Circle Round The Sea and the Sky
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Jul 16, 2024 A live recording at The Aladdin Theater in Portland features a creation story from Filipino legends, showcasing a friendship between the sea and the sky disrupted by a trickster. Follow Kite, the sea eagle, on a journey to find rest in a world without land, leading to a mischievous plan. Deception and chaos unfold as Sky, Sea, and Kite become entangled in lies, culminating in a turbulent confrontation. The sea and sky reconcile, promising honesty and support, with listeners invited to share their favorite stories and artwork.
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Folktale Explains Geography
- The episode adapts Philippine creation legends to explain natural phenomena in a poetic way.
- Folktales connect cultural identity to geography by explaining why the Philippines has thousands of islands.
Sea And Sky's Friendship
- Sea and Sky were best friends who played games, told jokes, and enjoyed each other's company.
- Their peaceful friendship sets the stage for Kite's trick to disrupt the balance between elements.
Kite Finds Submerged Rocks
- Kite, a weary sea eagle, dives deep and discovers thousands of rocky formations under the water.
- He devises a mischievous plan to make that submerged land rise so he can rest his tired wings.