I have beautiful memories of
Intramuros, I remember the first time I walked its cobbled streets on a field trip in Grade School. My college best friend got married in
San Agustin Church wearing my first Maria Clara design. Always, I am transported back in time when Manilenos were dressed in white suits and Panama hats. They say Manila was much cooler then, the breeze of Manila bay wafting inland up to Marikina.
When I learned that Gawad Kalinga was taking charge of building homes for the walled city's informal settlers, I was more than willing to do my share in helping raise awareness in restoring Intramuros to its full glory. The Fashion and Design Council of the Philippines (FDCP) which I currently head will be presenting a fashion show at the GK Hope Ball on November 9th. Gawad Kalinga Champions will be modeling modern Filipiniana creations by the council members, a chunk of the cost of their gowns and barongs will go to the housing fund.
On the same night, there will be an auction to raise more funds for Kalinga Intramuros, some of the items for bid are Bencab's Soldier and Activist pencil drawings, an Anita Magsaysay-Ho tapestry, Abdulmari Imao's Sarimanok, Arturo Luz's Juggler, and a Toby Guggenheimer - Ed Yrazabal chair. A truly 'feel good' event to start the most beautiful season of all.
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