On May 22–23, 2025, families are invited to an unforgettable celebration of stories, imagination, and Filipino creativity at the Haraya Storytelling Festival, happening at Museo Pambata, Manila.
Organized and curated by Kei Mamangun-Sison in partnership with Museo Pambata, Haraya Storytelling Festival is a joyful journey into the heart of Filipino narratives.
With the theme “Pista ng Kuwento, Dula at Imahinasyon,” Haraya champions the value of storytelling as a vital tool in a child’s holistic development—nurturing not just imagination and play, but also empathy, creativity, cultural identity, and a love for learning. Through theatre, art, and participatory activities, the festival invites children to experience the joy of stories in new and exciting ways.
Tickets: ₱550 per person (children aged 2 and below enter free with a paying adult). The ticket includes admission to Museo Pambata and full-day access to all Haraya Storytelling Festival activities.
Bonus: The first 200 children to register will receive the Munting Haraya Kit—a festival bag filled with books, drinks, snacks, art materials, and wellness goodies from the sponsors. All participants will also have the chance to receive exciting freebies during the festival.
To register and learn more, visit: https://www.facebook.com/harayafestival
Tickets are also available via Ticket2me https://ticket2me.net/event/22306
Schedule: Registration starts at 9:30 AM. The festival runs from 10:00 AM to 4:30 PM.
This two-day event offers a one-of-a-kind cultural experience where children and the young at heart can explore the power of storytelling through interactive performances, creative spaces, and immersive workshops.
Festival highlights include:
Three interactive plays:
- Ang Mahiwagang Kuba by Severino Reyes, directed by Karl Salenda
- Unang Baboy sa Langit by Rene Villanueva, as told by Posh Develos
- Ang Kwento ng Gabi, inspired by Silim: Ang Prinsesa ng Dilim, directed by Rolando Inocencio
Creative spaces and installations:
- Portal ng Imahinasyon – an art installation made of cardboard boxes
- Guhit Damdamin – an artistic feedback space for children
- Pahina ng Haraya – a cozy reading nook featuring Filipino children’s books from Adarna House, Canvas PH, Scholastic, and NBDB’s Book Nook
Workshops:
- Buhay sa Bagay – puppetry using found objects by Vi Soriano
- Likha Kwento – devising stories for children by Ang Pinoy Storytellers
- Hiraya’t Kuwento – storytelling for parents and educators by Make Believe Productions
Sponsor-A-Child Initiative: In the spirit of making Haraya accessible to more children, the festival is also running a Sponsor-A-Child initiative. This program invites individuals and organizations to sponsor tickets for underprivileged children, giving them the chance to experience a full day of storytelling.
For more details on how to participate in the festival or donate, please contact 0918-948-0224 or amsison1@up.edu.ph.
Haraya Storytelling Festival is part of Mamangun-Sison’s creative project under the MA Theatre and Performance Praxis program at UP Diliman College of Arts and Letters under the supervision of Dr. Amihan Bonifacio-Ramolete.
