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.
Consul Giovanni Palec and his wife Novelyn
Venus Abad and Delmer Cruz of the POLO-OWWA Dubai
TV and radio personality Jeff Price and wife Cynthia Villanueva-PriceDelmer Cruz – Labor Attacheb POLO-OWWA DubaiVenus Abad – Asst Labor Attache – POLO OWWA Dubai
Bobbie Carella and her daughter
Dubai Duty Free’s Lilian Vargas with Sanrtiago Gagaza Fronda of Petrixo oil and his wifeJeff and Cynthia Price
Model Glacy MaranoCommunity leader Matilyn Bagunu
Designers Alberr Fontanilla (L) and Carla Fuentes (R) with friendFashion Forward founder Bong Guerrero and companionLucille OngBobby Carella – Phil Business Council of Dubai Chairman
Consul Gen Frank and Mme Lu Cimafranca with guests
Phil Business Council Abu Dhabi’s Agnes Briggs with Lalaine and Mon Benitez of Illustrado
Ramon and Cherry NaveaAgnes Aquino-BriggsMay Rico – PCG Dubai
Entrepreneur Emil Parcia (right) and companionCultural Officer Cheche Caparas and husband
Phil Business Council Abu Dhabi’s Agnes Aquino-Briggs
Phil Business Council Abu Dhabi’s Mogens and Vikk MikkelsenJournalist Mariecar Jara and companion
Journalist Mariecar Jara
Lucille Ong – former Philippine Business Council of Dubai ChairmanKey members of the Philippine Business Councils of Dubai and Abu Dhabi with Mme Lucila Cimafranca L-R: Jovy and Janet Tuano, Agnes Pedrosa Marelid, Mme Lucila Cimafranca, Lucille Ong, Bobbie Carella, Agnes Aquino-Briggs and Atty. Barney Almazar
Mme Lucila Cimafranca with the wives of diplomatsDesigner Alberr FontanillaDesigner Carla Fuentes
Entrepreneurs Jovy and Janet Tuano of the Phil Business Council – Abu Dhabi
Natalija Norikova (right) of BMW and companion
Gurbax Sing of BMW and familyVanessa and Rolly from Ayala Land International
Community Leader Gina SalazarComunity leader Tinette Samala-Pudda
Consul General Frank Cimafranca and wife Mme Luciila Cimafranca
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.
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