Seeing the Stars with Sibol and Gunaw

As part of our Literature class (We were required to watch.), we were able to witness the majestic and astonishing stages of  Alamat: Si Sibol at si Gunaw, an all-Filipino original production that combines magic, myth and a message of love for Mother Earth.

Lisa Macuja-Elizalde

At times like this, I do appreciate that we are required to watch a performing cultural arts. It gives me time to be engross in another persons world, their passion and love for their craft. As well as living in another, created for you. 

 According to Liza Macuja-Elizalde, the story tells it all, how the environment is being abused that is. “Gunaw abuses the earth’s resources and destroys Sibol’s garden. Kapuy, his mortal father encouraged this kind of behavior. Sibol, on the other hand, nurtured the earth and grew flowers and plants in her garden with the seeds and roots given to her by her mother goddess Luningning. In the end, Sibol and Luningning defeat Gunaw and his army.”

Aside from Elizalde as the goddess Luningning, Nazer Delgado plays as the mortal Kapuy whom she falls in love with, and Francis Cascano and Yanti Marduli as the twins Sibol (Bloom) and Gunaw (Doom) who become locked in a battle over Mother Earth, one intent on its protection and the other on its destruction. Dancing as the young Sibol and Gunaw are Missy Elizalde (daughter of Liza Elizalde), and Elmoe Dictado, respectively.

All Filipino themed and authored, “Alamat” was brought to the stage as the writer told Liza Elizalde of the story. It is based on the children’s book by Palanca Hall of fame awardee Ed Maranan.

Alamat: Si Sibol at Si Gunaw goes onstage on August 24, 25 and 26, and September 1 and 2 at the Aliw Theater, CCP Complex, Pasay City.

For Thomasians were able to get a good deal on the price, from 600 to 250 with a ride all you can at Star City.

source: http://www.mb.com.ph/articles/370259/a-ballet-for-the-love-of-mother-nature

Photo: Gillian Gubot (Thanks!)