MANILA, PHILIPPINES—To celebrate the 10th anniversary of its program, Ayala Museum hosted a two-part concert series featuring world class Filipino performers: Manila Symphony Orchestra and Philippine Madrigal Singers.
Coinciding with the MADZ’s 60th anniversary, the “Isang Dekada ng Musika” repertoire included pieces written and debuted this year such as “Sixty of Plenty.”
“When we first launched our concert program in 2013 to celebrate Filipino musical talent, we never imagined that it would grow into what it has the past 10 years,” said Mariles Gustilo, Ayala Museum’s Director.
To celebrate their roots, the MADZ also sang madrigals, the secular genre that inspired the choir’s conception: “Sound the Trumpets,” and “Jubilate Deo,” The audience also heard well-loved Filipino songs and kundiman, and Christmas carols.
Mark Anthony Carpio, Conductor of the Philippine Madrigal Singers, said, “We invite you to continue to celebrate the season and every blessing we see in our lives.”
The concert ended with the museum’s Christmas Tree lighting. Brought to life by events maven and stylist Vivien Sheryl Villanueva, the tree was inspired by the Juan Luna painting “Hymen, oh Hyménée!”
“It doesn’t look like any other tree I’ve seen in town,” said Mariles. With a fusion of the imagery of ancient Roman wedding and Filipiniana flair, the Christmas tree makes use of native materials such as jusi, sinamay, capiz shells, and Inabel and Igorot fabrics.
“The artist, Beng Villanueva, was challenged by the opportunity to take the beauty that’s captured in that artwork and imbued it with some Christmas feel,” added Mariles.
This is how your favorite content creator couples celebrate a ‘closer Christmas’
MANILA, PHILIPPINES—The Christmas season is here, and that means there’s even more reason to get closer to your loved ones come the colder weather.
These days, there are lots of options to choose from, but there’s an undeniable charm that comes when you get to surprise your partner with seasonal moments that help you celebrate a #CloserChristmas together.
If you’re looking for inspiration on what to do with your special someone, look no further, because these #closeupCouples just shared a few ideas on how to make this season truly Ama-Zinc!
For lifestyle power couple Laureen Uy and Miggy Cruz, Christmas has always been about cherishing moments together. This year, the fiancés decided to kick off the holiday festivities with some cute activities which they documented through an IG Carousel post.
“Every gift becomes extra special when I’m with her,” Miggy expressed, emphasizing the joy of spending quality time with Laureen as she delights him with her Christmas gift.
Laureen, on the other hand, shared that she celebrates a #CloserChristmas with her fiancé by decorating their place together, surprising each other with gifts, and lots of wrapping presents for their loved ones.
The engaged couple highlighted on their social media posts that they can make the most out of their Christmas because both used closeup with Antibacterial Zinc for an all-day AMA-ZINC fresh breath for up to 12 hours with regular use.
Pilot Chezka Carandang and beauty queen Clare Inso were also up for some quality time before the holidays. They decided to take it outside, with each one planning a surprise for a special date.
“What better way to get closer with your loved ones? Chezka arranged an out-of-town trip for us, but what she doesn’t know is that I arranged a little surprise for her,” shared Clare in her TikTok video.
Before going out, the couple got ready and brushed with closeup. “We’re brushing our teeth with closeup, now with anti-bacterial zinc. We want all-day fresh breath para we’re confident to get close as we wanna be,” she added.
Clare surprised Chezka with lunch by the beach, treating the trip as a much-needed holiday escape for the couple.
Truly, a woman’s appetite just might be the way to her heart because Chezka surprised her beau with a candlelit dinner after a scenic drive. The pilot shared, “Busy rin talaga kami ni Clare all-year round kaya we decided to go on a roadtrip to celebrate a closer Christmas.”
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