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| DAY 3 - Thursday, May 25, 2006 |
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| Formal Opening of Exhibition |
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Welcome Cocktail Reception at
Rizal Ballroom, Makati Shangri-La
Sponsored by Banco de Oro Universal Bank |
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| DAY 4 - Friday, May 26, 2006 |
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Manila City tour or Tagaytay Tour |
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Fiesta Filipina at Philippine International Convention Center
Sponsored by HSBC |
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DAY 5 - Saturday, May 27, 2006 |
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Shopping Tour or Museum Tour |
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Gala
Dinner at Coconut Palace
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| Tour Options |
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| Take a guided tour of Manila's historical landmarks such as Rizal Park, the country's premier park and site of many important events in the country's history; Intramuros, the Spanish colonial city which houses Fort Santiago, the old Spanish military headquarters; San Agustin Church, the oldest stone church in the city with its own museum of religious and secular art; and Barrio San Luis, a complex of reconstructed period houses depicting the Filipino lifestyle of the 19th century. The tour also includes Quiapo, a district popular to the locals for its open market and its church which enshrines the black statue of Jesus Christ; and finally, the Chinese Cemetery known for its peculiar grandiose mausoleums with a fascinating blend of different religious elements. The tour concludes at Makati, the country's financial and commercial hub. |
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| Discover the countryside. Visit the picturesque city of Tagaytay, perched on a ridge of 700 meters overlooking the magnificent Taal Lake and its active island volcano. Its surrounding farm lands planted with flowers, vegetables, fruits, coffee and palm trees add to the charm of the city. Have lunch at a local restaurant with a view of the volcano and enjoy a taste of local delicacies. Visit a jeepney factory, and see the 176-year old Bamboo Organ, the only one of its kind in the world, at the Las Piñas Church. |
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Find out why Metro Manila is an uncontested shopper's paradise, from bargain basement finds to upscale haute couture. Visit the Greenhills Shopping Center, a mecca for those in search of electronics, mobile phones and the latest fashions and trends at the most affordable prices. Visit the pavilion featuring fine and fashion jewelry created from South Sea pearls, freshwater pearls, semi-precious stones, natural beads and crystals. A few minutes away is the country's largest mall, Megamall, offering a department store, supermarket, and an extensive array of boutiques, bookstores, art galleries and restaurants. Neighboring high-end Shangri-La Plaza features foreign brands such as Paul Smith, Nine West, Furla, Mango, Lancel, Armani Exchange, Escada, Marks and Spencer and the Body Shop. For a spending spree, nothing beats Makati's twin shopping complexes Greenbelt with its exclusive brands and Glorietta with over 400 establishments. And if you're in the market for local souvenirs and handicrafts, Tesoro's and Balikbayan handicrafts offers exquisite Philippine fabrics, woven items, wooden artifacts, mother of pearl accessories, sterling silver home accents, and native jewelry. |
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Learn
about the history and culture of the Philippines
with a tour of the various museums in Manila.
Begin with a visit to the 18th century Casa
Manila inside the old walled city of Intramuros,
with its beautiful inner courtyards, colonial
furniture and furnishings. Proceed to other
interesting museums that are rich in historical
and colonial culture, like Bahay Tsinoy which
celebrates the Chinese heritage in all aspects
of Philippine life, and San Agustin Museum
with its frescoes, santos (religious wood/ivory
statues), liturgical robes, and gold and silver
ornaments. Visit the National Museum and see
the famous Spolarium, Juan Luna's wall-sized
mural of Roman gladiators, considered one
of the best works in the world, as well as
paintings of 19th century masters and sculptures.
Then see the National Museum of the Filipino
People for a recreation of the wreck of the
San Diego which sank in battle off Batangas
in 1600 and retrieved earthenware, stoneware,
porcelain and weapons. Also on display are
prehistoric finds including tools, ornaments
and the skull of Tabon Man, the earliest known
human inhabitant of the Philippines (16,500
years).
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