Rizal 150, Museum trips and other segues

Posted on August 3, 2011 by Hannah

June was a blur like my photos in this entry. I’ve been wanting to post these since about a month ago. It’s a collection of random cultural events, exhibit openings, and museum visits around the metro during the patriotic month of June. The photo above in particular is the grand event in Intramuros, Manila celebrating our National hero – Jose Rizal’s 150th birthday. My mom and I braved the traffic despite the very bad weather that day. It’s a little sad that a few people showed up in the event after all the efforts.

To add to my mother’s delight i wore an indigenous top from Bilaan, a minority tribe from Southern part of the Philippines, Mindano. She’s a huge advocate of local weaving and living traditions. This is me being blessed by an actor playing Father Domingo, Rizal’s former teacher in Ateneo.

A quirky performance art by sculptor Leeroy.

There was also this beautiful exhibit in UP Bulwagan, in my old university’s library featuring about a hundred (i think) traditional clothing we’d like to call “Terno”. Incidentally two good friends worked on this exhibit, who only met each other during the opening. It’s strange seeing them in this setting.

I’m in love with this piece

My mom was again very pleased when i agreed to wear this rigid vintage Baro to partner with her outfit. I had to rush to another place down south for a girl’s night out wearing this.

I had a meeting in National Museum for an event our gallery is mounting on november and had an awesome opportunity to see this area which is being restored. There use to be flooring in the middle of the courtyard to maximize the space. This use to be where the congress is until NM repossessed it.

This is the National Museum’s director. Man, i forgot his name.. He is cute. Unfortunately he’s gay and taken.. sad.

There’s also this other exhibit in Vargas Museum dedicated to Jose Rizal and one of the artists from my small illustration agency got featured.

This is Mike Vincent with his work.

Lovely couple artist Mr. Jon and Pam Santos

Ok that’s it for now.. Oh July and August! x___x

 

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