LIZ TAYLOR TO GRACE CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION
Manila, Dec. 20, 1997 - Hollywood actresses Elizabeth Taylor and Debbie Reynolds are coming in January to lead international celebrities and world leaders attending the Philippine Independence Centennial celebration.
Taylor and Reynolds will be joined by the Duchess of Russia in opening the international flower festival Florikultura '98 at the Christmas (Paskuhan) Village in San Fernando, Pampanga on January 11.
Tourism Secretary Mina Gabor said 40 countries are participating in the festival, which is held in a different country every year. Besides cut flowers, the festival will exhibit "permanent gardens" from 22 countries.
The festival will coincide with the opening of the 3-room, 3-star Days Hotel where the stars and other visiting guests will be billeted.
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