R.B. Russell High School
364 Dufferin Ave. at Salter.
Visited Sunday, 6:15 p.m.
 VENUE: Seats 350. Air-conditioned.
FOOD: Portions are inexpensive and relatively generous. The barbecued pork on a skewer at $3.75 is a popular dish, flavoured with pineapple and lemon juice, soy sauce and garlic. Another favourite is chicken adobo, again for $3.75. Okoy, a deep-fried fritter made with shrimp, bean sprouts, cabbage and celery, is a good deal at $2.25. A lot of choices for dessert sell for between $1.25 and $2.50.
DISPLAYS: A huge map of the Philippine islands sits in the middle of the gymnasium's cultural display. Pictures and write-ups around the map point to places, describing various aspects of the lifestyles, industries and geography of the people living there.
SHOW: The theatrical choreography and energy of the Magdaragat dancers make for an excellent show. Set and costume changes help them change time and place as they perform a colourful and lively repertoire of dances from different Philippine regions. In the closing number, action in the background gives the impression of looking in on a community celebration.
CULTURAL HIGH POINT: Watch for the tinikling dance, in which dancers hop nimbly between clapping bamboo poles to mimic the movement of birds zigzagging through bamboo forests.
LOST IN TRANSLATION: The pavilion needs a program or an emcee to elaborate on the stage performance.
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