctuary for young and aspiring Filipino artists that is located in Mount Makiling, Laguna, the Philippines. ...

Satellite Venues of the CCP

In response to the need to widen its audienceship for the arts and to bring its programs closer to the people, the CCP has established a programmatic partnership with the Assumption University in Antipolo and De La Salle Santiago-Zobel School (DLSZ) in Alabang, Muntinlupa. As CCP’s Satellite Venues in the East and in the South, these institutions commit to benefit from the exchange of goodwill and assistance through move-over productions, performances and artistic training workshops. Eventually, the center hopes to establish another satellite venue in the Northern part of Metro Manila. De La Salle Santiago Zobel School (DLSZ) is a Catholic institution for boys and girls located in Muntinlupa City, the Philippines. ... The City of Muntinlupa (Filipino: Lungsod ng Muntinlupa) is the southernmost city in Metro Manila. ...


The Angelo King Center for the Performing Arts

The façade of the Angelo King Center for the Performing Arts

De La Salle-Santiago Zobel School established the Angelo King Center for the Performing Arts in 2000 with the aim of supporting the holistic development of its students. The Center pushed the development of theatrical and musical talents on campus. Activities, which have been organized at the Center, have been facilitated by highly acclaimed organizations including the UP Theater Arts, Centerstage, and the Royal Academy of Dance. Image File history File linksMetadata Kingcenterx. ... Image File history File linksMetadata Kingcenterx. ... De La Salle Santiago Zobel School (DLSZ) is a Catholic institution for boys and girls located in Muntinlupa City, the Philippines. ... Year 2000 (MM) was a leap year starting on Saturday (link will display full 2000 Gregorian calendar). ... The Universitätscampus Wien, Austria ( details) Campus (plural: campuses) is derived from the (identical) Latin word for field or open space. English gets the words camp and campus from this origin. ... The Royal Academy of Dance (RAD) was established in 1920 by a group of professional dance artists brought together by Philip Richardson, editor of the Dancing Times and including: Adeline Genée - Denmark Tamara Karsavina - Russia Lucia Cormani - Italy Edouard Espinosa - France Phyllis Bedells - England Representing the principal dance training...


The Center also has a Ps150 million theater equipped with state-of-the-art lights and sound facilities imported form Germany. Inaugurated in November 2000, the theater has a seating capacity of 1,052 with balcony and orchestra sections, a two-level lobby, an orchestra pit, four air-conditioned dressing rooms, costume cabinets, a docking area, sixteen fly battens, two motorized curtain systems (vertical and horizontal), and comfort rooms. This is the only theater of its kind in a high school campus and is the only one located in this part of Metro Manila. This article does not cite any references or sources. ... Metropolitan Manila (Filipino: Kalakhang Maynila) or the National Capital Region (NCR) (Filipino: Pambansang Punong Rehiyon) is the greater metropolitan area of the city of Manila, the national capital and largest city in the Philippines. ...


The Assumpta Theater, Assumption Antipolo

The Assumpta Theater was constructed in 1999 and inaugurated in 2001 and is located on the campus of Assumption Antipolo. It is envisioned to be a major cultural seat in the eastern part of Metro Manila and to serve as a venue for cultural education and development not only of its students, faculty and parents but also for members of the outside communities and schools neighboring municipalities of the Rizal Province. This article is about the year. ... Year 2001 (MMI) was a common year starting on Monday (link displays the 2001 Gregorian calendar). ... Metropolitan Manila (Filipino: Kalakhang Maynila) or the National Capital Region (NCR) (Filipino: Pambansang Punong Rehiyon) is the greater metropolitan area of the city of Manila, the national capital and largest city in the Philippines. ... Rizal is a province of the Philippines located in the CALABARZON region in Luzon, just 20 kilometers east of Manila. ...


The Assumpta Theater is home to modern light and sound equipment, 17 manual fly battens, a manual curtain system, a spacious stage area, an orchestra pit, fully air-conditioned dressing rooms, a docking area, stage wings, three-level seating arrangements, a lobby, and comfort rooms. The house area can accommodate 2,001 guests.


Museo ng Kalinangang Pilipino (CCP Museum)

The Museo ng Kalinangang Pilipino, also the CCP Museum, is an integrated humanities museum that was established in 1988. It gathers together the works of Filipino traditional artists and preserves Filipino artistic traditions; studies and interprets these to provide a deeper understanding of Filipino national culture evolving with and for the people; and strengthens the people's awareness of the integral, dynamic role of creativity and artistic expression in national life and culture. The humanities are those academic disciplines which study the human condition using methods that are largely analytic, critical, or speculative, as distinguished from the mainly empirical approaches of the natural and social sciences. ... Year 1988 (MCMLXXXVIII) was a leap year starting on Friday (link displays 1988 Gregorian calendar). ...


A permanent exhibit entitled Diwa: Buhay, Ritwal at Sining showcases significant Filipino artistic traditions and explores the development of Philippine art and aesthetics in the socio-cultural context.


Another important permanent exhibit is the CCP Collection of Traditional Asian Musical Instruments from the Philippines, Japan, Indonesia, India, Thailand, China and South Korea. A musical instrument is a device that has been constructed or modified with the purpose of making music. ...


The CCP Museum also presents special changing exhibitions, provides curatorial assistance, and organizes workshops on indigenous art forms.


Events

Since 1972, the Cultural Center of the Philippines has administered the Order of the National Artists, whereby the Board of Trustees of the Center, in conjunction with the National Commission for Culture and the Arts, submit a list of recomendees to the President of the Philippines, who, by Presidential Proclamation, proclaims such as members of the Order of National Artists Year 1972 (MCMLXXII) was a leap year starting on Saturday (link will display full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... A National Artist of the Philippines is a title given to a Filipino who has been given the highest recognition for having made significant contributions to the development of Philippine arts, namely, Music, Dance, Theater, Visual Arts, Literature, Film, Broadcast Arts, Fashion Design and Architecture, and Allied Arts. ... The National Commission for Culture and the Arts of the Philippines is the official arts council for the Philippines. ... The President of the Philippines is the head of state and government of the Republic of the Philippines. ...


The Center has also been host to the annual formal Presentation Ceremonies of the Ramon Magsaysay Award. The Ramon Magsaysay Award was established in April 1957 by the trustees of the Rockefeller Brothers Fund (RBF) based in New York City. ...


The Cultural Center is home to the following groups and institutions:

Ballet Philippines (BP) stands out on the international dance stage as one of the few companies to successfully synthesize diverse dance and movement forms. ... The Philippine Ballet Theatre is the pre-eminent classical ballet company in the Philippines. ... The Ramon Obusan Folkloric Group (ROFG) was founded in 1972, and started as a fledging folk dance company, composed of some thirty performers. ... Tanghalang Pilipino (TP) is the resident drama company of the Cultural Center of the Philippines. ... It has been suggested that Drama (art form) be merged into this article or section. ... The Philippine Philharmonic Orchestra (PPO) is the Philippines leading orchestra and is widely regarded as one of the top musical ensembles in the world. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... In 1927, Dr. Manuel Casas of the University of Santo Tomas (UST) College of Medicine founded the UST Symphony Orchestra. ... The [[Philippine Madrigal Singers]] is the most awarded and acclaimed choir in Asia, having consistently won all the prizes in the most prestigious choral competitions for many years. ... There are very few or no other articles that link to this one. ...

Management

Emily Abrera is the current Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Center. The members are:

  • Benjamin H. Cervantes
  • Nestor O. Jardin
  • Atty. Lorna Kapunan
  • Dr. Jaime C. Laya
  • Martin Lopez
  • Teresita O. Luz
  • Ruperto S. Nicdao, Jr.
  • Zenaida R. Tantoco
  • Nestor U. Torre
  • Isabel Caro Wilson
  • Atty. Bel Derayunan

Its current President is Nestor O. Jardin while the Center's Artistic Director and Vice-President is Fernando C. Josef.


Rehabilitation and Expansion of the Cultural Center Complex

An ambitious expansion and rehabilitation of the Cultural Center of the Philippines Complex is being proposed as an answer to the Center's perceived isolation from the masses. The proposed plan will turn the center into a venue for culture and the arts as well as a magnet for commerce.


The proposed master plan divides the current 88-hectare Complex into 5 clusters. Cluster 1, tentatively named the Lucresia Reyes-Urtula Promenade, will feature an extension of the current Baywalk, retail shops, and restaurants. A visitor center, ferry terminal, and dock facilities will be built for visitors who will be coming in by sea or by yacht. This promenade will also feature a contemporary art museum. Baywalk is the name of a promenade, overlooking Manila Bay, in the city of Manila in the Philippines. ... This article or section needs copy editing for grammar, style, cohesion, tone and/or spelling. ... This article needs additional references or sources to facilitate its verification. ...


Cluster 2, or the Art Sanctuary, will be a strip that is solely dedicated to the arts. The Tanghalang Pambansa will serve as its anchor, along with the proposed Performing Arts Theater, which will house an expanded library, archives, and a storage facility. This will then stretch out to a 3-hectare open-air venue called Freedom Park. It will also feature a bandstand that will be named after Lucio D. San Pedro, an open space that will be named after Levi Celerio, the Antonio Molina Conservatory, and the Production Design Center. A bandstand built in 1912 stands in the grounds of the Horniman Museum in London Jedforest Instrumental Bandstand built in 2006 stands in the shadow of Jedburgh Abbey Scottish Borders Eastbourne bandstand opened in 1935 A bandstand is a circular or semicircular structure set in a park, garden, or pier... Lucio San Pedro, Composer and Teacher in the Philippines, Dies at 89 Philippine Daily Inquirer [Manila] / andante - 2 April 2002 Lucio San Pedro, a Philippine composer and teacher who held the title National Artist for Music, died 31 March at age 89, according to the Philippine Daily Inquirer. ... National Artist of the Philippines for Music and Literature, Levi Celerio Levi Celerio (April 30, 1910 - April 2, 2002) is a Filipino composer and lyricist who was born in Manila, the Philippines. ... Antonio Molina Born in Málaga, 1930 - Madrid, 1996. ...


The Breezeway, or Cluster 3, is to be a mixed-use corridor that will link the Art Sanctuary to other performance and events venue. This area will include an 8,000-seater multi-purpose hall, a Nick Joaquin Garden, an Asian Music Gallery, the National Artists Museum, the Museo ng Kalinangang Pilipino (CCP Museum), and two artists' centers to be named after Andrea Veneracion and Wilfrido Ma. Guerrero. [6] Nicomedes Márquez Joaquín, best known as Nick Joaquin (May 4, 1917–April 29, 2004), was a Filipino writer, historian and journalist, best known for his short stories and novels. ... Asian music actually is a vague, loose term that encompasses numerous different musical styles originating from just as numerous Asian cultures. ... A National Artist of the Philippines is a Filipino who has been given the highest recognition for having made significant contributions to the development of Philippine arts, namely, Music, Dance, Theater, Visual Arts, Literature, Film, Broadcast Arts, Fashion Design and Architecture and Allied Arts. ...


The Art Living Room, or Cluster 4, is envisioned to be a high-density, high-rise establishment that will house condominiums and other exhibit areas. It will also feature a public transport hub to bring the masses to the Center. It will be home to the Design Arts Museum, the Juan Nakpil Boulevard, Arturo Luz's Building as Sculpture, and Leonor Orosa Goquingco's Dancing Fountain. Leonor Orosa Goquingco is a pioneer choreographer of the Philippines. ...


Cluster 5, or Seaside, is to be a medium-density residential and shopping area and will be linked to the Gil Puyat Avenue extension.


The master plan is envisioned to be completed in 4 phases, from 2004 to 2014; five billion pesos will be needed for the plan's first five years, and another 8 billion for the plan's latter half.[7] Year 2004 (MMIV) was a leap year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ... 2014 (MMXIV) will be a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... ISO 4217 Code PHP User(s) Philippines Inflation 2. ...


On December 8, 2005, the Center announced the winners of its design contest. Three firms won for their concepts, Syndicated Architects, Manalang-Tayag-Ilano Architects, and JPA Buensalido Design. The concepts of each winner will then be presented to prospective investors and stakeholders for final approval.[8] is the 342nd day of the year (343rd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2005 (MMV) was a common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ...

References

  1. ^ History of the Cultural Center of the Philippines
  2. ^ Grand Dame ready for another facelift
  3. ^ Performance Venues of the Cultural Center of the Philippines
  4. ^ Bravo! Bravo!
  5. ^ Cultural Center of the Philippines Gets Facelift for IPU Meet
  6. ^ Grand plan to change face of Cultural Center complex
  7. ^ ‘Commercialized’ CCP embraces the poor
  8. ^ 3 architect groups win CCP design contest

See also

The culture of the Philippines reflects the complexity of the History of the Philippines through the blending of pre-Hispanic indigenous Austronesian civilizations and the culture of Spain, imparted during Spains 377 year colonial rule of the islands. ...

External links

  • Cultural Center of the Philippines official website

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