International Human Rights Festival

Today the rhythms and words of cultures from around the world rise to challenge the drumbeats of war. Philippine Forum presents the 2nd annual International Human Rights Festival. The event brings together progressive peoples of all ethnic backgrounds, using art as a tool to bring public awareness to the global struggle for human rights. Performance poet Regie Cabico emcees.

FEATURED ARTISTS:

Zafer Al-Sbalh and friends, Middle Eastern music and percussion,
Andrea Assaf and Amy Maria Sol, storytelling and movement
Dan Bacalzo and Potri Ranka Manis, performance art
Parker Balderston, puppet and mask making
Kinding Sindaw, dances of Southern Philippines
Luci Murphy and friends, music
Mambo Jazzy, Latin jazz
Pintados, theater
Purvi Shah, poetry
Storme Webber, spoken word
Welfare Poets, spoken word
And more!