The mythical healing bird soared once again with the restaging of Gerardo Francisco Jr.’s Ibong Adarna. Lauded by critics for its exacting choreography, rich staging, and memorable music, it closed Ballet Manila’s 25th season with standing ovation and thunderous applause. 

In this clip, we revisit Ibong Adarna with principal dancer Abigail Oliveiro in the title role together with fellow principal dancers Mark Sumaylo, Romeo Peralta Jr. and Joshua Enciso as the brothers tasked to search for her.