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CebuLit Fest to hold Spoken Word workshop

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Have a story to tell but can’t figure out the telling?

Seize this chance to write your own poem and perform it in a friendly environmen­t with newbies and poets who can guide you from page to stage.

Learn more about the craft of performanc­e poetry from Loudmouth Collective’s John Ilagan.

John Ilagan is a Filipino-American poet and has been writing spoken word, taking the page to the stage, since his early years of college in California, USA.

In 2011, he moved to the Philippine­s to study architectu­re at the University of the Philippine­s, Diliman. However, between assignment­s, plates, and projects, the writing and performing continued.

Spoken word poetry is the lovechild of poetry and theatre.

It is a performanc­e art that draws from multiple skills and traditions.

Performing spoken word is a great way for you to express yourself, as well as hone talents that you might find useful in other facets of your life.

It’s a small group, hands-on workshop and it’s going to be on Sept. 1, Saturday, from 6 to 9 p.m. at the The Center Suites, Escario Street, Cebu City.

There’ s aP 700 registrati­on fee and participan­ts, 15 years old and older, are welcome.

For inquiries, 0945-6912119 or email cebulitera­ryfestival@ gmail.com.

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