Foreigners
will get a chance to understand Pinoy culture better when they watch the funny
performance of Manila Vanilla at Mabuhay Restop located in Roxas Boulevard
corner T,M, Kalaw Ave.
It
is a widely known fact that Filipinos are very hospitable people, so much so
that they greet guests not by asking, “Kumusta (How are you)?” but by asking,
“Kumain ka na ba (Have you eaten)?” Such quirks and other peculiar
Filipino traits are celebrated in Mabuhay Restop’s Manilla Vanilla--a unique
musical comedy directed by Nestor U. Torre, with music composed by Ryan
Cayabyab.
The show tells the story of
a Filipino family as they prepare to open their home as a bed & breakfast.
Served with deliciously self-deprecating humor and lighthearted song and dance
numbers, the show will tickle your funny bones and serve as an enjoyable
introduction to those new to Filipino culture.Mabuhay Restop’s Manila Vanilla! stars Celine Fabie of the Ryan Cayabyab Singers and Spotlight Artist Centre's "Katy: The Musical," Astarte Abrahan of Resorts World Manila's "The Sound of Music" and Repertory Philippines' "A Portrait of the Artist as a Filipino"; singer and comedian Andy Bais; and entertainer and Gawad Kalinga volunteer Edward Fernandez.
Aside from a night of pop-cultural entertainment, audiences will also get to enjoy a delicious Filipino buffet of home-style dishes and different regional specialties.
Celine Fabie, Andy Bais, Astarte Abrahan |
“At Mabuhay Restop, we want our guests to get to know and experience the Philippines like never before,” says owner and president Rose Cabrera, a UCLA-educated California lawyer and GK advocate. “We don’t just offer great food and entertainment; we also offer voluntourism tours and other avenues to provide visitors with an opportunity to create better lives for communities who need it most.”
What
makes this show and venue even more worthwhile to patronize is the
purpose behind the effort . . . A Catalyst of Nation-Building.
Rose Cabrera, President |
To add to its repertoire of shows, Mabuhay Restop also offers something for the kids and kids-at-heart with Mga Kwento ni Tita Beauty, also written and directed by Nestor U. Torre. A spin-off from Mga Kwento ni Lola Basyang, the show features creative and theatrical storytelling featuring 6 original Filipino and English tales imbibed with valuable moral lessons.
Additionally, Mabuhay Restop also offers the Bayan Tour, a 3-hour guided and interactive tour in Rizal Park for visitors who wish to learn more about the Philippines and the Filipino. This tour features the one-of-a kinds "I am Filipino" art exhibit with 12 Filipino artists like Ugu Bigyan, Nemi Miranda, Ramon Orlina, Ryan Cayabyab, JC Buendia and Ernie Francisco, and Albert Badz Magsumbol.
For more information, visit their website at www.mabuhayrestops.com or call 0917-810-8194 or 359-7927.