Filipinos turn Hongdae venue into home away from home
In western Seoul’s vibrant Hongdae neighborhood, a celebration of Filipino music and culture transformed a live music venue into a space where the community felt closer to home. Filipinos across Seoul gathered at Rabbit Hall, the basement live music venue at White Rabbit bistro and wine bar in Mapo District on Sept. 26 for its first Filipino Night. Home to frequent open mics, the stage was set…
In the lively Hongdae district of western Seoul, a vibrant celebration of Filipino music and culture took place at Rabbit Hall, a basement live music venue within the White Rabbit bistro and wine bar in Mapo District. On September 26, Filipinos from across Seoul gathered for the inaugural Filipino Night event. Known for its regular open mic sessions, the venue was set for something extraordinary.
The show kicked off with a traditional Mindanaoan dance titled "Pangalay," performed by Filipino artist Nicky Juanite, who conceptualized the event, alongside Kyle Abraham, a Filipino American dancer and choreographer. Juanite expressed her intention to "bless this space before we start the show" following the opening performance, which set the stage for the evening's festivities.
Subsequently, the atmosphere became unmistakably Filipino, with performers treating the audience to English and Tagalog karaoke hits, alongside Korean ballad songs. Much like a typical Filipino karaoke gathering, the audience enthusiastically sang along with equal volume and heartfelt emotion.
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