A Fundraiser for the Gilbert A. Brungardt Endowment for the Benefit of the Asian Arts & Culture Center
HARANA: The Search for the Lost Art of Serenade (2012)
A film by Florante Aguilar and Benito Bautista
Reception, Raffle and Film Screening
Sunday, March 23, 5:30 p.m.
Center for the Arts Atrium and Recital Hall
$25 regular ($15 is a tax deductible donation)
$10 TU students with valid ID and youth age 12 and under
Catering by Zambas – Philippine Oriental Redefined
For tickets: 410-704-2787 or www.tuboxoffice.com
Info: 410-704-2807
Upon his father’s death, Florante Aguilar, a classically trained guitarist returns to the Philippines after 12 years of absence. During his stay he rediscovers the music of harana – a long-forgotten tradition of Filipino serenading when men sang under the window at night to fearlessly declare their love for a woman. Intent on unearthing these unheralded songs, Florante travels to the remote provinces where he discovers three of the last surviving practitioners – a farmer, a fisherman and a tricycle driver. From award winning director Benito Bautista, the riveting film contains a treasure trove of beautiful Filipino music awaiting to be rediscovered and portrays a side of the Philippines rarely seen on screen.
The film will be introduced by Reynaldo Reyes, TU Professor of Music.
Image courtesy of New Art Media. Photography by Lourdes Figueroa.
