The Randalla Marikina, from Marikina City, Manila, performs in front of the 19th century silver altar, centerpiece of the chapel built for the Philippine program.
Photo by Jeff Tinsley

The Chapel performance area was a focus for presentations of lowland Christian music traditions by a choral ensemble from Bacong, Negros Oriental, a Musicong Bumbong (bamboo orchestra) from Bulacan Province, a Rondalla (string) ensemble from Marikina in Manila and a Subli (devotional dance to the Holy Cross) ensemble from Batangas Province. The groups performed in front of a 19th century altar. An elaborate 50 ft. bamboo facade with several dozen colored and lit parols (lanterns) was constructed for the entry to the chapel.

One of the many parols decorating the Philippine chapel.
Photo by Eric Long

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