Tales of the Manuvu

Tales of the Manuvu is a landmark Filipino

rock-opera ballet choreographed by National

Artist Alice Reyes, with a libretto by Bienvenido

Lumbera and music by Dero Pedero and The

Afterbirth. Drawing from the Manobo creation

myth, the work became iconic for its fusion of

indigenous storytelling, rock music, and ballet.

Its 2019 revival refreshed the production with

new designs and arrangements while

preserving its original spirit.

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