Tanghalang Francisco Balagtas (Folk Arts Theater) (Pasay)

Philippines / National Capital Region / Manila / Pasay
 theatre, folklore
The Tanghalang Francisco Balagtas, more commonly known by its original name of Folk Arts Theater, this covered proscenium amphitheater is where popular concerts are usually staged. It has a seating capacity of 8,458 in ten sections. The theater takes its name form Francisco Baltazar also known as Francisco Balagtas, revered as one of the country's greatest poets. Florante at Laura is one of his best known and most beloved works and his poetry Balagtasismo has shaped generations of Filipino poets. The popular debate in verse, balagtasan is also named after him.

The building was commissioned by First Lady Imelda Marcos in 1974 for the Miss Universe Pageant, which was to be held in Manila. The theater was built in seventy-seven days and was designed by Leandro V. Locsin.

Seating capacity~~8,458 people
Stage Dimensions~~20m x 20m
Proscenium Width~~20m
Height~~10m

For inquiries and reservations please call Theater Operations Department at Tel Nos. 832-1125 loc. 1404 / 1412 or email us at theater@culturalcenter.gov.ph
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Wikipedia article: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cultural_Center_of_the_Philippines#Tanghalang_Francisco_Balagtas_.28Folk_Arts_Theater.29
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Coordinates:   14°33'24"N   120°58'51"E

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  • As maintenance of CCP Cmplx, isa ito sa mga nahawakan ko in my long years stay there in CCP Cmplx. Maganda rn jan at masaya lalo na twing may concert at graduation jan! at kpg bgong sweldo kmi, pupunta lng kmi kay Manang Nenita pra mgbayad ng utang, tpos mgkakayayaan, inuman na! Syempre di rn namin makalimutan jan sa Seawall cna Ate Beth karinderya na knakainan namin kpg wla kmng pngkain, lista lng kain agad, tpos bayad twing sweldo! Kpg wla nmn kmng ulam sa tanghali, nsa hrp lng namin ang dagat, naninisid kmi ng tahong pra may png ulam! Ngaun, 3 years na me wla jan, di ko na rin alam... cguro, masaya pa rn jan! --- BUNSO.
  • Venue of Miss Earth 2002
  • Venue of Miss Universe 1974
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