Philippine Cultural Exhibit 2018
When at PhilFest 2018, drop by the Bayanihan Arts and Events Center to see the Philippine Cultural Exhibit 2018! The exhibit area will be open on Saturday, April 7, 2018 from 10AM to 5PM and on Sunday, April 8, 2018 from 10AM to 4PM. The exhibit will feature art, music and fashion with a wide array of Philippine textiles. There will also be live entertainment by the Tallahassee Community College Dance Company and other performers.
Gowns on exhibit this year are collections from different Filipino couturiers from the Philippines including designs by Edgar Madamba, Richard Papa and Edgar San Diego. 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. Additional costumes are provided by private collectors.
Musical instruments displayed are from the Musikong Kawayan Bamboo Ensemble and from the Philippine Performing Arts Company, Inc with some collected by PCFI.
Paintings are on loan from talented Filipino artists in the Tampa Bay Area. These include works by Arnel Artus.
Enjoy the Exhibits and make sure to visit the reception table to sign up for these cultural groups.
Philippine Cultural Exhibit 2018 is co-chaired by Arnel Artus, Joey Omila and Nhick Ramiro Pacis.
Entrance to the Philippine Cultural Exhibit is included in the gate entrance ticket. PhilFest 2018 will be held from April 6-8, 2018 at the Philippine Cultural Enrichment Complex (Bayanihan Arts and Events Center and the PhilFest Grounds) located at 14301 Nine Eagles Drive, Tampa, FL 33626.