Roots: Arts scene
By Marifi Jara
AT a time when we are bombarded everyday by news of rising prices, rice shortage, political bickering arising from deep-seated corruption, and crimes both petty and grave, it is difficult to think about the arts.
The arts, after all, is traditionally associated with the elite and customarily thought of as a luxury — something that can be indulged in only if you have plenty of time and money to burn.
But the postmodernism school of thought has hammered down all that conventional way of thinking. The arts — including literature, music, visuals or fine arts, and stage — is something that must be promoted for and among everyone because it is that facet of our lives that captures our soul as a people.
Arts is both a manifestation and reflection of our humanity; it is a testament to our ability to see beyond survival. And it is refreshing that the arts here in Pangasinan are alive. Read more »
AT a time when we are bombarded everyday by news of rising prices, rice shortage, political bickering arising from deep-seated corruption, and crimes both petty and grave, it is difficult to think about the arts.
The arts, after all, is traditionally associated with the elite and customarily thought of as a luxury — something that can be indulged in only if you have plenty of time and money to burn.
But the postmodernism school of thought has hammered down all that conventional way of thinking. The arts — including literature, music, visuals or fine arts, and stage — is something that must be promoted for and among everyone because it is that facet of our lives that captures our soul as a people.
Arts is both a manifestation and reflection of our humanity; it is a testament to our ability to see beyond survival. And it is refreshing that the arts here in Pangasinan are alive. Read more »
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