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It was a triumphant celebration of the 50th Anniversary of the Sining Kambayoka Ensemble (SKE) of the Mindanao State University Marawi City with performances of three of its landmark plays – Pilandok, Sulambi and Si Nonoy at Si Inday at the CCP Tanghalang Ignacio Gimenez last September 25-26 plus two outreach shows at the National Police College in Silang, Cavite Sept. 27 and at the Colegio Monterei de Pila in Laguna Sept. 28.
The program also featured two theater groups trained by former SKE artists-directors, the Sumindaw Performing Arts of Zamboanga del Sur and Sining Sarangan Ensemble of Gen. Santos City.
“We truly enjoyed the performance. It was so Engaging, so Vibrant, so Entertaining! Bravo to the whole cast and a huge congratulations! So glad I didn’t miss this. Looking forward to more productions like this,” said Cathy Lee Roslovtsev, Ballerina formerly with Philippine Ballet Theater.
“Si Nonoy at Si Inday” offered a thought-provoking commentary on contemporary Filipino ethnic society. It is a testament to the power of Filipino storytelling. The play’s combination of humor, drama, and social commentary created a truly engaging and memorable experience,” said Mervyn Parangan Bana, cultural worker, Pagadian City.
The SKE 50th Anniversary outreach tour is presented by the Cultural Center of the Philippines in partnership with the Kambayoka Center for Culture and Arts Development Inc., organized by the CCP Cultural Exchange Dept and the SKE 50th anniversary technical working committee with support from the National Police College, Colegio Monterei de Pila, SKE alumni, patrons and friends.
