Retro Night

September 21, 22, and 23 were important dates for students of UP and other state colleges and universities. They launched a massive strike against the government's slashing of the budget for education and social services. In UP alone, various organizations ans student councils collaborated to organize activities for the three-day event. There were dorm camp-outs, walk-outs, fashion shows, educational discussions, film showings, and most importantly, the "Tsunami Walk."

The night before the September 23 March from Diliman to Mendiola, there was a retro-themed cultural night entitled "Walastik, Dehins sa Cuts, Repapips!" A lot of organizations were present there, all joined to support the mini-concert's aim of opposing the budget cut. There were also bands and groups from outside UP that performed to show their approval.

This was the first cultural night that I ever attended, and I didn't expect that I would enjoy it. It is amazing to see different performances aiming to voice out something socially significant. But more to the enjoyment is the message conveyed by the performances. It is not just a mere form of entertainment, but a show with a purpose of binding people with the same aspirations.


**photo by Wilbert San Juan**