A panorama of heritage: The homecoming of ‘Latina Manila’
The gracious and honorable First Lady presented contemporary ‘Pinoy’ art of entertaining at its finest.
‘Latina Manila’ in Azure finish view of Malacañang Palace from the Pasig River.
History whispered through the hallowed corridors of Kalayaan Hall as President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. and First Lady Louise Araneta-Marcos, hosted a homecoming that felt less like a dinner and more like a cultural reclamation. Malacañang carried a distinct sense of occasion, marking the arrival of “Latina Manila” — the exquisite panoramic wallpaper collaboration between the legendary de Gournay and the visionary Jonathan Matti. Under the soft glow of the hall’s chandeliers, the 19th-century Philippines was resurrected in hand-painted splendor, a 20-panel masterpiece that blurred the lines between interior design and fine art, stretching across the walls to mirror the timeless flow of the Pasig River just outside.
‘Latina Manila’ view of Goldenberg Mansion by the Pasig River with sailboat cruising the Pasig River.
Stunning tablescape and floral arrangement by Jonathan Rachman.
Photo credits by Jonathan Rachman design
Stunning tablescape and floral arrangement by Jonathan Rachman.
Photo credits by Jonathan Rachman design
Jonathan Rachman, Stephanie Spero, Mr. Claud Cecil Gurney
