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Matan Porat serenades street kids Cebu’s elite views exhibit of their artwork CEBU CITY (Dec. 19, 2008) – Israeli pianist Matan Porat awed his audience, a mix of Cebu’s elite and street children, in his rendition of the masterpieces of Bach, Beethoven, Chopin, Liszt and Ginastera, as the composers would. The Minstrels Rhythm of Hope, composed of former female street children from Paco, Manila, also entertained some 200 guests that filled the seats of Marcelo B. Fernan Cebu Press Center Theatre for “A Christmas Tribute” that Junior Chamber International (JCI) presented with Omnilogy of New York. The concert fulfilled the kick-off of “Bridging The Gap” by JCI Cebu-Mactan Channel that saw for the first time in Cebu the elite gathering in a hall they are used to with street children who could hardly imagine being in such a place to experience what the privileged few would normally have. 
After the Show. Israeli pianist Matan Porat (4th from right) with (from left) "Bridging The Gap" project chair Marjorie Ceniza, 2009 Treasurer Iris Vera L. Petralba, future JCI leader Dindin Parcon, 2006 Charter President Cerwin T. Eviota, CNT, NG, 2009 President Emi Rose R. Parcon, Omnilogy CEO April Dequito, senior associate member ICE T. Eviota and 2007 President Angelo Daniel R. Parcon. VP Marlon Ariel L. Polinar took the photo.
The guests that the Chapter, Omnilogy and the Arts Council of Cebu exclusively invited to the free concert viewed the exhibit of selected artworks the street children made during preceding “STreet children ART Express Moments” (START’EM) activities on Dec. 7 at Fuente Osmeña and on Dec. 13 at Plaza Independencia. “The children proudly presented their artwork to those they see as among Cebu’s rich and famous,” noted Marjorie Ceniza, the project chair. She noted that some of the children were bit noisy during the concert. “But we expected that. We were pleased that the guests somehow understood,” she added. ‘Imagine’  Incoming 2009 President Emi Rose R. Parcon told the audience that the concert and the whole “Bridging The Gap” project series characterized the essence of the JCI Vision, Mission and Creed that she shared to them.
April Dequito, Omnilogy founder, once an active JCI Zugbuana member, explained the initiative her group took with JCI hopes to realize the aspiration in the song “Imagine” by John Lennon, “and the world will live as one.” Young artists. Street kids proudly show their artwork on display at the concert venure. “Humanity can empower each other, for as long as individuals see each other as part of the whole,” she pointed out. Porat, whose similar passion for one humanity developed during his experience with Dequito at the International House of New York, told the BRIDGES News Team he was happy for the concert he gave for the sake of the urban poor children. “It’s fulfilling when you get to become an instrument in bridging the gap among people,” he said. 2006 Charter President Cerwin T. Eviota, CNT, NG, hosted the whole night affair, while 2007 President Angelo Daniel R. Parcon oversaw the documentation of the show. VP Marlon Ariel L. Polinar handled the logistics and the exhibit, while 2009 Treasurer Iris Vera L. Petralba managed the reception area. Meanwhile, JCI and Omnilogy honored Alain Pronovost, German founder of Minstrels Rhythm of Hope, after the all-female chorale performed. They immediately left catch a fast-ferry trip tonight to Ormoc City for another show. The organizers also honored the Israeli pianist after his performance. 
JCI Cebu-Mactan Channel members with Israeli pianist Matan Porat and his colleague at the International House of New York, Omnilogy founder April Dequito. ...oo0oo... MORE PHOTOS at “A Christmas Tribute” of the "Bridging The Gap" series on Dec. 19, 2008 may be viewed here and at the Facebook album of Omnilogy Inc.
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