Saturday January 28, 2012
@ Marcelo Fernan Press Center Lahug
*registration fee 100P, for students 75P (standby for press release)
BATHALAD HOLDS ANNUAL CONVENTION AT FERNAN PRESS CENTER
On Saturday, January 28, Bathalad Inc. will hold its annual convention at the Marcelo Fernan Press Center in Ecotech, Lahug, Cebu City. The group of Cebuano poets and writers is holding the convention in partnership with the The Arts Council of Cebu, furthering its commitment to uphold the local literary arts.
The theme of Bathalad's 2012 Convention is "Kinutil: Ang Pagtuhop sa Balak sa Ubang Porma sa Arte" will feature two speakers and several performers. Radel Paredes will be talking on the poetry that is visual art while Bisdak rapper Kris Villarino will share his experience in incorporating poetry into his rap. Performance artists and Bathalad member Chai Fonacier will do beat poetry. A mixed media exhibit will feature for viewing works from Radel Paredes, Josua Cabrera, Janel Lim, Nomar Miano, K Paller-Rivera, Soi Paz, RV Sanchez, Jeffrey Sisican, Noel Villaflor and Adonis Durado.
The winners of Bathalad's recent writing contest will also be announced and awarded by Bathalad founder Mel Allego. Bathalad founding members and younger torchbearers will also be reading their poetry in between the lectures and performances.
