ARTE Philippine Cultural Exhibit at PhilFest 2016
Everyone is invited to visit the Bayanihan Arts and Events Center so the the ARTE Philippine Cultural Exhibits during PhilFest 2016. The exhibit area will be open on Saturday, April 2, 2016 from 10AM to 4PM and on Sunday, April 3, 2016 from 10AM to 4PM. The exhibit will feature art, music, fashion with a wide array of Philippine textiles. There will also be live entertainment by the Tallahassee Community College Dance Company and the Philippine Choral Group.
The gowns on exhibit this year are collections from Mrs. Olive Santiano, founder of the Philippine Choral Group, designed by different Filipino cotouriers from the Philippines including designs by Edgar Madamba, Richard Papa and Edgar San Diego.
The Barong Tagalogs are from the collection of Joey Omila, Cultural Director of the Philippine Cultural Foundation, Inc.
Traditional costumes are from the collections of the Philippine Performing Arts Company, Inc.
Musical instruments displayed are from the Musikong Kawayan Bamboo Ensemble and from the Philippine Performing Arts Company, Inc.
Paintings are on loan from talented Filipino artists in the Tampa Bay Area. These include works by Arnel Artus, Troy Mangibin and Jun Alfon.
Enjoy the Exhibits and make sure to visit the reception table to sign up for these cultural groups.
Entrance to the Philippine Cultural Exhibit is included in the gate entrance ticket. PhilFest 2016 will be held from April 1-3, 2016 at the Philippine Cultural Enrichment Complex located at 14301 Nine Eagles Drive, Tampa, FL 33626.
