Friends for CCP host 'Buena Familia' fashion gala
THE Friends for Cultural Concerns of the Philippines ( FCCP) celebrated its 40th anniversary with a unique fashion gala emphasizing culture and the arts, at the Rizal Ballroom of Makati Shangri-La. The fashion show is one of FCCP’s big annual fundraising affairs. Funds raised are used to mainly support its scholarship and outreach programs.
One part of the show was "Alta Moda," or high fashion, which featured highly creative Filipino designer Albert Andrada. The other segment was "Buena Familia," which was a parade fea tur ing best dressed families walking down the ramp wearing Frankie de Leon’s creations.
The FCCP also presented distinguished leaders of the academe who shall partner with it in supporting more scholarships.
FCCP aims to foster a deep sense of appreciation for all forms of art. It seeks to share this mission among fellow Filipinos by organizing fund-raising events and projects to support the activities of local organizations
which are aligned with the vision of FCCP. These aim to develop and enrich Philippine performing arts, visual arts, literature, music, and fashion as well as to form awareness of art films, post modern architecture and heighten consciousness of Philippine history.
To all the hardworking, dedicated ladies and committee members — President Teresita Rodrigo, Director in charge Mimi Valerio, Chairman Terry Tambunting, Co- chairman Baby de Jesus, Nonie Basilio, Rosemarie Lazaro, Estela Lopez, Annabelle Adriano, Nikki Valerio, Bianca Valerio, and Nelia Sarcol — may your tribe increase. Congratulations!