Let the (nationalistic) sparks fly! Celebrate Independence Day by doing away with negativity and doing your part with these fun and helpful to-dos:
1. Have a reel good time with Pinoy-made movies.
Sure, you're familiar with all those Hollywood blockbusters, but have you seen the masterpieces done by our local filmmakers? Catch The Filipino Screen at Market! Market! (June 8 to 10) and at Glorietta (June 15 to 17) and see films by esteemed directors Ishmael Bernal (Himala), Mike de Leon (Sister Stella L.), Peque Gallaga (Oro Plata Mata), Kidlat de Guia (Perfumed Nightmare) and Lino Brocka (Bayan Ko: Kapit sa Patalim).
Tickets are at P65 each; don't forget to buy the popcorn.
Himala won Best Film from Asia Pacific in the 2008 CNN Viewers Choice Award.
2. Party for the right to express yourself.
Celebrating Independence Day and respect for individual differences, Urbandidos features hot acts from various music genres: Radioactive Sago Project, Island Rudeboy, Eric Mana, Ornusa Cadness, Caliph8, Red-I, Kiki Machine, Spoonman, Olarac, Scratchmark, Salamangkero, Couchlab, Lotholotho and Mulan. Catch them all at B-Side on June 12 starting at 9 p.m. Admission is free.
Dubplate X at B-Side in February.
3. Create, dance and pose for your country.
Show off your talents at the Market! Market! Activity Center on June 12. At the "Proud to be Pinoy" event, join the on-the-spot mural contest, move it at the Manila beats dance showdown and harness your camwhore skills at the "Wear Your Pinoy Pride" photo booth.
Market! Market! is also host to the Filipina, Bravo! exhibit until June 17 at the New Wing, and the Philippine Handicrafts & Furniture Fair until June 11 at the Activity Center.
