Growing up, Shawn Semana’s grandmother told him Filipino folk tales about a pineapple, a magical chicken and a terrible, vampire-like creature that eats children. These three seemingly unrelated symbols came together Saturday night in a retelling of these old stories with a modern spin, penned by Semana, the script writer for this year’s Samahang Pilipino Cultural Night. Read more...
Photo: Saturday’s culture show Filipino culture, incorporated Filipino dance and music from every region in the Philippines along with contemporary performances, including a routine by Samahang Modern. (Jose Ubeda/Daily Bruin staff)
