Literally translated from the Tagalog language, balik means return and bayan means country, Balik Bayan asks a central question: What does a ‘return to country’ mean for one of the world’s largest diaspora?
Exhibiting artists in Balik Bayan include; Anino Shadowplay Collective, Caroline Garcia, Leeroy New, Robert Nery, Melanie Palomares, Marnie Palomares, Ala Paredes, Bhenji Ra, Melissa Ramos, Alwin Reamillo, Marikit Santiago, Justin Shoulder (UNSW Art & Design), Sinta, Sipat Lawin, and Sydney Sonata Singers.
The Bayanihan Philippine Art Project concludes at Blacktown Arts Centre on 2 November 2017, timed during All Souls Day, a significant date in the Filipino cultural calendar.
Photos from the official launch and Balik Bayan event:
Balik Bayan (SBS Filipino/R Manila) Source: SBS Filipino/R Manila
Balik Bayan (SBS Filipino/R Manila) Source: SBS Filipino/R Manila
Some of the guests at the Balik Bayan official launch (SBS Filipino/R Manila) Source: SBS Filipino/R Manila
Bayanihan Hopping Spirit House (SBS Filipino/R Manila) Source: SBS Filipino/R Manila
Bayanihan Hopping Spirit House at Blacktown Arts Centre (SBS Filipino/R Manila) Source: SBS Filipino/R Manila
Marikit Santiago's work (SBS Filipino/R Manila) Source: SBS Filipino/R Manila
Marikit Santiago's work (SBS Filipino/R Manila) Source: SBS Filipino/R Manila
Marikit Santiago's works (SBS Filipino/R Manila) Source: SBS Filipino/R Manila
Marikit Santiago's work (SBS Filipino/R Manila) Source: SBS Filipino/R Manila
Marikit Santiago's work (SBS Filipino/R Manila) Source: SBS Filipino/R Manila
Marikit Santiago's work (SBS Filipino/R Manila) Source: SBS Filipino/R Manila
Marikit Santiago's work (SBS Filipino/R Manila) Source: SBS Filipino/R Manila
Marikit Santiago's work (SBS Filipino/R Manila) Source: SBS Filipino/R Manila
Caroline Garcia's work entitled "Likas Papayas" (SBS Filipino/Ronald Manila) Source: SBS Filipino/R Manila
Caroline Garcia's work entitled "Likas Papayas" (SBS Filipino/Ronald Manila) Source: SBS Filipino/R Manila
