International headliners, OPM bands and Warayartists got together at The Farm at Ginsiyaman in San Miguel, Leyte for For the Love of Leyte, a non-profit benefit arts and music festival organized to commemorate Super Typhoon Yolanda’s fifth year anniversary.
Organized by the Philippine Foundation, in partnership with the Tourism Promotions Board (TPB), One Love Festival-UK and Tabo-an Ha Ginsiyaman, the two-day festival aimed to empower and create positive change in Leyte, as well as re-introduce post-YolandaLeyte to tourists by championing sustainable tourism and development in the region.
Artists and musicians came in full force and performed were Ben&Ben, Bullet Dumas, The Itchyworms, Kiko Bun from UK, Babani Records from Mauritius, Reese Lansangan, Ang Bandang Shirley, Hernandez Brothers, La Boba Negra, Tom’s Story, Conscious & The Goodness, Free the Robits from the US, Irie Sunday, Lunas, Rob Mananquil, The 76 Receipts, Kulahig, LSR, Lady Suzette, Maroon and Gold, Succubus, The Guerillas, Aiurora, KRNK, Specs, Digital Danboi from UK, Tom Turner and Bruder.
The festival also showcased Region VIII’s arts and crafts through Tabo-an Ha Ginsyaman which meansMarket at Ginsiyaman, which highlighted Leyte’s rich culture. A series of workshops also helped raise awareness on the province traditions.
All the proceeds of the festival will be used to rebuild Leyte arts, culture and tourism sector.
With additional report: The Philippine Star
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https://tribune.net.ph/index.php/2018/11/23/celebrating-leyte-in-the-post-yolanda-era/
