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June 15, 2004

Pro-peace artists, art lovers hold “Arts Across Borders”

(Above:) Members of the Asian Institute for Liturgy and Music Chorale perform an Indonesian game song during the “Arts Across Borders” program held at the Cultural Center of the Philippines on June 5. Attended by artists and art lovers from all sectors, the informal gathering sought to promote the arts as an instrument for unity and peace. The AILM Chorale also danced as they sang the Cordillera chant “Hudhud” (middle photo) and “Silence my Soul” by Francisco Feliciano (lower photo).
(Above:) Members of the Asian Institute for Liturgy and Music Chorale perform an Indonesian game song during the “Arts Across Borders” program held at the Cultural Center of the Philippines on June 5. Attended by artists and art lovers from all sectors, the informal gathering sought to promote the arts as an instrument for unity and peace. The AILM Chorale also danced as they sang the Cordillera chant “Hudhud” (middle photo) and “Silence my Soul” by Francisco Feliciano (lower photo).

(Above:) Members of the Asian Institute for Liturgy and Music Chorale perform an Indonesian game song during the “Arts Across Borders” program held at the Cultural Center of the Philippines on June 5. Attended by artists and art lovers from all sectors, the informal gathering sought to promote the arts as an instrument for unity and peace. The AILM Chorale also danced as they sang the Cordillera chant “Hudhud” (middle photo) and “Silence my Soul” by Francisco Feliciano (lower photo).

(Above:) Members of the Asian Institute for Liturgy and Music Chorale perform an Indonesian game song during the “Arts Across Borders” program held at the Cultural Center of the Philippines on June 5. Attended by artists and art lovers from all sectors, the informal gathering sought to promote the arts as an instrument for unity and peace. The AILM Chorale also danced as they sang the Cordillera chant “Hudhud” (middle photo) and “Silence my Soul” by Francisco Feliciano (lower photo).

 

Ms. Karen Kelley, Information Officer of the United States Embassy in Manila, sings Keith Routledge’s My Peace I Give Unto. Accompanying her in the religious song is pianist Greg Zuñiga. In the background are panels of the “People of the Philippines” photo exhibit.

Ms. Karen Kelley, Information Officer of the United States Embassy in Manila, sings Keith Routledge’s My Peace I Give Unto. Accompanying her in the religious song is pianist Greg Zuñiga. In the background are panels of the “People of the Philippines” photo exhibit.

 

(Above:) United States Embassy Chargé d’Affaires Joseph Mussomeli (seated, center) and his nieces, son and sister receive handcrafted tokens of the event from a young girl.
The Chargé listens to a performance by harpist Christian Caragayan.


(Above:) United States Embassy Chargé d’Affaires Joseph Mussomeli (seated, center) and his nieces, son and sister receive handcrafted tokens of the event from a young girl. (Left:) The Chargé listens to a performance by harpist Christian Caragayan.

 

Ballet Philippines Kids (above) perform Magkaugnay

Ballet Philippines Kids (above) perform Magkaugnay, a joint composition by Agnes Locsin and Joey Ayala, while soprano Luz Morete (left photo) sings Ofelia Dimalanta’s Dalamhati ni Ina as translated by Virgilio and put to music by Greg Zuñiga (on the piano).

soprano Luz Morete (left photo) sings Ofelia Dimalanta’s Dalamhati ni Ina as translated by Virgilio and put to music by Greg Zuñiga (on the piano).

 

Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP) President Nestor O. Jardin welcomes gusts and peformers to the program. (Top right:) Aniceto Sobrepeña, President of the International Visitors Program-Philippines (IVP), gives a brief remarks on the goals and activities of the association of alumni of U.S. government exchange programs. With him is Dr. Thomas Kral, cultural affairs officer of the U.S. Embassy. The CCP, IVP and the U.S. Embassy organized the “Across the Borders” event.

(Top photos:) Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP) President Nestor O. Jardin welcomes gusts and peformers to the program. (Top right:) Aniceto Sobrepeña, President of the International Visitors Program-Philippines (IVP), gives a brief remarks on the goals and activities of the association of alumni of U.S. government exchange programs. With him is Dr. Thomas Kral, cultural affairs officer of the U.S. Embassy. The CCP, IVP and the U.S. Embassy organized the “Across the Borders” event. (Below:) Movie director Laurice Guillen (left) and Justice Zenaida Elepaño give testimony of their participation in the International Visitors Program.
Movie director Laurice Guillen (left) and Justice Zenaida Elepaño give testimony of their participation in the International Visitors Program.

 

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