A group of Negros artists will hold an exhibit of artworks, performances and ethnic music and workshops at the Pagdiwata Festival of Puerto Princesa, Palawan from April 15 to 30.

The artists will hold workshops for young people on the visual arts and theater in their presentation called "Arte Negrense Dos," to be staged at the Kamarikutan Kape and Galeri and its spacious forested grounds, a press release from the group said.

The group is composed of Jojo Rejollo, Rex Cuenca, Teng Cristales, Mencius Martinez, Milton Dionzon, Louie Dormido, Carmel Hibaler and Chona Espinosa.

Later they will be joined by other Negrense artists from other parts of the country. They include ethnic musicians Perry Argel, Mike Tupas, Jason Canoy, photographer Toto Tarrosa, Neil Pacilan, among others, the press release said.

Palawan-based artist Mario Lubrico and flutist Ems Lucasan will welcome them.

Opening day programs will feature representations of Negrense festivals - MassKara, Babaylan and Mudpack. The Pagdiwata Festival is a gathering of groups representing the many indigenous tribes of Palawan with their arts, crafts, music, dances and rituals, the press release added.*

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