Filipino Traveler:
LEO BARRAMEDA
Exploring Europe behind the Wheel
‘Speedo turismo’ doesn’t appeal to me. It’s exhausting, very limiting, and quite expensive.
If you
have travel buddies that you can bring along, planning a self-drive tour
across Europe is a good choice. This option is much cheaper. Needless
to say, it’s also exciting, and most of all it’s an absolutely bespoke
travel program for you and your crazy friends. To be lost and wander
around a foreign city is the norm. Structured tour packages are good,
but to be independent tourists open you to a completely different
experience.
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Filipino Dubai: The First Terno Ball in the UAE
From Illustrado
Photos by Eros Goze
Filipino Culture showcased at prestigious Terno Ball in Dubai
Illustrado, under the patronage of the Diplomatic Ladies of the
Philippine Consulate General together with the Ladies of the Filipino
Community in the UAE hosted a unique and prestigious showcase of
Filipino culture in the United Arab Emirates for a select group of VIPs.
The Terno Ball, attended by some 300 diplomatic dignitaries, as well as leading community figures, was held on the 7th
of November at The Atlantis Hotel – The Palm Jumeirah. A highlight of
the event is the “Rigodon de Honor” – a traditional Filipino-Spanish
quadrille folk dance, performed by select Philippine Consulate General
staff members. Dancers from the United International Private School and
the Filipino Dancesport Social Club performed folk dances “Sayaw sa
Bangko” and “Tinikling.” Filipino fashion designers, including Michael
Cinco, Ezra Santos, Jimi Buenconsejo, Bandoix Flores, Carla Fuentes,
Alberr Fontanilla, Bambi Alcantara and Nelson Buhain, also showcased
one-of-a-kind Filipiniana-inspired couture gowns.
According to Mrs. Lucila Cimafranca, wife of Philippine Consul
General Frank Cimafranca and main patron of the event, “It is our hope
that through this event, we will able to share and champion the
magnificent beauty of the Filipino culture on the world stage. Many
Filipinos have experienced great triumph in the UAE. This momentous
gathering is an opportunity to pay tribute to these trailblazing
kabayans, and also a chance for us to show our gratitude to the country
and community that has been a truly gracious and generous host to the
Filipino people.”
The event is sponsored by BMW, Ghena Tourism, Ayala Land
International, Al Saif Group of Companies, The Farm at San Benito, Ariel
Weddings and Rotana Hotel.
Special thanks to: MODELS: Ann Llagas, Glacy Marano, Benedickte
Namia-Gamelgaard and FLC Models and Events; HAIR & MAKE-UP TEAM:
Jhoana Nelissen, Yhence Sioting, Maricel and Bobby Caparas.
