Coffee and Conversations: Journey through Dance, Textiles, and Music of the Philippines with Anamaria Labao Cabato
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In this talk, Anamaria Labao Cabato, Executive Director of the Philippine Performing Arts Company (PASACAT), will share an overview of the regions of the Philippines and their respective cultures through dance, music, and textiles. Anamaria will also discuss PASACAT’s partnership with Mingei and its upcoming Community Spotlight installation, which will be on view outside the Museum from mid-December through mid-January.
About Anamaria Cabato Anamaria Cabato is the Executive Director of PASACAT, where she has served since its founding in 1970, first as a dancer, musician, and vocalist before stepping into leadership in 1983. A San Diego State University graduate with a B.S. in Business Administration, Cabato discovered her cultural identity through Philippine dance, inspiring her lifelong dedication to promoting Filipino arts and heritage. She has been recognized for her leadership and community service with honors such as the KFMB-TV 8 Cares Award and the Ladies of Elegance Award. In 2021, she co-chaired the "Filipinos of South Bay" exhibit at the Chula Vista Library, highlighting the migration and history of San Diego’s Filipino community.
This is a presentation and conversation about dance, textiles, and music of the Philippines. It is not a dance performance.
Mingei International Museum: Balboa Park
Visit Mingei International Museum near Downtown San Diego in historic Balboa Park, the nation's largest urban cultural park. Located in the heart of the park on the Plaza de Panama, the Museum has six spacious galleries featuring dynamic, changing exhibitions of folk art, craft and design. The Museum also houses a multi-media education center, a theater, visitor kiosks for collection overview, an Art Reference Library and The Collectors' Gallery, Mingei International's popular museum store. Plan your visit - view current and future exhibitions, and browse the calendar of programs and events. Enjoy a self-guided tour, join a daily docent tour or schedule a group tour. Residents' Free Tuesday is Third Tuesday of Each Month In appreciation of support from San Diego County residents, Mingei International Museum is participating in Residents Free Tuesday. Free admission is available for all San Diego County residents including: Students at local colleges and universities (must show ID), active duty military (must show ID) and part-time residents / vacation home owners (does not include time share owners) Mingei International is set in lush surroundings near 17 other museums. Obtain information about Balboa Park and other cultural attractions by visiting the Balboa Park website. Admission $10.00 - Adults $7.00 – Seniors (age 62+), youth (6-17), students with ID and military with ID $7.00 - Group Tour Rates (10 or more) Free - Members and children under 6
