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8 Philippine Showbiz Today August 8 - 21, 2017 Jan. 22-Feb.7, 2015 Flashes of fashion opulence at the Philippine Tapestry by Socorro-Babes Castro Newland The biggest neo-ethnic fashion show to tour Canada starts in Vancouver BC on Sunday, August 20th at the picturesque The Pipe Shop (Lonsdale Quay) venue in North Vancouver. No less than Philippine legendary haute couture icon, Renee Salud, who will deliver a delectable showcase of opulent designs made from various indigenous fabrics. It takes a Philippine ambassador of fashion like Salud to come up with a runway project called “Philippine Tapestry”. This is an initiative he founded to highlight all the major sustainable weaves of Mindanao Island while promoting its age- old magnetic charm and natural beauty. Catch the “Philippine Tapestry” across Canada in following major capitals and show dates: Vancouver: August 20 Toronto: August 24 & 26 Montreal: August 29 Calgary: September 1 Please make sure not to miss this milestone of an event here in Vancouver. Grab your tickets while they last. For tickets & sponsorships: please refer to poster ads for details. “Philippine Tapestry By Renee Salud” in BC is brought to you by the United Filipino Associations in British Columbia (UFCABC) in major partnership with World Financial Group (Ms. Agnes Pasaporte Miranda). ● UFCABC officers headed by President Joel Castillo (extreme left) dining at Bao Down Restaurant in Vancouver. The group is with the Philippine Tapestry presenter/ major sponsor Ms. Agnes Pasaporte Miranda (seated 2nd from right) from Toronto. She is also the overall coordinator of Renee Salud’s fashion show. In photo are (seated l-r) Danny and Suzy Felices, Ms. Agnes, and Rey Fortaleza. Standing are (l-r) Joel, Matt Adolfo (Bao Down’s Pinoy owner), Janice Lozano-Juatco, Babes Castro-Newland, Cliff Belgica and guests. in championing Filipino traditions dating back from the Spanish times into the modern global mainstream market. Renee Salud’s “Philippine Tapestry” will provide Canadians a sleek peek into the Philippines’ unique culture—breathtaking tourist attractions, ethnic music & dance; and, of course, its neo-ethnic fashion designs. It is a tapestry of Filipino culture as rich as its multi-racial heritage. Witness how Salud will capture and enhance your inner senses as he depicts the Philippines as the Land of Smiles and Exceptional Beauty. Salud strongly advocates “Philippine Look” in his designs while using nothing but native textiles that have enjoyed massive acclaim and recognition in various design expositions all over the world. His intricate medley of hand-woven fabrics infused with meticulously etched beadwork have made Renee Salud a fashion guru like no other. He takes pride