Passionalism: Barong Davaoeno Exhibit by Arch. Michael Dakudao for Philippine Barong Tagalog Week at SM Lanang Premier
From June 5-12, SM Lanang Premier is putting on display Davao-made Barongs by Arch. Michael E. Dakudao in celebration of Philippine Barong Tagalog Week.
Titled Passionalism: An Exhibit of the Barong Davaoeño, the exhibit at the mall’s Atrium features Arch. Dakudao’s exquisite collection of the Philippine national attire for men, the Barong Tagalog. It aims to promote love for the Philippines and impart appreciation for our very own national costume.
Arch. Dakudao has been featured in many publications for his insatiable passion for collecting Barong Tagalog, particularly those made from sinamay and piña and adorned with handmade embroidery. A graduate of Doctorate degree in Architecture from Tokyo University, he has been amassing it ever since his Japanese professor in architecture taught him to better appreciate the national costume while he was studying at Tokyo University.
His Barongs made from various fabrics and embellished with handmade embroidery in diverse patterns are being showcased at the Barong exhibit. Some of these include designer Otoy Mercado’s minimalist piña Barong Tagalog featuring three Japanese art deco brass buttons for accent, and a Barong Tagalog made from 1930’s vintage Iloilo piña with multi-colored embroideries of sunburst patterns done in pure silk threads by designer Rene Salud, who used to have a shop in Davao City.
Show your love for the Philippines by visiting this Barong Exhibit! For inquiries, contact 285-0943 loc. 136. Like SM Lanang Premier on Facebook or follow @SMLanangPremier on Twitter for news, promos and event updates. (SM Lanang Premier)
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Photos from Passionalism: Barong Davaoeno Exhibit…
Davao-made Barong collection of Arch. Mike Dakudao.
Ms. Joey, the host of the program.
Engr. Therese Lapena-Manalo, Mall Manager of SM Lanang Premier giving the welcome remarks during the program.
Arch. Michael E. Dakudao giving his speech before the ribbon cutting.
He particularly collects Barongs made of piña and sinamay which are adorned with handmade embroidery.
The Ribbon cutting ceremony.
Here is one of the Barongs on display seen upon entering the atrium during the ribbon cutting ceremony and opening of the exhibit.
The Peacock Barong by avant garde designer Garimon Roferos.
The exhibit aims to stir Filipino nationalism, aside from promoting love for the Philippines and making us appreciate better our very own Philippine national costume for men.
Visit the Passionalism: Barong Davaoeno Exhibit at the Atrium of SM Lanang Premier and show your love for our country!
