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PHILIPPINE CONSULATE GENERAL TO SHOWCASE
TRADITIONAL PHILIPPINE FABRICS AND FASHION
IN AN EXTRAORDINARY EXHIBIT
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PHILIPPINE CONSULATE - NEWS RELEASE
21 May 2006
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Satin terno in marigold, with organza in orange and red, with deep ultramarine tulle capturing the colors of the Manila Bay sunset, by Edgar San Diego
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Empire cut terno with double panel skirt with minute sequins and rhinestones by Ronaldo Arnaldo
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NEW YORK --- The Filipino American community and the everyday fashonistas in New York City will have the opportunity to witness firsthand the evolution of Philippine fabrics, when the Consulate General brings the creations of prominent Filipino fashion designers together in an exhibit called “Habi Filipina.”
“We are happy to host the members of the Fashion Designers Association of the Philippines who bring the traditional baro’t saya, terno, and barong to new heights,” Consul General Cecilia Rebong said. “We usually feature paintings - but this year being the Centennial of Filipino immigration to the United States, we wanted to do something extra special. The gallery will be full of luscious textiles in that visitors will be able to touch and feel.”
“We are very excited to participate in the festivities in New York, including the Philippine Independence Day Parade,” said Edgar San Diego, President of FDAP. Joining San Diego are couturiers Richard Papa, Edgar Madamba, Ronaldo Arnaldo,Gener Gozum,Tony Cajucom, Delby Bragais,Roland Lirio,Arielle Agasang,John Abul, Jonti Martinez and Raoul Ramirez.
In celebration of the 108th Anniversary of the Philippine Independence, the exhibit “Habi Filipina” may be viewed from June 4 – 16, 2006, weekdays 9am to 5pm at the gallery of the Philippine Center on 556 Fifth Avenue (bet. 45th St and 46th St.), New York City. Admission is free.
This exhibit is made possible in partnership with RCP Foundation, and the support of Seven Seven Softwares, Citibank, Western Union, Metrobank, Grill 21, Juno Healthcare, ePLDT Ventus, PLDT, International Container Terminal Services, Inc. (ICTSI), Eagle Ridge Golf & Country Club, and Bona Tierra Realty.
For information on the exhibit, please visit www.pcgny.net. For information on FDAP, please visit www.fdapsilver.com.
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For more information:
Philippine Consulate General in New York
556 Fifth Avenue
New York, NY 10036 US
Email: newyork@pcgny.net
(212) 764-1330
Fax: (212) 382-1146
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Office Hours:
Monday to Friday - 9:00am to 5:00pm
Closed on Philippine and U.S. Holidays
Acceptance of Passport Applications:
Monday to Friday - 9:00am to 4:00pm only
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© Copyright 2008 Consulate General of the Republic of the Philippines in New York. All Rights Reserved.
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