'Noli Me Tangere': A piece of history where young Filpino Aussies can learn more about their roots, culture

"It's a piece of the Philippine history that has existed for the past 136 years and something younger generations of Filipino Australians would be able to learn about their heritage and culture," actor Miguel Castro on why he's brought Noli Me Tangere the Musical to Perth, Western Australia.

Miguel Castro and Faith Rico playing as Crisostomo Ibarra and Maria Clara in the Noli Me Tangere the Musical in Perth, WA. Credit: SBS Filipino/Noli Me Tangere the Musical

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Noli Me Tangere The Musical in Perth

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Actor Miguel Castro plays Crisostomo Ibarra, while Perth-based Faith Rico gives life to Maria Clara on stage the Noli Me Tangere the Musical this March. Credit: Noli Me Tangere

The musical is based on the novel first published in 1887 y Filipino national hero Dr José P. Rizal - a Filipino nationalist during the tail end of the Spanish colonial period in the Philippines. Credit: Noli Me Tangere the Musical