An unconventional friendship unfolds in Victoria & Abdul, starring Judi Dench and Ali Fazal. The unlikely relationship between Queen Victoria and her munshi or teacher which defied royalties comes at a perfect time. Read more about Victoria and Abdul Movie Review …
Following the incredible success of Gerardo Francisco’s Ibong Adarna, Ballet Manilabrings in another ballet classic for their 22nd Performance Season “Flights of Fantasy”. The country’s premier ballet company soars yet again with the re-staging of Swan Lake. Ballet Manila’s production is both a part of the company’s commitment to produce at least one classic ballet in every season’s repertoire and to bring in brilliance and grandeur.
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Ibong Adarna is a staple reading requirement among high school students.It is about the hunt for the elusive bird with magical healing properties. Truly, a classic. To push for Ballet Manila’s advocacy to ‘bring ballet to the people and bring people to ballet,’ they adapted the lore to kick off the 22nd performance season of the dance company. Entitled Flights of Fantasy, the season will feature familiar narratives on stage.
After my first night in Baguio, I woke up early the following day to continue exploring the City of Pines.
There are jeepneys headed to Mines View Park at the plaza. I timed my arrival before dawn to capture great photos of the place. I may have arrived way too early as some shops are still closed but at least there are still few visitors. I passed through several shops before I got to the lagoon. Mines View Park may be Baguio’s most famous tourist attraction. Visitors can stand on the cliff while overlooking the community below and marvel at the vast mountainscape of the region. It’s nowhere near the Kiltepan experience but the view can still take one’s breath away.
