PH Consulate General in HK Hosts Filipino Jewelry Artist’s Exhibit

Consul General Antonio A. Morales, Ms. Stella T. Schapero of Pintura Circle (left), and Ms. Helena Alegre (right) cut the ceremonial ribbon to open the one-night exhibit entitled “Jewel of the Night” at the Consulate General Gallery on 23 October 2018. (Hong Kong PCG photo)

HONG KONG 30 October 2018 – The exquisite creations of jewelry designer Helena Alegre was showcased at the one-night exhibit entitled “Jewel of the Night” at the Philippine Consulate General in Hong Kong Gallery on 23 October 2018

The exhibit showcased Ms. Alegre’s works, particularly her traditional filigree designs.

Two days earlier, the Filipina jeweler conducted a free workshop entitled “Jewel Power,” which featured beading, wire looping & wrapping and all the basic jewelry constructions using various fundamental techniques.

It was attended by the Filipino Community organizations Balikatan sa Kaunlaran and United Migrants Entrepreneurship and Livelihood Association HK.

The workshop and exhibit are part of the Consulate General’s programs and advocacies in its continued efforts to provide alternative avenues of development for Filipinos in Hong Kong, not only for artistic expression but also to unlock artistic potentials and broaden their knowledge and skills. The activities were held in cooperation with Pintura Circle, a group of Hong Kong-based Filipino artists.

The project, overseen by the Consulate General’s Cultural Section, was held under the auspices of Post’s Gender and Development Program, to implement the Magna Carta for Women especially in difficult circumstances. It also aims to provide women Filipino Community members with capacity building initiatives to hone their artistic skills while employed in Hong Kong. END

Consul General Antonio A. Morales delivers his welcome remarks at the “Jewel of the Night” exhibit at the Consulate General Gallery in Hong Kong on 23 October 2018. Also in the photo are (from left to right) Vice Consul Robert D. Quintin, Ms. Helena Alegre and Ms. Stella Schapiro of Pintura Circle. (Hong Kong PCG photo)

Guests view the jewelries in traditional filigree design by Filipina artist Helena Alegre during the “Jewel of the Night” exhibit at the Consulate General Gallery in Hong Kong on 23 October 2018. (Hong Kong PCG photos)

Scenes during the free workshop session for women overseas Filipino workers conducted by Filipina jewelry artist Helen Alegre at the Consulate General Gallery in Hong Kong on 21 October 2018. The workshop, which was participated in by Filipino Community organizations Balikatan sa Kaunlaran and United Migrants Entrepreneurship and Livelihood Association HK, featured beading, wire looping and wrapping and all the basic jewelry constructions using various fundamental techniques. (Hong Kong PCG photos)

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