The Encounters, Mga Salubong, inter-generational relationships, and stories from migrants' lens

'The Encounters, Mga Salubong' is an inter-generational story, a mother, her daughter, and her granddaughter, and how migration has shaped their relationships—a migrant's story created by Palanca Awardee, Ricardo Magno.

Mayen Estañero plays the character of all three generations: the mother, daughter, and granddaughter. Ricardo Magno, playwright and director, aims to share the Filipino migrant story and folklore on stage. Credit: with permission from R Magno

Key Points

• Filipino-Australian actress Mayen Estañero plays the character of the mother, daughter and granddaughter.
• Ricardo Magno wrote the story based on his personal experience, obeserving other migrants experience and stories of migrants families.
• An introspection of a daughter wanting to reconnect with her identity and history.
• A daughter in search of her identity through her mother's folklore.
• The play is staged through the support of Creative Brimbank

Update: The playdates have been rescheduled to March 2026 due to unforeseen circumstances, as per the organiser.

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The Encounters, Mga Salubong, kwento ng tatlong henerasyon pinaghiwalay ng migrasyon

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