UST opens exhibit of never-before-seen photos

Posted at 01/19/2012 7:38 PM | Updated as of 01/20/2012 10:04 AM

MANILA, Philippines -- An exhibit of never-before-seen pictures of the 400-year-old University of Santo Tomas (UST) taken by student-photographer Paul Quiambao opens at the Manila university on Friday.

The exhibit, entitled “400 Shots to Immortality,” is part of UST’s activities for its neo-centennial celebration, which succeeds the school’s year-long quadricentennial festivities held last year.

Visitors of the exhibit can also buy limited copies of some of the featured photographs. Part of the proceeds will be donated to the victims of tropical storm Sendong as well as to UST-supported Ayta communities in Tarlac.

The exhibit will run until February 10 at the UST Museum of Arts and Sciences Gallery and the lobby of the UST Main Building, which was declared a National Landmark by the National Museum.

Aside from the photo exhibit, UST’s Neo-Centennial celebrations include the blessing of the grounds of the new hospital building on January 23. The University Fair opens on January 24, which is also the start of the Feria de la Tapa at the Quadricentennial Square, and the launch the "400 Books" at the Benavides Library.

The celebrations will be capped by "40,000 Voices" at the Open Field on January 27 and a grand variety show at the UST Grandstand.


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