Photos: 'Fabulous Philippines: A Perfect Wedding Destination' Exhibit Ribbon Cutting and Reception in New York

Consul Arman Talbo, Barge Ramos, Gina Reyes, Christine  Daguno-Canoy, Albert Andrada and  Mr. Nicanor Bautista.

New York - Fabulous Philippines: A Perfect Wedding Destination, was launched with an exhibit and reception at the Philippine Center in New York this past April 11, 2019. Consul Arman Talbo of the Philippine Consulate and Mr. Nicanor Bautista of the Dept. of Trade and Industry led in the ribbon cutting ceremony.

The three-day event, organized by Neocolors Productions & Advertising International Inc., is its biggest collaboration with Albert Andrada and Barge Ramos, two of the country’s most respected and internationally-recognized fashion designers. Fabulous Philippines is a Philippine Tourism and Lifestyle event focusing on the development, marketing, and promotion of the country as a perfect wedding destination. 

Dr. Christine May Daguno-Canoy, President and CEO of Neocolors Productions & Advertising in her message said "This is a celebration of Filipino creativity, while making a difference as proceeds of this project will be for the benefit of Educare for Life International Foundation, which aims to provide college scholarships to deserving high school graduates, as well as medical assistance, and disaster response and relief operations in times of calamities."

The event showcasing the best of the Philippines, featured an exhibit at the lobby of the Philippine Center on 5th Avenue from April 11 to 12, 2019 and culminated with a grand fashion show on April 13, 2019 at one of the grandest fashion show venues in New York City— Landmark on the Park.  

The three-day event dubbed as a fusion of proudly made Filipino masterworks of handwoven fabrics, and outstanding lifestyle items, included Albert Andrada’s creations worn by Pia Wurtzbach during the 2015 Ms. Universe Pageant.

Photos by Lambert Parong © 2019 Kababayan Media.