Wednesday, July 28, 2010

After a promising SONA, P.Noy takes on ManilArt

Only a day after finding out that Noynoy's SONA seemed very promising and inspired the Filipino people to "dream again," I find out about something else about him that's actually laudable on another count. The new Philippine President, barely a month into office, is gracing the 2nd ManilArt - his "first formal engagement together with the art community.

It's refreshing that after instilling hope that something can still be done about the government and our burgeoning budget deficits, President Noynoy is also making efforts to revive art in the country, and in so doing might actually draw more people to support the industry. May this be the start of a renewed art revolution in the country!

The ManilArt exhibit led by distinguished artist Jonathan Sy will officially open on July 29 at the SMX Convention Center, and run up to August 1, 2010. Will try my best to be there. Hoep you do, too!

3 comments:

Fickle Cattle said...

I really really REALLY wanted to go to Manilart but something got in the way. Nice to see a president who actually understands the value of culture.

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rockylubrico said...

nice-read...love your blog:)

Joan Lopez-Flores said...

thanks for reading, Fickle Cattle and rockylubrico :) will visit your pages too! haven't written here in a while but will do so again soon!