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Binibini 22 and her Bb. Pilipinas National Costume

Posted by Norman on January 22, 2021
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Behold your #Binibini22 Dr. Ruth Erika Quin in her Bb. Pilipinas National Costume created by Erjohn Dela Serna:

Inspired by the rich and vast rice fields found in Nueva Ecija, it is just apt to pay homage to the Rice Granary of the Philippines.

The costume reflects the graceful and radiant presence of “palay” in Cabanatuan City. This industry has provided jobs for many and food for most of Luzon island. The bodice is fully-sequined with palay-embossed beads. Same with the headdress, the Palay deserves a spot as the Queen’s crown.

The fully-beaded trail represents the rice fields. As it starts of as green seedling, it eventually grows taller when cultivated properly. Eventually, it bends down with its rice at its best golden tone, ready for harvest. It reminds us to be persistent and humble at the same time.

Photography: Raymond Saldaña
Set: Henry Reyes HGR Events and Sabrosas

Binibini 34 and her Bb. Pilipinas National Costume

Posted by Norman on January 21, 2021
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Behold your #Binibini34 Mercedes Pair in her Bb. Pilipinas National Costume created by Basha “Poi” Subijano:

The Queen of Philippine Folk Dance – “Bulaklakan”

On Mercedes is a costume inspired by the famous Filipino folk dance “Bulaklakan”.

“Bulaklakan” or the dance of flowers is usually held during the month of May in the Philippines as this is the month known when flowers bloom at its best.

We hold a garland of leaves and flowers attached to a wire, bamboo or rattan so that the garland will arch when held overhead and we usually gently sway these arcs of garlands to gracefully give honor to Virgin Mary.

The designer of this national costume, Ms Poi Subijano, came up with the idea using vibrant colors to represent the joyful culture of the Philippines.

The bodice of this costume is a Filipiniana Butterfly Sleeves adorned with precious pearls from south sea. Spanish lace were used for the top fabric and the flamboyant skirt is filled with flowers to signify festivity and glamour.

Photography: Raymond Saldaña
Set: Henry Reyes HGR Events and Sabrosas

Binibini 36 and her Bb. Pilipinas National Costume

Posted by Norman on January 20, 2021
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Behold your #Binibini36 Vickie Marie Rushton of Negros Occidental in her Bb. Pilipinas National Costume created by Jomar Peralta of House of Victoria:

Magellan Birdwing Butterfly
(Notes from tue designer)

Vickie’s costume pays tribute to her country and heritage by drawing inspiration from The Magellan Birdwing butterfly, named after Ferdinand Magellan.

This butterfly is one of the largest in its species in the world and it that can be found in the Philippines. Vickie is always fascinated with butterflies that symbolizes resiliency, change and new beginnings and it is a perfect representation of her life and pageant journey.

And the base of the costume is hand painted with intricate patterns, vectors and vibrant colors that best represents to the one of the most celebrated festival in Negros Occidental the “Minuluan Festival” a celebration of the bravery, heroism and glorious life of peace-loving Taliseños. Carefully embellished with thousands of Swarovski crystals, rhinestones and gems. With painstaking procedure of combining more than 20 colors of crystals by hand, it became a challenge because of its scale.

This colorful and festive national costume wants to show the beauty of our culture and country and in the amidst of what is happening right now in the world, there still hope and we will emerge as a better person just like a beautiful butterfly.

Photography: Raymond Saldaña
Set: Henry Reyes HGR Events and Sabrosas

Binibini 35 and her Bb. Pilipinas National Costume

Posted by Norman on January 18, 2021
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Behold your #Binibini35 Micca Rosal of Agoncillo, Batangas in her Bb. Pilipinas National Costume created by Chico Estiva:

MARY LOVE

My national costume is called MARY LOVE. This was made to pay tribute to our Mother Mary who has been our rock amidst the recent taal volcano eruption. We chose to wear something that will signify the strength and hope of all Batanguenos especially people of Agoncillo who was greatly affected by the recent calamity.

I carry with me the Holy Rosary same with what most of the families have carried during the afternoon of January 12. It was our weapon, our shield and our rock.

The trailing cape with thousands of swarovski crystals represent thousands of Batanguenos who is with me as I walk with this dress. Each step I take, is a step closer in resurrecting our faith that one day soon, we will be triumphant once more.

We also chose the color red as a manifestation of the burning desire of all Batanguenos to rise from the ashes.

Photography: Raymond Saldaña
Set: Henry Reyes HGR Events and Sabrosas

From the back now

Binibini 31 and her Bb. Pilipinas National Costume

Posted by Norman on January 15, 2021
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Behold your #Binibini31 Graciella Lehmann of Oriental Mindoro in her Bb. Pilipinas National Costume created by Joemel Calma:

“Centurion”
(Notes from the designer)

The creation’s inspiration stems from the vision of a female centurion or warrior demonstrating exemplary and heroic qualities of a Filipina bravely leading the century.

Characterized by Roman costumes, tunics, and vivid metallic embellishments that have been crafted by local artisans and woodcarvers of Paete, Laguna, this reclaimed and recycled warrior ensemble symbolizes women’s ability to exhibit their courage and stand up for their rights and core feminine values.

It is a colorful festival celebrated on the island of Oriental Mindoro in the Philippines. The centurion masks depict the story of the Passion of the Christ.

Possessing as much strength, determination and fortitude as any man, they are willing to take up arms and fight for a cause with relentless perseverance.

Photography: Raymond Saldaña
Set Design And Execution: Henry Reyes of HGR Events powered by Sabrosas

Binibini 32 and her Bb. Pilipinas National Costume

Posted by Norman on January 14, 2021
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Behold your #Binibini32 Danica Acuña of Romblon and her Bb. Pilipinas National Costume created by Michael Barassi:

PERLAS NG SILANGANAN
(Notes from the designer)

Cerulean is the water that drapes the archipelagic province of Romblon. And this deep sky-blue hue hides within its chest pearls—pure, incorruptible, and wise as the queen who wears this attire.

Miss Romblon wears the color of the waters that surround the archipelagic province of Romblon, the stretches of white sand beaches which are, arguably, one of the best in the world. Adorned with pearls from her head to toe, she flaunts the serene beauty of these jewels of the seas and the elegance they signify. High above her head is the oyster shell that hides this lustrous gem, representing the hidden wisdom cultivated through years of toil, pressure, and hard work—one Miss Romblon wears loud and proud.

It is always a marvel looking at pearls—nurtured, cherished by the deep sea waters, as stunning as this empowered Romblomanon is.

Photography: Raymond Saldaña
Set: Henry Reyes HGR Events and Sabrosas

Binibini 33 and her Bb. Pilipinas National Costume

Posted by Norman on January 13, 2021
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Behold your #Binibini33 Alexandra Faith Garcia of Olongapo City in her Bb. Pilipinas National Costume created by Jorick Lopez Limpag:

THE LEGEND OF OLONGAPO
(Notes from the designer)

Ulo ng Apo, the symbolic name where the City of Olongapo started. The dove warrior is a costume inspired by the peace engraved by Apo in Olongapo, who was beheaded by treacherous tribe members. In the hand of the warrior is the ulo ng apo which empowers the maiden to impose a hand in hand call for peace in everyone.

The idea of the head piece worn by the lady came from the dove monument found in Olongapo city, designed with an arch laid with pearls, and the main symbol of peace, the dove, which was made with capis shells.

Down to the body, whose made from tinalak, and the shoulder propped with swaying pearls, symbolizing what the country is told, the Pearl of the Orient Sea.

A rallying cry is shown by the dove warrior, an excruciating shout for justice and fairness to all where equality is the main reason to live. The dove warrior calls for every modern Filipina to be the symbol of peace, like Apo who is a beloved and cherished leader.

Photography: Raymond Saldaña
Set: Henry Reyes HGR Events and Sabrosas

Binibini 27 and her Bb. Pilipinas National Costume

Posted by Norman on January 12, 2021
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Behold your #Binibini27 Jashmin Dimaculangan in her Bb. Pilipinas National Costume created by Marvin Baloloy:

Daragang Magayon
(Notes from the designer)

This costume is named DARAGANG MAGAYON or Beautiful Maiden. This is an interpretation of the female protagonist from the legend of Mt. Mayon. The fires surrounding Bb. 27 is as scorching as the passion between star-crossed lovers Magayon and Panganoron. Their fiery love might have ended in tragedy but it led to the rise of the crown jewel of Albay. A befitting costume for Albay’s reigning festival queen – Binibini 27.

Photography: Raymond Saldaña
Set: Henry Reyes HGR Events and Sabrosas

Binibini 28 and her Bb. Pilipinas National Costume

Posted by Norman on January 11, 2021
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Behold your #Binibini28 Francesca Taruc of Angeles City, Pampanga in her Bb. Pilipinas National Costume created by Rich Sabinian:

Aptly named La Luz Dela Paz, this national costume reflects the light of peace in the midst of the current global darkness.

This light of peace is represented by a traditional Christmas symbol in Angeles City – the distinct Parul Angeles (Angeles lantern), which forms the base of the costume.

Characterized by its simplicity yet intricacy in design, this local lantern traces its origin in the century-old tradition of Lubenas ning Pasku, the culmination of a nine-day prayer vigil leading to the Christmas day.

This is the same symbolic light that guided the local farmers in attending the mass at dawn before proceeding to their field works. This tradition extended to the present generation as “Simbang Gabi”.

One symbolic intention of this lantern procession, the fish, which represents prosperity, is depicted by the lamae fabric details that resemble the fish scales.

This masterpiece aspires to bring hope and prosperity as the world anticipates for the most wonderful time of year despite this health crisis.

Photography: Raymond Saldaña
Set: Henry Reyes HGR Events and Sabrosas

Binibini 26 and her Bb. Pilipinas National Costume

Posted by Norman on January 8, 2021
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Behold your #Binibini26 Czarina Guiao in her Bb. Pilipinas National Costume created by Ferdinand Macoy Elipane and Mr. Oplong Mejia Paras

The costume is entitled “DASE” which means banig in Tagalog and it is the main fabric material of my costume, this dase was meticulously handcrafted by the hardworking and creative hands of our Aeta brothers in Nabuclod Floridablanca, Pampanga.

Dase is also the main source of income and livelihood of our Aeta brothers that leads to my advocacy, welfare for indigenous people. The palay grains represent Pampanga’s fertile soil and our hardworking farmers which makes Pampanga an agriculture destination. The crown symbolizes the devotion and high spirituality of Pampanga’s patron saint, the miraculous Virgen De Los Remedios.

The red flowers are the usual offering of the Kapampangans to the patron’s guidance and abundance. This costume is dedicated to our Aeta brothers primarily living in Nabuclod Floridablanca, Pampanga. DASE… Developing Aetas Strength through Empowerment.

Photography: Raymond Saldaña
Set: Henry Reyes HGR Photography