Cover ‘Celestial Waltz’ at BGC High Street (Photo: Isaiah Cacnio/Instagram)
‘Celestial Waltz’ at BGC High Street (Photo: Isaiah Cacnio/Instagram)
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Walk the streets of BGC under a blanket of captivating lights
Curated and co-presented by the Bonifacio Art Foundation, Inc, Bonifacio High Street, and Bonifacio Global City (BGC), Boni Viva Luci is a nine-day vibrant art festival that illuminates BGC’s streets.
The event kicks off on April 6 at the Bonifacio High Street Amphitheatre with a grand opening night featuring vocal performances from Arman Ferrer, Bayang Barrios, and OJ Mariano and a dance performance from Galaw.Co Dance Theatre, a musical performance from violinist Liz Besana, and a special parade of puppets of indigenous Philippine animals by Puppet Theatre Manila.
The opening night ends with a stunning parade accompanied by enchanting music exclusively composed for Boni Viva Luci by National Artist for Music Ryan Cayabyab.
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From interactive videos and chandeliers to massive puppets of endemic species in the Philippines and monumental installations of dandelions, visitors can expect a mesmerising show that blends multimedia arts and sculptures.
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Above Boni Viva Luci Program Map (Photo: Bonifacio Art Foundation)
Boni Viva Luci Program Map (Photo: Bonifacio Art Foundation)
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Boni Viva Luci crawls from The Mind Museum on 3rd Avenue to Terra Park on 9th Avenue, with 12 key points of interest to discover for yourself. Participating artists include Joyce Sahagun Garcia, Ohm David, Arvy Dimaculangan, Leeroy New, Sigmund Pecho, Gedrocks Roldan, Isaiah Cacnio, Cheska Cartativo, Puppet Theatre Manila, Olivia D’Aboville, Mark Choa, Winter David, and members of the Camera Club of the Philippines.
Boni Viva Luci runs from April 6 to 14. For more information, visit BGC’s Facebook and Instagram pages.
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Gabriel found his passion for writing through poetry in high school. He sharpened his skills at Ateneo de Manila University and hopes to write a play worthy of Broadway one day. A self-proclaimed geek, he loves to spend his free time playing video games and board games. When he's not clicking heads on Valorant or roleplaying as a barbarian in Dungeons and Dragons, you can find him exploring art galleries or watching stage plays.
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