Larry Alcala Centennial, Hallyu Fest, Vietnam Water Puppetry in Manila
A Philstar arts roundup highlights a retrospective of National Artist Larry Alcala’s works, a Hallyu festival, and a two-day Philippines-Vietnam puppetry celebration. The celebration culminated on August 8 with a public Vietnamese water puppetry performance at Plaza Moriones in Fort Santiago, Manila. These events give Quezon City and Metro Manila residents accessible ways to experience Philippine cartooning history, Korean pop culture, and Vietnam’s centuries-old water puppetry tradition. The Fort Santiago performance was open to the public, making it a family-friendly cultural outing. The water puppetry performance took place at Plaza Moriones, Fort Santiago, Manila, on August 8, as part of Vietnam Cultural Days in Manila. For the Larry Alcala retrospective and Hallyu festival, check the full Philstar article for venues, dates, and admission details.