MANILA, PHILIPPINES – A celebration of heritage, artistry, and the enduring Filipino identity is underway as the Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP) and the Intramuros Administration (IA) join forces to reintroduce Intramuros Evenings.
Launched in the late ‘90s, Intramuros Evenings curated immersive experiences in the Walled City, spotlighting the finest of Philippine music, dance, and theater. Now, with IA marking its 46th founding anniversary, the spotlight returns with renewed vigor and vision.
And what better way to reignite the magic than through powerhouse performances by CCP’s resident companies – think the elegant sweep of Ballet Philippines, the dramatic pulse of Tanghalang Pilipino, and the soul-stirring symphonies of the Philippine Philharmonic Orchestra. In fact, 2023 saw early sparks of this revival with the staging of Isang Gabi ng Sarsuwela and Ang Kasal ni Figaro under CCP’s acclaimed Out-of-the-Box (OTB) series.
“Together with the CCP, we are reviving that flagship program with the staging of four Intramuros Evenings this year as part of our commitment to elevate Intramuros as a premier cultural and touristic destination,” said Rhea Cy, Head of the Tourism Promotions Division of the Intramuros Administration.
“Intramuros Evenings will delight the community once again with more CCP productions as we continue to collaborate with the Intramuros Administration to preserve what is inherently Filipino and celebrate the best of the best in performing arts through this program,” said Dennis Marasigan, CCP Vice President and Artistic Director.
The partnership between CCP and IA was made official during the launch of the Intramuros Summer Festival and Intramuros Passport, where both institutions signed a Memorandum of Agreement to further energize the Walled City with curated cultural programming throughout the year.
For latest updates on the CCP productions under Intramuros Evenings, follow the CCP official social media accounts on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Tiktok, and visit the CCP website (www.culturalcenter.gov.ph) for tickets and other inquiries.
