Photo by Liezl F. Dunuan Colors of Incredible India Exhibit at the Baguio Museum Share on Facebook Share on Twitter In celebration of the friendship and ties between India and the Philippines, the Filipino-Indian community in Baguio launched the Colors of Incredible India Cultural Exhibit at the Baguio on Nov. 24. The exhibit runs until Dec. 15 and is located at the basement of the Baguio Museum. An Afternoon of Culture and History The exhibit opened on the afternoon of Nov. 24 and was graced by local officials including Baguio City Mayor Mauricio Domogan and a representative from the office of Baguio City Congressman Mark Go. Board members of the Baguio Museum were also present, and prominent members of the Filipino-Indian community. The opening program showcased several cultural performances which showed the unique music and dance of India. Most of the performances were done by young and old members of the Indian community in Baguio. India’s colorful sights are on display as part of the exhibit, including the Taj Mahal, the Himalayas, and the country’s many spiritual festivals. One portion of the exhibit also showed the history of the Indian community in Baguio. Indian culture on display at the Baguio Museum. / Photo by Liezl F. Dunuan The Role of the Indian Community in Baguio City’s Development During the 1920s, the Filipino-Indian community pioneered the establishment of several dry goods businesses in the city. Several families set up dry goods stores and department stores in the area formerly called Baguio Escolta (now Session Road). Nowadays, third generation heirs of these businesses have taken on the reins from their parents. There are over 500 members of the Filipino-Indian community in the city to date. In recognition of this long-standing friendship between countries, the local government has proposed to institutionalize the Incredible India Festival every year. According to the ordinance, it will be held every November 27, which commemorates the day when the Philippines and India established formal diplomatic relations in 1949. The exhibit runs until Dec. 15 and is free and open to the public. Baguio Museum is open from Tuesdays to Sundays, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Facebook Comments
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