Baguio Features IBAGIW 2020: Tribute to Artisans and Crafters at Anido Closing Ceremony The Ibagiw 2020 Creative City Festival gave a fitting tribute to the creative lifeblood of Baguio City at the Anido Closing Ceremony last November 30, Monday. Taking the center stage during the event were the artisans and crafters who participated in the various Crafts Competitions of the Festival. The festival launched three competitions: the Crafts Competition, the Woodcarving Competition, and … Read More
Baguio Features Science Trending Unlocking the Potential of Native Plants of the Cordillera In the midst of the Ibagiw 2020 Creative City Festival, a scientific research project led by the UP Baguio Native Plants Committee finds itself in this unconventional and interesting mix of art and science. Botanists participating in the project shared their photos of native plants of the Cordillera through a photo exhibit from Nov. 2o -30. They also initiated a … Read More
Baguio Features Books IBAGIW 2020: UP Baguio Launches Children’s Storybooks on Weaving On November 20, the University of the Philippines Baguio launched five (5) Children’s Storybooks on Weaving and “Agabel Tayo,” a Learning Tool Kit on Cordillera Weaving. The virtual launch was live-streamed through the Museo Kordilyera Facebook page. The launch is also among the events that UP Baguio spearheaded to be part of the Ibagiw 2020 Creative City Festival, where it … Read More
Baguio Features IBAGIW 2020: Art in Sunshine Park Opens November 20 The Ibagiw 2020 Creative City Festival brings more exciting activities on its third week. On November 20, Art in Sunshine Park opened with not one, but two exhibits, accompanied by live music, on-the-spot painting, and cultural performances. Art in Sunshine Park is sponsored by Department of Tourism – Cordillera Administrative Region, in partnership with the Baguio Arts and Crafts Collective, … Read More
Baguio Features Culture Events Mandeko Kito Artisanal Market: Where Culture Merges With Innovation 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 … Read More
Baguio Features Ibagiw 2020 Creative City Festival Officially Opens November 6 The Ibagiw 2020 Creative City Festival officially opened today, with a festival Opening Program held at the newly-renovated Baguio Convention Center. Ibagiw 2020 is being presented by the Baguio City government, in partnership with the Council for Baguio Creative City, the Baguio Arts and Crafts Collective, Inc. (BACCI), and the University of the Philippines – Baguio. Mayor Benjamin Magalong welcomed … Read More
Baguio Features Baguio City Bounces Back With IBAGIW 2020: the 3rd Creative City Festival this November The Baguio City government, in partnership with the Council for Baguio Creative City (CBCC) and the Baguio Arts and Crafts Collective, Inc. (BACCI) will stage IBAGIW 2020: the 3rd Creative City Festival from November 6 to 30, 2020 in various venues in the Summer Capital. The festival hopes to revive and rekindle the love for the Baguio that its residents … Read More
