In celebration of the 2021 Ibagiw Creative City Festival, the Department of Tourism – Cordillera Administrative Region conceptualized and organized the Cordillera Weaves Exhibit and Talk Show, and the Weavers Bazaar from November 27 to December 1, 2021. The event was supported by the Tourism Promotions Board of the Philippines. The Significance of Weaving in the Cordilleras Weaving is one …

The “art in the park” concept basically promotes bringing art in public spaces, where it can be appreciated by the general public. It helps generate awareness on the healing power of art, on how looking at and admiring a beautiful work of art can help calm the senses. Coupled with a beautiful outdoor space, art appreciation becomes an elevated experience.  …

Baguio’s premier artisans market, Mandëko Kito, returns this November 19 for its 4th run. As part of this year’s Ibagiw 2021 Creative City Festival, the market will operate from Friday to Monday, starting on November 19 until December 13, 2021. A total of 58 artisans, crafters, and food entrepreneurs will be participating this time at Berkeley School Baguio. Compared to …

Thanks to TikTok, people can discover music, revisit the good old days, and connect with others during these times. People can also learn on TikTok, thanks to educational content creators who break down tricky concepts into viewer-friendly and engaging content.  From scrapping medical myths to providing videography and photo editing tips, you can learn on TikTok with these seven educational …

Baguio City will hold the fourth run of the Ibagiw Creative City Festival this whole month of November, with the theme “Create. Integrate. Elevate.” This is the second year in a row that the festival is being celebrated amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. This year, the festival continues to showcase and give homage to local artists, artisans, and crafters who are …

“Food is the expression of the deep relation of the Cordillera people with the land, being rooted in the land which is the source of our food and of our life. What is most important is for us to document these simple recipes, cook the food using natural ingredients, and transmit this knowledge of our indigenous food culture to the …

Article Contribution by Carl Taawan. As a melting pot of many cultures with combined highland and lowland traits that was influenced by western civilization, Baguio has established its own sub-culture that is very unique and distinctive, be it in language, music, and practices Being the first city to be developed in the old Mountain Province otherwise known as Montañosa, Baguio …

Ibagiw: The Baguio Creative City Festival 2019 wants to showcase the city’s vibrant and diverse cultural and artistic skyline. The festival’s main event will be a series of competitions called Made in Baguio, which features four categories: woodcarving, textile weaving, basketry, and metalcraft. These are the four types of crafts and folk art that Baguio is recognized for. Made in …

Amid the festive glow of the people and invited guests, this year’s celebration of the Mid-Autumn Festival (Chinese Moon Festival) proved to be a grand one—literally. Members of the Baguio Filipino-Cantonese Association as well as invited guests flocked to the Hotel Supreme Opal Hall September 21 to celebrate one of the major festivals of the Chinese folk every year. It …

On June 19, 1861, the Philippines’ National Hero was born. His name is José Protacio Rizal Mercado y Alonso Realonda or Jose Rizal, an ophthalmologist, journalist, novelist, and revolutionist. Rizal is best known for fighting against the Spaniards through literature. This is very evident through what we know as  El Filibusterismo and Noli Me Tangerewhich ignited the Filipinos love for …