Lights and shadow play at the CCP

The Cultural Center of the Philippines brings holiday cheer to every Filipino through its amazing Christmas lights on display until Jan. 6, 2019. A series of illuminated images, using stencils that are painstakingly made by creative hands from the Production and Exhibition Department, relives the biblical story of how the Messiah was born.

The light and shadow play will also feature other story boards – the “Paskong Pinoy Traditions” and “The Promise of a New Year” throughout the holiday season.

“It was going back to basics and displaying our expertise in theater; the manipulation of light and a play on shadows, in particular,” said CCP Production and Exhibition Department manager Ariel Yonzon, who is also the project director for the CCP Christmas Decor.

The production team is composed of: Eric Cruz, Nice Hervas, Dexter Hernandez, Amado Bonifacio III, Louie Mark Mendiola, Gee Pelaria, Camille Balistoy, Allan Fami, TJ Calma, Jacob Cezar, Claire Navarra, Allan Fami, Danilo Villanueva and Louie Alcoran; and music designer Marvin Fabular.

The CCP has been showcasing the craftsmanship and ingenuity in creating the traditional Philippine Christmas lantern for the past years. This year, the CCP collaborates with the Samahang Magpaparol ng Las Piñas, through the support of the Office of Senator Cynthia A. Villar and the non-profit organization Villar Sipag for its Annual Christmas Lantern Lighting.