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.
Creation story of the Philippines rooted in sea and sky friendship.
Message of harmony and unity through sea and sky's reconciliation.
Deep dives
The Creation Story
The podcast episode explores a creation story inspired by Filipino legends, unfolding the tale of how the world began with just the sea and sky being best friends. The appearance of a hawk-like bird named Kite triggers a series of events as it seeks rest, leading to a battle between the elements of sea and sky.
Kite's Devious Plan
Kite devises a mischievous plan to get some rest by manipulating sea and sky. By fabricating hurtful statements supposedly said by each element about the other, Kite incites a conflict between sea's waves and sky's winds, causing chaos and the emergence of land, which leads to the creation of the Philippines.
Reconciliation and Friendship
After realizing Kite's trickery and the damage caused by their conflict, sea and sky apologize to each other, rebuild their friendship, and commit to honesty and loyalty. They vow to never let a third party disrupt their bond again, concluding the tale with a message of harmony and unity between the sea and the sky.