Fashion storyteller Norman Peñaflorida together with the NCCA and The Metropolitan Theater, opened Karilagan on November 9. More than a showcase of style, the exhibit is a vital cultural bridge connecting the rich heritage of the past with the dynamic sensibilities of the present. Below, the ribbon-cutting ceremony Art has always been a mirror of a nation’s soul, and nowhere is this more vividly expressed than in the vibrant threads of traditional Filipino textiles. The recent opening of the “Karilagan: Mga Tradisyunal na Habi at Kasuotan sa Makabagong Kapanahunan” (Karilagan: Traditional Weaves and Attire in the Modern Era) exhibit at The Metropolitan Theater stands as a magnificent testament to this truth. Spearheaded by fashion storyteller Norman Peñaflorida of The Closet Couture, in collaboration with the National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA) and The Metropolitan Theater, the exhibition is much more than a showcase of style—it is a vital cultural bridge connectin...
The ribbon-cutting ceremony for Hiraya: Colors of Life For many Filipino creatives, the journey of an artist is often a search for a place to belong—a "home" where their stories can be seen, felt, and truly appreciated outside the confines of traditional galleries. Belmont Hotel Manila has brilliantly answered this call through Hiraya, an ongoing, multi-edition lobby art and cultural exhibit series designed to champion world-class local talent by transforming luxury hospitality spaces into vibrant galleries. Spearheaded by Hotel Manager Ms. Mayann Malapote and Megaworld Hotels & Resorts Cluster General Manager Mr. Socrates "Sonny" Alvaro, the initiative has successfully bridged the gap between communities and contemporary art since 2003, featuring everything from watercolor paintings and coffee art to abstract sculptures and fine photography. Continuing this tradition of creative empowerment, the seventh iteration of the series—Hiraya: Colors of Life—opens at ...