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Artist Rupert
Jacinto (far right) entertains guests Makati Mayor
Jejomar Binay (far right) and Japanese Ambassador
Ryuichiro Yamazaki |
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Artist Rupert
Jacinto recently held a one-night back-to-back mixed
media exhibit dubbed “Images: Tokyo” and “Nieuw Art”
featuring a combination of photography, computer
graphics and painting
Jacinto’s show, held at the St. Francis, Shangri-La
Place, displayed framed digital |
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photos on canvas,
photographs of Tokyo images, and 11 mixed media
murals in varying sizes. The metal rigging
installations were designed by Jaime Ponce de Leon.
One artwork was auctioned off for the benefit of the
Harvest Aid Organization Foundation. |
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ASEAN Ladies
Foundation Holds Program
By Katrina N. Cabanos |
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The Association of
Southeast Asian Ladies Foundation (ALF), Inc.
recently organized a fund-raising event dubbed “An
Afternoon of ASEAN Elegance.” The affair, held at
the Manila Polo Club, featured a fashion show of
national costumes and a cultural presentation of
regional folk dances.
ALF president Carolina Tandjung, |
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who is the
Indonesian ambassador’s lady, delivered the opening
remarks, expressing appreciation to the guests and
participants. The Malaysian and Indonesian dancers,
in dazzling costumes, performed their countries’
favorite folk dances.. During the fashion show, the
ALF ladies themselves, as well as their daughters
and friends, modeled the elegant regional costumes.
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Compiled by Carmencita H.
Acosta
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Exhibits
GXPLAY: Toy Camera and Global
Exchange Program
Ongoing until October 30
Rafa”s deli+cafe
10 Xavgierville Avenue, Loyola Heights,
Quezon City
Tel. (02) 426-2970
Richelle Vibal mounts her fundraising exhibit for VSO Bahaginan, a
global volunteer organization helping
the economically deprived in the world’s
poor countries. The photo exhibit
documents the activities of the
Philippine youth volunteer program of
VSO Bahaginan. The artist took snapshots
with toy cameras and utilized various
film developing processes.
Bond Paper
Ongoing until October 31
Galleria Duemila
2 Loring St., Pasay City
Tel. (02) 831-9990
Tes Pasola and Tony Gonzales elevate paper from its mere
utilitarian existence to the medium of a
design statement. As designers, they
explore the nuances of this medium on
its own and in relationship to other
materials.
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Pioneers of Philippine Art
Ongoing until January 6, 2008
Ayala Museum
See the works of Philippine painters who have had a profound
influence on generations of other
artists, both here and abroad. Juan Luna
(1857-1899), Fernando Amorsolo
(1892-1972), and Fernano Zobel
(1924-1984)
Maritime Vessels
Ongoing indefinitely
Ayala Museum
A one of a kind boat gallery showcases models of the different
vessels that plied the Philippine seas
and contributed to the development of
the country’s maritime trade and
colonial economy.
Concrete and Steel Cosmos
Ongoing until November 10
Hiraya Gallery
530 United Nations Avenue, Ermita,
Manila
Tel. (02) 523-3331
Julio Jose ustri, popularly known as Jojo Austria, mounts his
fourth one-man exhibit of paintings that
focus on Time as an irreparable
illusionist. The sights and sounds of
the streets in Metro Manila coil around
in his mind and grow as a hub of all his
melancholic dirges for the mangled view
of modern urban living. |
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Surfing
Extravaganza at La Union |
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Urbiztondo Beach
in San Juan, La Union is once again the venue of a
surfing extravaganza on November 2-4, highlighted by
a competition of the best local surfing talents in
that province.
Last year’s successful event has galvanized the
provincial government of La Union, the municipality
of San Juan, the Department of Tourism (DOT) and
other agencies to give their support once again.
Each registered participant will be entitled to one
surf lesson lasting for 30 minutes. Participants are
encouraged to progress in their learning of surfing
as well as to participate in side events while
waiting for their turn to surf. Beach volleyball
games will be held round the clock, free for anyone
who wants to play. Frisbee and climbing clinics will
be on a continuous run.
The grand Beach Break Party takes place on November
3 with different bands presenting concerts one after
another. Students from different universities
throughout the Philippines are expected to join in
the fun .
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Details may be
obtained from DOT Region 1, (072) 888-2098; Power
Up, 0922-8856-392 or La Union Surf Club,
0919-7650-702.
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ASEAN Tourism
Exhibition in Thailand |
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Interested
travel agencies and other associations have
until October 31 this year to register for
the ASEAN Tourism Exhibition to be held in
Bangkok, Thailand on January 21-26, 2008.
The exhibition is made to coincide with the
ASEAN Tourism Forum which begins in the Thai
capital on January 18 and ends on the 26.
Each of the ASEAN member countries is
experiencing continuous improvement in its
tourism products such as new travel
destinations and facilities. The purpose of
he exhibition is to introduce travelers to
these exciting developments. |
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Secretary
Durano (center) with the Hutchinsons |
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Tourism
Secretary Joseph “Ace” Durano poses with the
owners of Tribal Adventure Tours and Boracay SandCastles Beach Resort, Greg and Viveca
Hutchinson, in front of their booth at the
Philippine Travelmart held recently at the
Megamall.. Sec. Durano and Greg Hutch |
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inson were
fresh off the plane from Cebu where they
attended the Philippine Travel Exchange. Mr
Hutchinson reported strong interest from
Asian tour operators for Boracay, while
European and American agents were looking
beyond beach holidays to the award-winning
tour programs of Tribal Adventures. |
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