INTO the GOLDEN AGE

Slive performances of venue served ince the 1969 greatest for as the , some by it has some of the finest local talents. Cultural Centre of the Philippines is an institution that has withstood the test of time, as well as the changing tastes of a nation. And one has to ask: Where does the country’s stronghold of creativity go from here?

“Art matters in the life of every Filipino.” This has long been the vision of the Cultural Centre of the Philippines (CCP) since it first opened its doors to the public in 1969. Indeed, for many Filipinos, the CCP is where they had their first experience of the fine and performing arts: school field trips to see the works of local masters displayed throughout its halls; a child’s ballet or piano recital; or perhaps even a breathtaking look at a masterpiece like The Nutcracker or an original Filipino performance like The Tales of the Manuvu.

Today, it continues to serve as the main