“Walang Sugat”, the well-loved sarswela masterpiece by Filipino librettist Severino Reyes was presented in Marinduque on February 18 & 19, 2010, only the second time it was seen on the island after more than a century. This zarzuela was first presented here in 1902 on the occasion of the Boac town fiesta with no less than then fiscal of Tayabas - and future Philipine president - Manuel L. Quezon as guest of honor.
That original production was mounted by Gran Compania de Zarzuela Tagala of Manila and was brought to Marinduque in that same year it was premiered to the world.
The 2010 production was staged by Barasoain Kalinangan Foundation, Inc. (BKFI), recipient of CCP’s Gawad para sa Sining as best theater group in the Philippines.
The project highlighted the 90th Anniversary of “Araw ng Marinduque” and Philippine International Arts Festival 2010 celebration on this island, spearheaded by the provincial government of Marinduque in cooperation with National Commission for Culture & the Arts (NCCA), CCP, BKFI and the island-province’s six municipalities.
The occasion also served as avenue to promote NCCA programs and partnership with LGUs in the MIMAROPA Region with the holding of “Gintong Binhi” the 1st Mimaropa Arts & Culture Forum.
At the Moriones Arena some municipal festivals developed by the six municipalities in recent years weres also showcased with Mogpog town coming in strong with "bulaklakan" moriones and its "Kangga Festival" dancers. (Above photo by Ian Rodas)
The Tuba Festival of the mountainous barangay Bagacay represented Buenavista. During the last two years this troupe has also been invited by Bellarocca Island Resort and Spa to add color and sound when special guests are being welcomed to the exclusive resort.
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