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October 23, 2014

CELEBRATING ASEAN, LOCAL TEXTILES: Senate President Franklin M. Drilon and Senator Loren Legarda cut the ceremonial ribbon as part of the opening ceremony for the exhibit "Woven Identities: Clothing Traditions of ASEAN," launched at the Senate on Wednesday afternoon, October 22, 2014. According to Senator Legarda, the exhibit that showcases traditional garments from ASEAN member-countries aims "not only to reveal the remarkable artistry and unique culture of each nation but also to show what we have in common, to find unity amidst diversity." Joining Drilon and Legarda at the ceremony are Marlene Sanchez (leftmost),deputy executive director of the National Commission for the Culture and Arts (NCCA); and Gemma Cruz-Araneta, member of the National Historical Institute (rightmost). (PRIB Photo by Joseph Vidal, October 22, 2014)

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