UPDATE:
*Please note that the 4:00pm walking tour is very full (75+reservations). Hope you don’t mind a crowd.
*There is still a lot of space for the 8:00pm concert & picnic.
MANILA TRANSITIO 1945 - 2012
FEBRUARY 26, 2012
SUNDAY
TOUR 4:00PM
MEET at FORT SANTIAGO ticket Booth
In February of 1945, the City of Manila was completely destroyed in a battle between the United States Armed Forces and the Japanese Imperial Army. An estimated 100,000 civilians lost their lives and our beloved City of Manila was never the same again.
This February 26th, to mark the 67th Anniversary of the Battle of Manila, Carlos Celdran will present the 4th TRANSITIO MANILA 1945. This art event hopes to become an annual commemoration/memorial where we as Manileños may reflect upon the passing of this event in our history. This is the fourth Transitio Manila 1945.
The evening will start with a sunset tour of Intramuros at 4:00.
THE FAMED MABUHAY SINGERS will start the evening off at 8:00PM
Brooklyn based DEORO will cap the evening with a performance at 9:30PM
The evening will be highlighted by the release of spirit balloons.
Reasonably priced food and refreshment by Adarna, XO46 and Binalot will be available.
Picnic baskets and bringing of your own refreshments allowed. Bring enough to share with others if you wish.
An art installation by Tad Ermitaño, video, “Tiempo Real”, 2009 - will be the only artwork on exhibition.
Cost: PAY WHAT YOU WANT.
*Php100.00 or more is RECOMMENDED.
Please confirm attendance by emailing celdrantours@hotmail.com or texting Lesley at 0920 9092021.
Please NOTE that if it will be RAINY - Manila Transitio will be cancelled. Period.
