With it, they learned to appreciate the beauty of the country famous for its world heritage destinations that captured the hearts of many tourists.
Ambassador to Bahrain Alfonso Ver (third from left) and Sheikh Hassan Bin Rashid al Khalifa (second from right) lead the ribbon-cutting ceremony at the opening of the MaArt’e Visual Art Exhibit by Filipino artists in Bahrain.
In Filipinos’ native tongue, maarte means an individual’s way of showing his or her artistic, imaginative and real side.
But recently in Manama, Bahrain, the word was translated into a spectacle that aimed to showcase the Filipinos’ knack for various forms of art.
MaArt’e, organized and arranged by the Philippine Embassy in Bahrain, paraded 80 artworks that were given hues by 34 Bahrain-based Filipino artists.
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The exhibit featured the Filipino flair in an array of artistic pursuits such as painting, sculpting and photography.
Furthermore, these artists rooted their inspirations from their distance from their real home.
Eugenio (third from left) hands a plaque of appreciation to Al Khalifa (second from right) for his invaluable support for this year’s edition of the visual art exhibit.
With it, they learned to appreciate the beauty of the country famous for its world heritage destinations that captured the hearts of many tourists.
MaArt’e was backed by Sheikh Hassan Bin Rashid al Khalifa.
For many Bahrainis, Sheikh Rashid is considered a champion with his vast contributions to the country’s rich history of arts.
The 67-year-old painter was the first president and the incumbent honorary president of the Bahrain Arts Society.
Ambassador Ver (right) receives a plaque of appreciation from the Filipino Creatives Bahrain handed by FCB President Fr. Peter Ronald Eugenio.
Philippine Ambassador to Bahrain Alfonso Ver, meanwhile, applauded the exhibit that, for him, shall contribute to the Bahraini community and the relationship between the two nations.
Through their art, they relate their everyday life as members of the Bahraini society and through the artistic expressions, Bahrain has become even more beautiful than ever.