Tag Archives: Poetry is our Second Language

PSL special guest: Inday Niyog

By kat estacio | Published: July 28, 2011

PSL grad Christine Balmes, aka Inday Niyog

Poetry is our Second Language (PSL for short) is about to start, and what better way to kick it off than to get inspiration from a PSL graduate? Christine Balmes was part of the PSL class of 2009. And wow, a lot of amazing things has happened since then.

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PSL starts August 4th!

By Kapisanan Philippine Centre for Arts and Culture | Published: July 14, 2011

The next round of Poetry is our Second Language starts on August 4th at 7pm!

Photo by Alex Felipe

The next round of PSL starts August 4th!

Written by Brian Ejar, Marketing Intern

Roses are red, violets are blue – stop. For real? That’s the first thing most people think of when they hear the word “poem”. Let’s get real here, that’s child’s play. It’s practically like beginning all your conversations with “Hey! How are you?” or beginning your stories with Once upon a time — weak. Do you get what I’m getting at?

It may be the “safe zones” of general literature but you know that this generation is way too developed to be playing with words that were considered original during a time when there were still dinosaurs! Times have changed, and so should your poetry!

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Kapisanan @ Winnipeg

By kat estacio | Published: May 12, 2011

This weekend, KAPISANAN becomes national!

KAPISANAN, in community partnership with Aksyon Ng Ating Kabataan (ANAK) Inc., presents the 4th Annual Liwayway Philippine Heritage High School Conference on Friday, May 13, 2011 at the University of Manitoba.

This year’s youth conference will examine the theme Sino Ka?: Our Filipino-Canadian Identity through the Arts. Each year, up to 60 Filipino-Canadian high school students from across Winnipeg are invited to participate in youth-led dialog and discussion on issues faced by Filipino-Canadian youth. The one-day conference concludes with an evening celebration with community supporters, parents, and guests.

Kapisanan’s community of Filipino-Canadian artists will facilitate workshops in three different break-out sessions that will cover topics such as Visual arts, Theatre & Improv, and PSL: Poetry is our Second Language.

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The spotlight is on you at Nuit Brune, Saturday October 2nd

By kat estacio | Published: September 29, 2010

KAPISANAN and LEONARD CERVANTES present: NUIT BRUNE
…An Open Mic / Poetry Jam Fundraiser

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PSL facilitator/mentor/rockstar Len Cervantes spitting a few lines. Just a little preview of what’s to come in Nuit Brune

This coming Saturday, October 2nd, from sunset to sunrise, we invite you to join Toronto’s transformation into a celebration of contemporary art.

At the Kapisanan Philippine Centre for Arts and Culture, however, this year’s Nuit Blanche just got browner. In conjunction with Les Rues des Refuses (the renegade guide for off-program Nuit Blanche events), we invite you to experience NUIT BRUNE, an open mic/poetry jam fundraiser like no other you’ve seen or heard.

This year’s main event will feature talented spoken word artists and poets who grew out of this year’s Poetry is our Second Language (PSL) Season 3.

After four weeks of intense learning, writing and performing, the poets are ready to roll out their works in an epic, final poetry performance. The best part? A portion of the event proceeds will go to charity. Making a difference never sounded so sick!

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PSL week 4: Taking it to the stage (with Patrick De Belen)

By kat estacio | Published: September 27, 2010

Patrick De Belen performing at last year's Nuit Brune. PHOTO: Alex Felipe

PSL Week Four: Taking It To The Stage
Facilitated by: Len Cervantes
Special Guest: Patrick De Belen

PSL Cycle 3 is slowly coming to a close! This week’s workshop is the last chance to put some polish on those poetry pieces, just in time for PSL’s final slam performance on Saturday, October 2nd for Nuit Brune. We’re setting up the stage, dimming the lights, setting up the microphone and plugging in the speakers.