Kontra-GaPi ethnic music, dance group performs
Monday, February 8, 2010
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INTERNATIONALLY-acclaimed ethnic music and dance group Kontemporaryong Gamelan Pilipino (Kontra-Gapi) will hold performances in UP Mindanao, the Davao City Peoples' Park and in Matina Town Square from February 12-14, 2010.
According to UP Mindanao Chancellor Gilda Rivero, this public offering is part of the 15th Anniversary celebration of UP Mindanao.
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Kontra-GaPi will also conduct workshops and interaction in music, dance, mime and painting. Artists, students and the general public are invited to these events.
On February 12, at 1:30 p.m., will be the performance of Kontra-GaPi at the Atrium, UP Mindanao Administration Bldg., Mintal, Davao City. At 3 p.m., a simultaneous workshop for music, dance, mime (at CHSS AVR) and a painting interaction will be conducted by Kontra-GaPi in the same venue.
On February 13, at 4:30 p.m., will be the performance of Kontra-GaPi at Davao City Peoples' Park. Promenaders in the Park will be in for a pleasant surprise to hear the music of Kontra-GaPi.
On February 14, Sunday, at 10 a.m., Kontra-GaPi will have an interaction with local artists and indigenous groups at UP Mindanao School of Management, Anda Street, Davao City.
Also on February 14, Valentine’s Day, from 3 p.m. to 10 p.m., Kontra-GaPi activities will be at Matina Town Square (MTS), Davao City.
At 3 p.m. will be a simultaneous workshop on music, dance and mime. At 8 p.m. will be a musical performance of Kontra-GaPi at Matina Town Square, and at 9 p.m. will be the "jamming" of Kontra-GaPi with local musicians.
At 10 p.m. will be a painting interaction.
This is “once-in-a-lifetime" opportunity for people in the Mindanao region to experience Kontra-GaPi and develop an acquaintance with the ethnomusicologist Prof. Pedro R. "Edru" Abraham Jr., the person known as the "Nagtatag at Lider ng Kontra-Gapi."
The visit of Kontra-GaPi to Davao was made possible by UP Diliman Chancellor Dr. Sergio Cao.
Inquiries may be directed to Rene Estremera, Public Relations Officer at 293-0016 or 0919-616-2664. (PR)
