Celebrate Culture and the Arts at 'CURIOS' collection at Celebrity Sports Plaza from March 25 to 27

Anthony Gedang

Artiste Musaeum welcomes every culture and art enthusiast to a three-day event featuring a series of exhibit tours, demos, guest appearances by international experts, potential MOA signings, and more. Titled “CURIOS”, the event highlights the extensive and prized collections of Anthony V. Gedang, better known as Tonet Gedang. It will take place on March 25 to 27, 2022, from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM at Celebrity Sports Plaza in Quezon City.

The event commences at 10 AM on March 25, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony led by Dr. Gerardo Lozano Arredondo, the Mexican Ambassador to the Philippines. There will also be opening remarks, discussions, and MOA signings with various organizations including Artiste Entertainment Inc./ Museum (For Culture, Arts, and Travel), Philippine Chamber of Commerce, Inc. - QC (For Business and Travel), and International Council of Museum - PH (For Museum, Culture, and Arts).
Anthony leads ribbon-cutting ceremony at Celebrity Sports Plaza on March 25, 2022
The second day of the event kicks off with Kids Club Tour at 9 AM. Here, youngsters can enjoy a fun selection of activities such as Sports Stations, Exhibit Tour, and Film Showing. Filipino artist Juan Llaga will demonstrate his landscape penjing and bonsai skills at 10 AM, to be followed by an orientation with Philippine Bonsai Society Inc.’s Ms. Yumie Gupit and another bonsai demo by Mr. Romy Dino at 1 PM.
 The National Stone Society of the Philippines, simply known as NSSP, takes the center stage on March 27. NSSP President Tonet Gedang will give his welcome remarks at 9 AM, followed by greetings from international friends, general members’ meeting proper, a series of demos, lectures, and workshops, bonseki arrangement, and artificial Dazia making. From 1 PM onwards, Tonet Gedang will lead a garden tour as the event’s conclusion.
Anthony with Amb. Dr. Gerardo Lozano Arredondo
Aside from the aforementioned activities, guests will find themselves looking forward to the collaboration with the Mexican Embassy and Dr. Arredondo, the Mexican Ambassador to the Philippines. As a key part of this three-day event, the collab sheds light on the allure of Mexican Culture & Arts, Business Opportunities, and Travels with Dr. Arredondo.

Forefronted by Artiste Entertainment Inc. along with art-centered movements like Bonsai PH and Suiseki PH, Artiste Musaeum is a physical and virtual space that showcases the collections of Tonet Gedang, spanning a wide spectrum of cultural materials from different parts of the globe. It is part of the International Council of Museums  (ICOM), which is home to over 10,000 artworks including relics, tribal arts, books, and artifacts. The museum aims to inspire a greater sense of cultural appreciation by studying, interpreting, conserving, and exhibiting every piece in Mr. Gedang’s gallery.


Over the course of three days, guests can be confident that their safety is an utmost priority, as Celebrity Sports Plaza fully complies with strict IATF protocols. Snacks and refreshments will also be served for free. For group visits, feel free to contact Dianne Pagarigan at +639 17 702 5509. You may also check out www.bonsai.ph, www.artise.com.ph, and www.suiseki.ph for more information.

 

 

 

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