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Manila Fair Showcase Contemporary Moro Fashion and Veiled Women |
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Written by Ms. Ara Belleng
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Thursday, 11 October 2007 |
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PRESS RELEASE “This Ramadhan Fair is important to us all, both Muslims as well as non-Muslims because it allows people to interact with each other and have an opportunity to discover one another” says Ara Belleng, Secretary of the Young Moro Professionals Network. As a Moro, I feel proud that our culture and identity is known throughout the world. I think that we all need to come together and show that there are positive things going on such as this one.
On its second year, the members of the Young Moro Professionals Network shall hold the International Ramadhan Fair on 12-13 October 2007 at the Clamshell 2, Intramuros, Manila. “This is to put significance to the Eidl Fitr or Feast of Celebration for Muslims at the end of the holy month of Ramadhan which was made National Holiday by President Arroyo”.
This year’s Ramadhan Fair highlights Moro and contemporary Moro fashion including veiled women who walk the roads everyday. “We want to show them that we are world-class” says Bong Radzak, the Fashion Show Manager. “The most exciting part is that not all of them are professional models, but they were able to acquire the bearing of truly noble people”. Moro Fashionistas and personalities graciously agreed to walk for this cause.
“Few people understand what the holiday is all about. More so, few people understand why Moro Muslims dress like such. So, it’s an opportunity for the non-Muslims to share in the event and discover for themselves the beauty of Moro culture and the wisdom of Ramadhan, said Ms. Belleng.
For more information, please call 932-6955 or log on to www.ramadhanfair.bangsamoro.com.
For verification, please contact Ms. Ara Belleng at 932-6955 |
"There are certain developments that respond to increasing globalization in general and the post-September 11 war on terrorism in particular. An organization that spans both Mindanao and Manila is the Young Moro Professionals. Well-educated -- often doctors, lawyers, journalists, or others with advanced degrees -- this younger generation is qualified to compete in a globalized economy but also feels compelled to speak out on issues concerning Muslims in the Philippines."