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By Karla Maquiling
ASIDE FROM its part in the Agrarian Revolt of 1745, very little is known of the sleepy town of Silang in Cavite.
Sining Bayan–a community-based theater group formed in 2001, with 35 active members ranging from 13 to 26–is about to change that.
“Sining Bayan was organized to train the youth in various forms of Filipino arts–theater, dance, literature and writing, and music–so their innate talents are further developed,” Julius Rocas, one of five founding members, said.
Don’t expect to see The Taming of the Shrew or A Midsummer Night’s Dream. No, the group has nothing against William Shakespeare, but it has adamantly shied away from Western theater, preferring only Filipino material and indigenous music (Joey Ayala’s tunes are a favorite).
“We use materials that address issues inherent in our local community so our audience can easily relate to the performances. This is also our way of being true to our Filipino identity,” explained Julius, a human biology undergrad at the De La Salle University- Dasmarinas in Cavite.
After grueling rehearsals for two months, the company finally launched its major production, “Silang Magigiting,” written by Labella de Castro and directed by Abet Gavino, in June 2002. The play highlights the Agrarian Revolt of 1745 in Silang, Cavite, said to be historically the first in Asia.
Remembering Sining Bayan’s opening night, Julius shared, “We were nervously running around the dressing room, and it was only when Buklod’s ‘Oyayi sa Mundo’ was played that we calmed down.”
Sining Bayan has performed “Panuluyan,” the story of the Nativity; “Mga Hapis ni Maria,” a three-part trilogy commemorating the passion and resurrection of Christ; “Nasa Atin ang Pagkakataon,” a voter’s education special commissioned by the Parish Pastoral Council for Responsible Voting for the 2004 national elections; and “Mga Bakas sa El Fuerte Santiago,” a Rizal Day production.
Except for one production, the group has not charged for its performances.
The parents of the group’s members have been all-out supportive of Sining Bayan’s activities, Julius said. “They, as well as other people who knew us, were surprised that we could perform onstage. They never thought with had that on us.”
Local government officials have been encouraging as well, realizing that theater has helped kids to steer clear of prohibited drugs and street brawls.
Aside from instilling confidence in its members, Sining Bayan has enabled them to learn production planning, team building, and organization development firsthand, with each member participating in decision making.
Income-generating performances are in the offing, certainly, but that will come only when Sining Bayan is officially recognized by the Cultural Center of the Philippines, PETA, and other major theater groups. Once certified, the group can work on sustainable funding and better training.
For now, Sining Bayan is facilitating its expansion in other communities in Silang as well as neighboring towns. The group has also worked closely with Maskara, another community-based theater group at a nearby town, General Mariano Alvarez.
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Bilang isang bagong miyembro ng organisasyong ito..
Masasabi kong ang Sining Bayan ay isang tunay na tahanan ng mga kabataang may hilig sa sining ng pag-arte..
Dito ako natutong ilabas ang mga kakayanan ko..
Sana ay makilala kami hindi lang sa Silang,, kundi pati rin sa buong Cavite..
Salamat kay na Kuya Julius Rocas at sa iba pang miyembro ng Sining Bayan na naniwala sa aking angking kakayanan..
Sana ay patuloy ninyo kaming suportahan!!
Ang Sining Bayan ay isang tunay na tahanan ng mga kabataang may angking talento sa sining..
Ako bilang isang miyembro, ang siyang makapag-papatunay dito..
Salamat kay na Kuya Julius Rocas, Kuya Mike Canares at sampu ng mga miyembro ng Sining Bayan sa paniniwala nila sa aking kakayanan at talento..
Sana ay mas suportahan niyo pa kami..
Salamat!!!
Sining Bayan – isang Barkada, pangalawang tahanan, isang ASTIG!…
isa rin ako sa mga miyembro ang Sining Bayan!
Dahil sa Sining Bayan! ito ako ngayon! isang ASTIG! Dito ko din nagagamit ang hilig ko sa musika, marami salamat din sa kapatid na si Julius Rocas, Mike Cañares isa lamang sila sa mga naghasa at humobog sa akin!
Ang lahat ay may Talento!,kaya kayo? sama kayo? sa trip ng Sining Bayan…
Marami din salamat sa mga walang sawang tumutulong sa amin!
MABUHAY KAYO!…
Long Live SINING BAYAN!
naks naman…
opsss…pioneer member din ako nito..
hehehehe
Sining Bayan Rocks!!!!
..wooo!!..
bagong miyembro ako ng sining bayan..hmmmmm…1 taon plang!!
.amg masasabi ko lng ay astig ‘tong org na ito!!
hindi ko akalain na malaki ang maitutulong nito sa pagunlad
ng aking pagkatao..dito ko natuklasan na may kakayahan ako na kahit kailan ay di ko naisip na magagawa ko-ang pagARTE..
gusto kong magpasalamat sa lahat ng miyembro,sa limang bumuo ng Sining Bayan,sponsors,at sa manonood na walang sawang sumusoporta sa grupong ito!!!..THANK YOU!!!mwaaahugz!!!
Salamat ng marami sa PinoyCentric. Kay Mam Karla at Sir Armand sa oportunidad na ito.
Sana ay marami pang organisasyong pang-kabataan ang mabuo at kumilos para sa pagsusulong at pagpapaunlad ng kulturang Pilipino.
Maraming maraming salamat!
sining bayan has g0ne this far…
yun ay dahil siguro sa layunin namin na gamitin ang sining sa mas makabuluhang bagay: ang mulatin ang mamamayan sa katotohanan at kalagayan ng ating bansa.
this 0rg made me be aWare and s0meh0w c0ncerned ab0ut the current issues our dear c0untry n0wadays..
and i believe we’ll be g0ing further t0 reach the minds and heaRts of pe0ple wh0 are in need to be awaken…
kasi… iba kami!
sining bayan RULES!!!!
MABUHAY ANG SINING NA MAKABAYAN!!!
Ipagpatuloy natin ang adhikaing mabuhay ang ating kulturang Makabayan at mapalaganap ang mga katangiang pinoy na sadyang sa tin lamang.
salamat sa Pinoycentric!!! mabuhay kayo!!!
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[...] Sining Bayan is a socio-cultural youth organization aimed to train the youth in the various fields of the arts and inculcate in them a sense of nationalism and pride in Filipino culture. Our kind of art strives to advance Filipino culture, that’s why we carry the tunes and music of Joey Ayala, Gary Granada, Noel Cabangon and Buklod, Bayang Barrios and the so-called alternative art. All we are aiming for, it to contribute to the meaningful change of society, a society that will be as the great Ka Pepe Diokno once said, “a nation for our children.” [...]
congratulations ! may we invite you to the ncr theater assembly aug 4 ccp to discuss updates on theater situation.pls get in touch with jeph ramos or me through this emai or 09204210367
pano po ba sumali sa group nyo?
Hi cj,
From Silang, Cavite ka rin ba? Pwede mo kami makita sa Kumbento ng Simbahan ng Silang, hanapin mo lang si Kuya Mike Cañares. :D
hello. maari po ba akong makasali sa inyong grupo? may mga requirements po ba kayo?
Sa wakas!
Naging myembro na rin ako ng grupong ito!
Ang sarap palang maging myembro ng SINING BAYAN!
Astig ng mga member…Sarap ng samahan, kahit bago plng ako feel ko na sila! wooow prng magic!.grabe napabilib ño ako!
Thanks sa pagtanggap saken ha!
Greetings! hi, ds s frm academia de doxa,a private institution in pooc 2, silang, we are amazed and surprised that our hometown has a theatre arts group thatperform in different areas. we are currently organizing a perfroming arts group in our school, and we are appealing to your management to help us train our students in performing well in different areas like in acting and dancing, and of also to enhance their talents and boost their self-esteem. We are hoping for your kind consideration.I’ll be leaving with our telephone no, (865-3598/0917941630), and we’re hoping dat ul grant our request. Thanks! God bless!
antagal na ning huli ko tong tinanghal sa silang. at, sa comment ko noong panahon na iyon ay malimali pa ang grammar. argh. haha. salamat sining bayan. kung nasaan ako ngayon ay dahil yun sa tulong ninyo. May God continue to shower you with blessings.