Filipino Recognized at the Paralym Art World Cup 2019 

Mr. Vico Cham (second row, third from right)) with his fellow finalists during the Paralym Art World Cup 2019. (Tokyo PE photo)

TOKYO 11 November 2019 — Filipino artist Vico Cham’s entry “Kadal Tahaw” was selected as one of the top 5 finalists and won the Sponsor’s award by the Persol Holdings, Co., Ltd. at the Paralym Art World Cup 2019 at the Azabu Regional City Office on 16 October 2019.

Mr. Cham is the first Filipino to win top awards at the Paralym Art World Cup.

With this year’s theme of “Dance”, Mr. Cham’s work, “Kadal Tahaw” depicted a bird dance performed by the T’boli tribe of South Cotabato to celebrate good harvest. The dance mimics the hopping and flying behavior of the Tahaw bird.

A total of 12 artworks from the Philippines were shortlisted out of 774 artworks from 40 countries around the world.

In the same event, the Philippine Embassy Award was presented to the painting entitled, “Harmony” which depicts a traditional Japanese dance under the cherry blossoms.

The Philippine Embassy in Tokyo co-sponsored the Paralym Art World Cup 2019. The cup was established to empower differently-abled individuals around the world and provide a platform to showcase their artistic talent. END

 Mr. Vico Cham’s winning artwork, “Kadal Tahaw”. (Tokyo PE photo)

   Mr. Cham (leftmost) with his mother, Mrs. Catherine Cham (rightmost), fellow finalist Mr. Hajime Tajiri (in wheel chair), and Consul Jan Kenneth Bolante (center). (Tokyo PE photo)

 “Harmony”, won the Philippine Embassy Award. (Tokyo PE photo)

For more information, visit https://www.tokyo.philembassy.net or https://www.tokyope.dfa.gov.ph, or https://www.facebook.com/PHLinJapan/.