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Ballet Philippines makes this holiday season extra special

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Ballet Philippines makes this holiday season extra special

It was a magical evening of arts and culture

By Jane Kingsu-Cheng

Guests flocked to the The Theatre at Solaire last Friday, Dec. 15, for Ballet Philippines’ “Christmas Fairy Tales” gala. Many of Manila’s stylish people were seen at the event, including art and dance enthusiasts, even mothers and their daughters dressed up in festive gowns.

MB (2).png — Argentinian Ambassador Luis Boccalandro, EU Ambassador Luc Veron, Eti Bar-on, Maria Lia Urriste , Nicole Weissman, BP President Kathleen Liechtenstein, Israel Ambassador Menashe Bar-on, and Lior Liechtenstein

MB (1).png — Men and women in uniform join Ballet Philippines' President Kathleen Liechtenstein

MB (4).png — Future ballerinas include Amanda Francisco, Cat Roxas, Bella Bernardo, Ayisha Lagdameo, Undersecretary Margarita Gutierrez, and Brian Poe Llamanzares

MB (3).png — Marie Field Faith, and daughters, Nini Licaros with her grand child, and Gerard Ramirez

MB (62).jpg — The US Ambassador Mary-Kay Carlson joins Ballet Philippines and Pinto Art Museum for the ribbon cutting of Ballet in Pinto

MB (64).jpg — Pacqui Campos, Ian Fenton, Lilibeth Campos, and Marissa Fenton

MB (63).jpg — Atty. Lorna Patajo-Kapunan, John Gaddi, Jaime Regalario, and friends

MB (65).jpg — Cora Garcia, Loralee Baron Soong, Founder of Pinto Art Museum and BP Trustee Dr. Joven Cuanang, Elbert Cuenca, and Liza Llarde

MB (66).jpg — Carmina Sanchez Jacob, Chris Badiola, and Hollywood makeup artist Chechel Joson

MB (67).jpg — Former Israeli Ambassador to the Philippines Menashe Bar-on and wife, Eti Bar-on. BP's Maan Hontiveros and Kathleen Liechtenstein joined by US Amb. Mary-Kay Carlson.

The attendees also got a treat at The Lobby, where a variety of visual arts married with dance was on display—featuring paintings, photographs, and sculptural works.

MB (68).jpg — Show pieces from the art exhibit in collaboration with Pinto Art Museum

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MB (74).jpg — Jemima Reyes, Mark Balucay, and Nicole Barroso

MB (72).jpg — Mark Balucay, Ysabel Bernardo, Regina Magbitang, and Ian Ocampo

MB (73).jpg — Jemima Reyes, Rudolph Capongcol, Emerson Evangelio, and Gia Gequinto

Ballet Philippines partnered with Pintô Art Museum, featuring 30 contemporary Filipino artists. This project was led by Pintô Art Museum Founder Joven Cuanang and curated by celebrated artist Ferdie Montemayor.

MB (71).jpg — Ballet in Pinto's curator, artist Ferdie Montemayor and Founder of Pinto Art Museum and BP Trustee Dr. Joven Cuanang

MB (76).jpg — Maritess Mendoza Pineda and Amanda Griffin Jacob with daughter Lila

MB (75).jpg — Dr. Joven Cuanang, Carmina Sanchez Jacob, Anna Sobrepena, and Carlo Calma

Performance photos by Larry Salgado.

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