ACTS Manila at Pasinaya 2024. Handout

The Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP) is kicking off the 2025 edition of its open house festival this weekend. 

Dubbed the country's largest multi-arts festival, Pasinaya will be held from February 1 to 25 in different venues across Metro Manila:

- CCP Front Lawn: Performances by Likhang Sining Dance Company, Marikina Dance Guild, Kalilayan Folkloric Group, and Barangay Ukulele

- CCP Liwasang Kalikhasan: Performances by Kapisanan ng Diwa at Panitik, MAMULAT of the Philippine Normal University, Laya Philippines, Kapisanan ng mga Mag-aaral na Manunulat sa Pilipino, Sintalab, Ang Pinoy Storytellers, and Samahang Lazaro Francisco

- Tanghalang Ignacio Gimenez (TIG) Auditorium and Parking Area: Screenings of Gawad Alternatibo and Cinemalaya films, Tanghalang Pilipino's "Pingkian Isang Musikal," Philippine Educational Theater Association's "Walang Aray," and other plays 

- TIG Basement: "Palaro" live gameplay demos, tournaments, and simulation by CCP Game and Comics Development grantees

- Aliw Theater: Performances by Ballet Philippines, Philippine Suzuki Youth Orchestra, Philippine Ballet Theater, Bayanihan, and Ramon Obusan Folkloric Group 

- Circuit Makati: Performances by Philippine Philharmonic Orchestra, Himig Rizalia of Rizal Technological University, Sandiwang Kayumanggi Folk Dance Troupe, Nueva Ecija's Bungkos Palay Performing Arts Foundation, Ben Marasigan, and Elijah Lunaria

- Metropolitan Theater: Performances by Alice Reyes Dance Philippines, Philippine Madrigal Singers, Philippine High School for the Arts' Sanghiyas Pangkat Mananayaw, Musika Ibarang, and Lipa Actors Company

- Fort Santiago: UST Salinggawi, Timoteo Paez Elementary School Rondalla, SPA Bataan National High School, Indak Kultura Dance Company, and Philippine Baranggay Folk Dance Troupe

- Baluarte San Diego: Adamson Dance Company, Komedya ng Don Galo, Koro Ilustrado, Sing Philippines Youth Choir, and Eastern Chamber Singers

On top of these, Pasinaya will also offer festival goers a hop-on, hop-off tour in partnership with galleries and museums around Manila. There will be performances of varying art forms such as chamber music, puppet theater, and dances. 

"The CCP continuously creates more opportunities for all Filipino artists to showcase their talents to a wider audience," CCP vice president and artistic director Dennis Marasigan said in a statement. 

"While we pursue our vision of cultivating and enhancing appreciation of Philippine arts, we also give the public free opportunities to experience exceptional artistic performances that can inspire and change their lives," he added. 

More details about Pasinaya are available on CCP's website and social media pages.