Audience reach of the CCP Pasinaya Open House Festival which also launches National Arts Month 2025 has been expanded in various venues nationwide.
The month-long festival which opens on February 1 is a partnership between the Cultural Center of the Philippines and he National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA). It is also a showcase of the country’s rich cultural heritage and artistic excellence.
The festival also extends its reach to new regional partner sites including Pampanga in collaboration with Clark Development Corporation; Batangas province; Himamaylan, Negros Occidental; and Sorsogon City in Bicol.
It makes a highly anticipated return to Iloilo City the Iloilo under the auspices of the Museum of Contemporary Art (ILOMOCA), and Tagum City (Davao del Norte) with the Musikahan sa Tagum Foundation, Inc.
In Metro Manila, the CCP Pasinaya will be held in multiple venues such as Circuit Makati, The Metropolitan Theater, Intramuros, Aliw Theater and various partner museums and galleries.
“The CCP Pasinaya has always been a celebration of the rich and diverse cultural heritage of the Philippines. As we mark its 19th edition, we are excited to expand the festival’s reach and bring more inclusive, accessible, and engaging experiences to audiences across the country. With new regional partners and innovative components like the Palaro, Pasinaya 2025 promises to be a grander, more vibrant showcase of Filipino artistry for all to enjoy,” said CCP President Kaye C. Tinga.
Favorite components – Palihan, Palabas, Paseo Museo, Palitan, Pagtitipon, and Pamilihan – bring together a diverse mix of art groups and individual artists from across the Philippines.
In Palihan, the public can participate in workshops of various art disciplines conducted by leading artists, resource persons, and experts.
Palabas is all about performances featuring CCP resident companies such as the Philippine Philharmonic Orchestra, the Bayanihan National Dance Company, the Ramon Obusan Folkloric Group, and the Madrigal Singers, along with professional, amateur, and community-based artists and arts organizations.
Palitan is an arts market where pre-registered participants can pitch their productions and other contents to prospective producers from here and abroad.
CCP Kaisa sa Sining regional network members converge in Pagtitipon.
Paseo Museo gives audiences a hop-on, hop-off tour of the partner museums and galleries in Manila and Pasay cities.
A new highlight of this year’s Pasinaya is Palaro, which features the final output of the CCP Game and Comics Development Grant. It showcases Philippine mythology, simulation with iconic Filipino heroes, exploration of Philippine landmarks, puzzles, and story-driven adventure.
“The addition of Palaro to this year’s CCP Pasinaya is a groundbreaking step in celebrating the intersection of art, technology, and creativity. By featuring the innovative works of the CCP Game Development grantees, we are highlighting the immense talent and potential of our Filipino creators inthe gaming industry by providing them a platform to showcase their craft,” said CCP Vice President and Artistic Director Dennis N. Marasigan