Philippine Ambassador to the Kingdom of Thailand Mary Jo A. Bernardo-Aragon joined other diplomats and foreign embassy representatives in the yearly celebrated Celebration of Silk: Thai Silk Road to the World 2018, which was held on 1 December 2018 at the Centara Grand and Bangkok Convention Center, CentralWorld, to commemorate the efforts and contributions of Her Majesty Queen Sirikit in the promotion and development of Thai silk industry, locally and world-wide.
The event was organized by the Tourist Assistance Foundation in collaboration with Royal Thai government agencies like the Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives, Ministry of Culture, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Interior and the Ministry of Tourism and Sports, Tourism Authority of Thailand and the Queen Sirikit’s Department of Sericulture, and the members of the Diplomatic Corps. This year’s event was considered as the largest and biggest promotion yet for the Celebration of Silk since its first event in 2009. The opening ceremony was presided over by Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha and Prof. Dr. Wissanu Krea-ngam, Deputy Prime Minister.
Also featured in the Grand Opening was Philippines very own 2015 Miss Universe Miss Pia Alonzo Wurztbach who modelled as well for Oliver Tolentino.
Following the Grand Opening, the organizers presented the First International Thai Silk Fashion Week on 2-4 December 2018, providing each international designer the opportunity to showcase his or her creations. Oliver Tolentino successfully showcased his 45 gowns with the special participation of Miss Universe Pia Wurztbach. About 400 spectators, composed of Filipinos, Thais and other foreigners, watched and appreciated the fashion show segment of Oliver Tolentino.
Thailand Prime Minister Hon. Prayut Chan-o-cha presides over and delivers his message at the Grand Opening of the 8th Celebration of Silk: Thai Silk Road to the World 2018, at the Centara Grand and Bangkok Convention Center, CentralWorld on December 1st 2018, organized by the Tourist Assistance Foundation in collaboration with the foreign embassies in Thailand.
Philippine Ambassador to the Kingdom of Thailand H.E. Mary Jo A. Bernardo-Aragon models graciously the Thai Silk gown created by Filipino International designer Oliver Tolentino. before the 2,500 audience at the Grand Opening of the 8th Celebration of Silk.
Renowned Filipino international designer Oliver Tolentino walks with Ambassador Mary Jo A. Bernardo-Aragon at the 8th Celebration of Silk.
A group picture of all diplomatic participants together with their respective designers in support of the 8th Celebration of Silk: Thai Silk Road to the World 2018, a project founded by Her Majesty Queen Sirikit.
L: 2015 Miss Universe Pia Alonzo Wurztbach models a Thai silk gown created by Oliver Tolentino during the Grand Opening of the 8th Celebration of Silk held at the Grand Centara on 01 December 2018.
R: H. E. Mary Jo A. Bernardo-Aragon hands a bouquet of flowers to Filipino international designer Oliver Tolentino and to Miss Universe 2015 Miss Pia Wurztbach, before a crowd of 400 Filipino, Thai and foreign spectators, in appreciation of their successful participation at the First International Thai Silk Fashion Week, which was organized by the Tourist Assistance Foundation.
