The document summarizes two ballets presented by Ballet Manila: "Lola Basyang" and "Rama Hari". "Lola Basyang" is based on stories from "Ang Mga Kwento ni Lola Basyang" by Severino Reyes and features original choreography and Filipino music. It consists of three new stories that showcase love, fantasy, and adventure. "Rama Hari" is based on the Indian epic Ramayana and tells the story of Rama and Sita who are banished from their kingdom for 14 years. The production features music by Ryan Cayabyab and aims to rekindle interest in Philippine literature.
The document summarizes two ballets presented by Ballet Manila: "Lola Basyang" and "Rama Hari". "Lola Basyang" is based on stories from "Ang Mga Kwento ni Lola Basyang" by Severino Reyes and features original choreography and Filipino music. It consists of three new stories that showcase love, fantasy, and adventure. "Rama Hari" is based on the Indian epic Ramayana and tells the story of Rama and Sita who are banished from their kingdom for 14 years. The production features music by Ryan Cayabyab and aims to rekindle interest in Philippine literature.
The document summarizes two ballets presented by Ballet Manila: "Lola Basyang" and "Rama Hari". "Lola Basyang" is based on stories from "Ang Mga Kwento ni Lola Basyang" by Severino Reyes and features original choreography and Filipino music. It consists of three new stories that showcase love, fantasy, and adventure. "Rama Hari" is based on the Indian epic Ramayana and tells the story of Rama and Sita who are banished from their kingdom for 14 years. The production features music by Ryan Cayabyab and aims to rekindle interest in Philippine literature.
The document summarizes two ballets presented by Ballet Manila: "Lola Basyang" and "Rama Hari". "Lola Basyang" is based on stories from "Ang Mga Kwento ni Lola Basyang" by Severino Reyes and features original choreography and Filipino music. It consists of three new stories that showcase love, fantasy, and adventure. "Rama Hari" is based on the Indian epic Ramayana and tells the story of Rama and Sita who are banished from their kingdom for 14 years. The production features music by Ryan Cayabyab and aims to rekindle interest in Philippine literature.
MUSIC • Two episodes were presented by Ballet MANILA
Quarter 4: Lesson 2: Ballet with Lisa Macuja-Elizalde as the company’s
Executive Director and prima ballerina. Philippine Ballet • The ballet is meant to rekindle interest in • …is a drama performance using facial expressions Philippine Literature and instill the beauty and and body movements conveying novels and stories richness of our heritage • …it is characterized by folktale presentations on local fables like “Lola basyang” and epics from “Rama Hari” neighboring regions such as India’s “Ramayana” • based on Indian epic, Ramayana • a two-act music, dance, and drama based on story Lola Basyang of courage, magic, and humor • The ballet is based on “Ang Mga Kwento ni Lola • Director and choreographer: Alice Reyes Basyang” by Severino Reyes and consists of three • Music: Ryan Cayabyab new stories: • Libretto: National Artist Vienvenido Lumbera “Ang Palasyo ng mga Dwende”, • The story revolves around Rama, the avatar- an “Labindalawang Masasayang Prinsesa”, and incarnation of the Hindu god Vishnu, and his wife “Anting-anting” Sita. • Each features original choreography and • They are banished from their kingdom for 14 years, Filipino music. a plot by the mother of one of Rama’s four • The captivating dance production is about love, brothers to keep him from becoming the next king. fantasy and adventure • Lola Basyang’s character was closely similar to Mother Goose, the imaginary author of fairy tales Reference: and nursery rhymes. Muyot, F.R. et.al. (2018). MAPEH on the Go 10 K to 12 Edition. • The name was inspired by a woman named Sunshine Interlinks Publishing House, Inc. Gervacia Guzman De Zamora who was known “Tandang Basyang”
“Labindalawang Masasayang Prinsesa”
…is a Romantic Fairytale that features a princess who marries for love “Ang Palasyo ng mga Duwende” …is an adventure fantasy where good triumphs over evil “Anting-Anting” …is a horror story with “very light and comedic” horror parts about how an amulet can give someone special powers
“Mga Kwento ni Lola Basyang”
• Is highly praised for its playful costumes and set design. • Costume Designers: Ron Alfonso and Boni Juan • Set Design: Mel Bernardo • Director: Phil Noble