In its bid to impart a deeper understanding of true Filipino craftsmanship and artisanship, the latest edition of Manila FAME, which was held last 14-17 March 2013 at the SMX Convention Center, Metro Manila, Philippines, puts focus on the grassroots level of export industry as it reintroduces the One Town One Product (OTOP) Marketplace, a special participation of local Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) from selected regions in the Philippines.
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The Philippines is the land of the happiest people in the world that almost everyday of every month is a celebration of different festivals that reflects each region's vibrant culture and heritage. The Philippines is rich with colorful festivals held all over the country all year round, the reason why it became a hub to many tourists and visitors. Every April, some of the most awaited festivals are the Aliwan Fiesta, Bangus Festival, Moriones Festival and also the celebration of Araw ng Kagitingan.
The National Commission for Culture and the Arts-National Committee on Dance (NCCA-NCD), headed by Shirley Halili-Cruz, spearheads the implementation of Dance Xchange: The Philippine International Dance Workshop and Festival, from April 11 to 14, 2013. It will bring together the best dance companies and dance experts, both local and international, for a grand celebration of dance that includes activities such as artists’ forum, dance workshops to be conducted by dance directors/dancers from participating countries, masters classes, cultural tours, festival of dance performances and concerts at the Puerto Princesa City Coliseum.
333 years under Spanish rule, 50 years of American influence, 8 more years under the Japanese regime and 1 blog made the Philippine culture a unique and colorful one. With the complexity of our history and hundreds of years of exchanging culture, how are you going to utter this to other people? How are you going to let everyone experience our vibrant tiles. How are you going to tell them why it is more fun in the Philippines? There is only one way to do it, thought Sining Factory.
Dubbed as the "Mother of all Philippine Fiestas", Aliwan Festival is an annual event recognized to be the gatherings of different festivals in the Philippines that unites religion, culture, and tradition. The participants in this big festivity aim to promote their respective regions by presenting colorful traditional dances through the street dance and float parade competition. Aliwan is a Tagalog word for "entertainment" or "amusement" which is the main goal of the celebration.
Another reason to visit Tagaytay City is the museum that houses the biggest collection of puzzles that ranges from sizes, themes, motif and art forms - the main attraction of a bed and breakfast located at the hills of Tagaytay called The Puzzle Mansion. It has a lot more to offer than the beautiful scenery of the city. And I was destined to visit the mansion one weekend and fortunately met the owner and the title holder of the Guinness World Records' Largest Collection of Jigsaw Puzzles, Gina Gil-Lacuna.
61-year old Filipina Gina Gil Lacuna, has been awarded by the Guinness World Records as a person with the Largest Collection of Jigsaw Puzzles in any Size, Shape or Form on November 29, 2012. She beat the reigning Brazilian named Luiza Figueiredo with a collection of 500 puzzles. All of Lacuna's collections are housed at The Puzzle Mansion located at Cuadra Street, Barangay Asisan, Tagaytay and now a tourist attraction to many travelers who are visiting the city.
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