At the height of the localization of the komedya, Dario Cepedes came to Manila in 1878 bringing with him the zarzuela, a Hispanic musical performance following domestic or ordinary people’s stories. The origin of this performance form is vague. However, the recognized origin is Isagani Cruz’s narration that the zarzuela started in Spain as sainete or an intermission performance in a comedia. Like the komedya the…
Tag: Intangible Cultural Heritage
Heritage appreciation tour, or adventures and misadventures in Vietnam and Myanmar (Part 2)
Second day! City tour in the morning until about 1 PM, then fly to Yangoon via the official/national carrier of Vietnam. The tour was self-made – based on what the Internet provided as the must-see and must-not-do in Hanoi as suggested by travellers. But definitely, one important provision for the itinerary was the inclusion of…
Tanghal Kultura 