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PAGE 4 • THE FIL-AM COURIER • APRIL 16-30, 2017

By KATHLEEN LEE

ABOUT OUR COVER

Our cover subject is Nellie Pongco
Liu, who is the President of the
Filipino Women's Club Foundation,
the sponsor of the Terno ball which
is celebrating its 43rd year.
The event will be held on April 15,
2017 at the Ala Moana Hotel
Hibiscus ballroom.

Photo Credit: Ace Portrait

Cover Concept by Noah Felipe of
Orig Media. Mahalo to Jeff Orig of
Orig Media.

Both Jeff and Noah can be reached 2017 TERNO BALL RECALLS
at www.origmedia.com or at
(808)447-9559.
COUNTRY'S COLORFUL PAST

“Terno” – the Spanish Brought to life by the Women’s Christian
word for “matching” – refers Filipino Women’s Club of Association (YWCA).
to a version of formal attire for Hawaii Foundation (FWCH) in FWCH was established
women. February of 1974, the Terno for charitable purposes, as
Native to the Philippines, Ball celebrates its 43rd well as the self-improvement
it is a one-piece long gown anniversary this year, while of women. The idea for the
made famous by its butterfly FWCH commemorates their Terno Ball came out of a
sleeves detail. Varieties of 63rd anniversary. brainstorming session in
vibrant colors and designs of A brief background on the which FWCH members were
the dress have been featured Terno Ball and its organizers, focused on how to raise
in magazines and fashion the Filipino Women’s Club of money to support the club’s
shows worldwide. Hawaii Foundation: FWCH various philanthropic
In Hawaii, the Terno Ball was founded in 1954 by projects.
is an annual event held every former members of the Maria The Terno Ball was
Spring that celebrates the Clara Club who were also organized as a flagship
elegant garb and its rich affiliated with the Young fundraiser for the group, and
history. the Hawaii Heart Association