|
Saturday, September 02, 2006
SM celebrates 97th Baguio Day
DISCOVER Baguio's rich culture, art, and beauty as SM City Baguio celebrates the 97th Baguio Charter Day.
Urbanization in Baguio started in the early 1900, which inspired William Cameron Forbes, who later became governor general of the Philippines, to turn it into the archipelago's summer capital. A milestone in Baguio's development was achieved when it was made a chartered city in September 1909.
With its cool mountain air, pine trees, and scenic sights, Baguio is a city like no other in the Philippines. More than that, it showcases the rich culture of the Cordilleras, and the wonderful upland bounty of vegetables, strawberries, flowers, and coffee.
SM City Baguio celebrates the city's 97th Charter Day with activities that highlight its unique character. Baguio-based band Session Road opened the celebration on September 1 at 5 p.m. at the mall's Atrium.
The Cordillera Arts and Crafts exhibit will feature woodcrafts, weaving exhibits, face and T-shirt painting, which demonstrates true Cordillera heritage, from September 4 to 7 at the Cordillera Souvenir Shops.
Mall-goers will get another glimpse of the remarkable art collection of well known sculptor Peter Pinder and his family with their Wood, Art, and Crafts: The Pinder Exhibit on September 20 and 21 at the Atrium.
Also art smart is the Paper Clay Art Workshop at the mall's atrium on Wednesday, September 27, where kids and adult will learn and have fun.
Foodies will love Baguio's Best Brew on September 11 to 14, where coffee lovers will enjoy highland brew while enjoying the cool breeze...and the Hotel and Restaurants Association of Baguio's fruit flambe, fruit and vegetable carving competition, and ice sculpture competition on September 28, which will highlight exceptional skills of Baguio students and professionals. All these events will take place in the mall's atrium.
It's a great time for fashionistas and tech fads as local models ramp for the Baguio Fashion and Glamour on Sunday, September 3...and the National Institute of Information Technology features animation and graphic designing in their IT exhibit on September 19 at SM Baguio's Atrium.
Also, shoppers shouldn't miss the search for Mr. & Ms. HRAB 2006 talent competition on September 9... Pulso ng Kabataan: A Hip-Hop Dance competition on September 15, search for the Sexiest Hunk and Babe on September 18...boxing challenge on September 23, and gymnastics and acrobatics on September 26, all happening at the Atrium.
Capping the month long event is 96.7 K-Lite's Pasiklaban on Saturday, September 30 at the Entertainment Plaza. Watch the local bands as they compete for Baguio's ultimate band challenge.
(September 2, 2006 issue)
Write letter to the editor. Click here.
Join the Sun.Star message board. Click here. |
|
[return to top]
[home]
[network page]
|
LOCAL NEWS
BUSINESS
OPINION
SPORTS
LIFESTYLE
FEATURE
|
