The Day the Dancers Stayed by Theodore S. Gonzalves is a piece that deeply commemorates the artistic and intellectual value of Filipino cultural shows. The article carefully and brilliantly expresses the craft, aesthetics, purpose and the historical background of the cultural show. It effectively shows how the dance demonstrates the evidence that Filipino culture is close and intertwined with the American heritage. In many ways, Gonzalves demonstrated through his article the effects of the American policies in the past on the Filipino way of life.
The experience of Filipinos during the American occupation of the Philippines became a great part in the formation of an aesthetic culture that eventually evolved to be a masterpiece being proudly announced to the whole world. The Filipino cultural shows are evidence of the peoples pride on their culture, tradition and rich history. It is a way of connecting to the international public and making them aware of the beauty that lies in the Philippines and within each Filipino. One very significant realization that Theodore S. Gonzalves stated in the article was that the Pilipino Cultural Nights being presented and performed at American school campuses and communities have become a symbol of pride and national heritage.
Gonzalves article is a very good evidence of how cultural shows capsules the rich past of people. Regardless of what race and country the cultural shows may have originated, the main idea is still the same it is beautiful because it represents history. There is nothing in history that is not interesting. Although it undeniable that people from all over the world have different belief systems and follow different philosophies, the fact that everyone is connected to one another in one way or another cannot be denied. Cultural shows are medium that reflects the truth that people around the world have commonalities. These commonalities may not be in the form of art and language commonalities may be in the form of feelings and emotions.
Cultural shows are important because they empower people and serve as a ground for the people to present themselves. Shows like such are todays connection to the past. What is so great about these shows is that they educate the members of other cultures about the past of a country. Hence, cultural shows promote not only awareness in art but also peace and understanding among races. Understanding a race and its culture is vital in the building of relationships with its people. There are only few communities in the world that can be considered pure in terms of tradition. Each society is a product of a long history of hardship, friendship and relationship with neighboring communities. The complicated long run of history as aforementioned is shortened and presented in a very artistic manner by cultural shows.
Furthermore, cultural shows do not only show art and history they show emotions. There are always underlying emotions behind the beauty of each dance step and rhythm of a song. Thus, cultural shows are ways of communication between cultures and races. Each show is beautiful because it amicably opens a tradition and aims to connect with the viewers to promote friendship and understanding. Its goal is not just to impress the audience with the great music and enchanting movements it seeks to touch hearts and souls. Its like a visitor in a foreign land introducing itself and its good intentions.
To put it simply, cultural shows are peoples way of inviting others to come and understand their heritage. They promote art and broaden the peoples appreciation of aesthetics. Equally important are the aim of cultural shows to encourage understanding between races and the promotion of awareness that people of the world are related to each other in one way or another. Hence, there is no need for any kind of conflict.
The experience of Filipinos during the American occupation of the Philippines became a great part in the formation of an aesthetic culture that eventually evolved to be a masterpiece being proudly announced to the whole world. The Filipino cultural shows are evidence of the peoples pride on their culture, tradition and rich history. It is a way of connecting to the international public and making them aware of the beauty that lies in the Philippines and within each Filipino. One very significant realization that Theodore S. Gonzalves stated in the article was that the Pilipino Cultural Nights being presented and performed at American school campuses and communities have become a symbol of pride and national heritage.
Gonzalves article is a very good evidence of how cultural shows capsules the rich past of people. Regardless of what race and country the cultural shows may have originated, the main idea is still the same it is beautiful because it represents history. There is nothing in history that is not interesting. Although it undeniable that people from all over the world have different belief systems and follow different philosophies, the fact that everyone is connected to one another in one way or another cannot be denied. Cultural shows are medium that reflects the truth that people around the world have commonalities. These commonalities may not be in the form of art and language commonalities may be in the form of feelings and emotions.
Cultural shows are important because they empower people and serve as a ground for the people to present themselves. Shows like such are todays connection to the past. What is so great about these shows is that they educate the members of other cultures about the past of a country. Hence, cultural shows promote not only awareness in art but also peace and understanding among races. Understanding a race and its culture is vital in the building of relationships with its people. There are only few communities in the world that can be considered pure in terms of tradition. Each society is a product of a long history of hardship, friendship and relationship with neighboring communities. The complicated long run of history as aforementioned is shortened and presented in a very artistic manner by cultural shows.
Furthermore, cultural shows do not only show art and history they show emotions. There are always underlying emotions behind the beauty of each dance step and rhythm of a song. Thus, cultural shows are ways of communication between cultures and races. Each show is beautiful because it amicably opens a tradition and aims to connect with the viewers to promote friendship and understanding. Its goal is not just to impress the audience with the great music and enchanting movements it seeks to touch hearts and souls. Its like a visitor in a foreign land introducing itself and its good intentions.
To put it simply, cultural shows are peoples way of inviting others to come and understand their heritage. They promote art and broaden the peoples appreciation of aesthetics. Equally important are the aim of cultural shows to encourage understanding between races and the promotion of awareness that people of the world are related to each other in one way or another. Hence, there is no need for any kind of conflict.
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