On the DOT
By Atty. Helen J. Camarista

FILIPINO – SPANISH FRIENDSHIP DAY
June 29-30, 2005

June 28, 2005

•  Arrival in Iloilo of Spanish Delegation (pm) “Putong” welcome at airport

•  Courtesy call on Iloilo Governor Niel D. Tupas

June 29, 2005

9:00 am - Laying of wreath at Arevalo Plaza monument

9:30 - Opening Ceremonies at Museo Iloilo (Ushers/usherettes c/o USA)

•  Welcome – Iloilo City Mayor Jerry P. Treñas/Iloilo Governor Niel D. Tupas

•  Response : Spanish Ambassador Ignacio Sagaz

•  Palimpsesto – Museo Iloilo and the University of San Agustin

•  Opening of the Art Exhibit of Ilonggo artists by Sen. Edgardo Angara

10:00 - Feria Española – Hotel del Rio (2 days) Sponsored by Spanish Commercial Dept. This trade fair features Spanish wine, food and consumer products.

11:00 - Seminar on Wine (part 1) at Hotel del Rio

2:00 pm - Lecture on Spanish Influence on Filipino Architecture by Instituto de Cervantes at USA Conference Room (capacity: 250 pax)

- Flamenco dance workshop by Centro Flamenco at Iloilo National High School (2 – 5 pm)

3:00 - Seminar on Wine (part 2) at Hotel del Rio

- Demo/ Workshop on Spanish cooking at Hotel del Rio

4:00 - REHEARSALS of USA Troubadours and Kawilihan USA at CAP
Auditorium (2 hrs.)

5:00 - Tertulia y Tapas - Sarabia Manor Hotel

Featuring :

•  Merienda- cena
•  Welcome Remarks by Mayor Jerry P. Treñas
•  Fashion Show – Patis Tesoro/Jackie Peñalosa
•  Classical Guitar – Dr. Daphne Estrada
•  Poetry reading and Spanish songs/music – Mr. Nonel Gemora
•  Street dancing after the tertulia

6:00 - DANCE REHEARSALS of Centro Flamenco at CAP Auditorium (2 hrs)

June 30, 2005

9:00 am - Courtesy Call on Mayor Jerry Treñas at Mayor's Office

- Presentation of the key of Iloilo City to Ambassador Sagaz by Mayor Treñas

9:30 – 4:00*- Heritage tour of Spanish delegation

10:00 am a. Courtesy Call on Archbishop Angel Lagdameo

b. City tour
- 3 Ancestral Mansions
- Museo Iloilo
- Jaro Cathedral, Molo, Tigbauan and Miag-ao Churches
- Shopping
(* - Advance booking required thru Sierra tours. Tel (02) 8982451 c/o Mitzi)

9:30 - Flamenco dance workshop at Iloilo National High School (2 hours: 9:30 am – 11:30 am)

10:00 - Feria Española at Hotel del Rio

11:00 - Seminar on Wine (part 1) at Hotel del Rio

3:00 pm - Matinee Velada at the CAP Auditorium for students

•  Seminar on Wine (part 2) at H otel del Rio
•  Demo on Spanish cooking at Hotel del Rio

7:00 - Noche de Gala at the CAP Bldg. Auditorium
Featured Artists: Centro Flamenco, USA Troubadours and Kawilihan USA Dance Troupe

- Speeches of Mayor Treñas and Sen. Drilon

9:30 - Appreciation dinner for Organizers and Volunteers

 July 1, 2005

- Heritage Tour of Centro Flamenco
- Spanish Film Fest, mall or University of San Agustin
- Departure of Spanish delegation for Cebu

For information and ticket sales, contact the Dept. of Tourism VI at tel. (033) 3375411 or 3350245