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U.S. Ambassador Kenney Visits Art Galleries and Museums in Metro Manila

Ambassador views an impressionist painting by Filipino painter Juan Luna during a visit at the Ayala Museum on January 30 to further familiarize herself with arts, culture and history of the Philippines. The Ambassador also visited the National Museum on February 1.
Ambassador Kristie Kenney, Ayala Museum Director Agnes Lacson (middle) and Ayala Museum Chief Curator Petty Benitez-Johannot (right) view the diorama on Philippine history. The Ambassador visited two museums in Metro Manila recently to further familiarize herself with the culture, arts, and history of the Philippines.
National Museum Director Corazon Alvina (middle, front) shows Cultural Affairs Officer Martha Buckley (left), Ambassador Kenney (middle), Acting chief Curator of the U.S. Embassy Polly Emerick (behind the Ambassador), the museum’s newly opened exhibit on Philippine culture. With them is the museum’s Chief Archeologist Wilfredo Ronquillo (extreme right).
Cecilia Salcedo, National Museum Wilfred Ronquillo (middle) explains to Ambassador Kenney (right) and Polly Emerick (second, right) a scaled simulation of a volcanic eruption. The Ambassador visited the National Museum and the Ayala Museum recently to further familiarize herself with the culture, arts, and history of the Philippines.

Last Update :: 02/11/2008

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