Pasinaya 2017 promotes ‘art for peace’

The Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP) on Saturday kicked off the 2017 Pasinaya Open House Festival. 

Pasinaya, now on its 13th year, is the biggest multi-arts festival in the Philippines featuring the participation of thousands of artists and hundreds of artistic and cultural group. 

This year's edition focuses on the theme "Art for Peace."

"CCP and its artist have long been engaged in the process of building bridgeways to peace trhough various multicultural collaborations, the expression of art forms from various cultures around the country and wolrd, telling stories about people and communities who strive for peace," said CCP Vice President and Artistic Director Chris Millado. 

He added, "The CCP wishes to contribute to government’s peace effort by amplifying the artists’ voice throughout the festival such as the Pasinaya that attracts more than 50,000 audiences." 

Pasinaya 2017 expanded to include the Avellana Gallery, Galleria Duemila, The Museum at De La Salle University - Manila, GSIS Museum, 98B Collaboratory and Liwasag Balagtas, Pandacan. — AT, GMA News