Raising the Philippines' profile
in the United States



In celebration of 
Filipino-American History Month 

The US-Philippines Society 

with support of the Philippine Embassy 

 invites you to a lecture on 



The discovery of priceless gold pieces in Butuan, Northern Mindanao shows that pre-Hispanic Philippines had flourishing cultural connections and maritime trade in Southeast Asia during an early Asian economic boom. 

Unearthed in the 1960's and the 1980's, the gold pieces' exquisite designs demonstrate very sophisticated metalworking techniques from the tenth through the thirteenth century.

" These treasures reveal the existence of thriving, diverse, and immensely creative societies during the pre-colonial era. For Filipinos, the knowledge that some of these prominent polities were located in the Philippines gives us a greater reason to be proud of our ancestors and heritage," said Ambassador Jose L. Cuisia, Jr. after viewing the exhibit at a Gala Benefit Dinner held at Asia Society in New York on September 10th.

The groundbreaking exhibit is curated by Florina H. Capistrano-Baker, Ayala Museum's Consulting Curator, and Adriana Proser, Senior Curator for Asia Society. 

Join us as Dr. Capistrano-Baker  tells the story of the Philippines the world has not known and shows pictures of the gold pieces.

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 14, 2015
6:00-8:00pm

Romulo Hall, Philippine Embassy | 1600 Massachusetts Ave., NW 
Washington DC, 20036


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Florina H. Capistrano-Baker received the Ph.D., M.Phil. and M.A. from the Department of Art History and Archaeology, Columbia University. She was director of the Ayala Museum for 7 years from 2000-2006.

Capistrano-Baker shepherded the museum to its new building in 2004, and played a key role in the transfer of the gold collection in 2006. She curated the permanent exhibition Gold of Ancestors at the Ayala Museum in 2008, and wrote the catalogue Philippine Ancestral Gold in 2011. She is the co-curator of the current exhibition Philippine Gold: Treasures of Forgotten Kingdoms at the Asia Society Museum, New York City, and author of the exhibition catalogue of the same title (2015). 

Capistrano-Baker is the recipient of numerous awards including fellowships from Columbia University, the Metropolitan Museum of Art, Asian Cultural Council, Ford Foundation, American Association of University Women, and the Getty Research Institute.


~Seats are limited~






Exquisite craftmanship





Rich



Rare 
treasures




Intricate design 



Be a part of the celebration!


You don't want to miss this rare opportunity to learn about the Philippines' rich cultural heritage. 

To know more about the exhibit, click on the link below:

Philippine Gold, A Season of Events in NY 


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