An epic tells the aspirations of a people: where they come from, what they are, and what they hope to be. At times of hardship and despair, retelling the people’s glorious past in the form of an epic, ...

The epic of Bicolandia, “Ibalong,” is a mélange of fantastic stories with three heroes—Baltog, Handyong and Bantong—who got to battle against the elements, one-eyed monsters, giant flying sharks, ...

Make this your preferred source to get more updates from this publisher on Google. It is context that makes Tanghalang Pilipino’s “Ibalong The Musical” extraordinary. And it is context that is not ...

MANILA, Philippines - It will literally be a legendary festivity as the country’s top celebrities join the people of Legazpi City in reliving Bicol’s epic legend of Ibalong this month. Kicking off the ...

The Ibalong epic is the best known in all of Bicolandia, and the annual festival devoted to its heroes is one of the biggest shows in the region. Tanghalang Pilipino, a resident company of the ...

MANILA, Philippines - If you enjoyed The Hobbit and Avatar and Harry Potter – and who doesn’t? – you’re going to love Ibalong. And not just love it but identify with it too, as Ibalong is our ...

LEGAZPI CITY—Bicol’s rich cultural heritage took the spotlight as dancers from different towns swayed to the rhythm of ritual beats, showcasing vibrant festival attire and traditional dance moves ...

It's CCP run may have ended but Tanghalang Pilipino's Bicolano epic is set to tour the land of its origins MANILA, Philippines – It ain’t over. After the last show of its premiere run on March 3 at ...

Make this your preferred source to get more updates from this publisher on Google. Last January 25, Maestro Ryan P. Cayabyab was given the rare honor of having his two major works spanning 25 years ...

Long before heroes were rendered in pixels and landscapes built from digital code, the Bicol Region had already been telling stories of courage, monsters and destiny through the ancient verses of the ...