Uptown Bonifacio, Megaworld’s flagship mall in Fort Bonifacio, Taguig City, welcomed the Christmas season with a grand festivity dedicated to celebrate and shine the spotlight on the rich Filipino art of weaving and textile.
A Festive Filipino Christmas, launched in partnership with CulturAid, a non-profit organization leading the empowerment and cultural preservation of indigenous communities, highlights the rich tapestry of handcrafted creations of weavers and artisans from various communities from all over the Philippines.
The centerpiece of the joyous celebration is the 40-feet Christmas tree towering over the Uptown Mall Atrium and adorned with more than a thousand woven ensembles of ornaments and decorations made from locally-sourced materials and handcrafted by indigenous communities from Lanao Del Sur, Marawi, Aklan, Iloilo, Albay, and La Union.
The bows and highlights, meanwhile, were handcrafted by CulturAID’s artisans from sinamay and abaca twine from Bicol, while the ticog wet grass banig were shipped from their crafters in Mindoro, Aklan, Leyte, Negros Occidental, and Iloilo. Also adorning the mall are decorations and ornaments made by CulturAID’s partner communities from the provinces.
“This collaboration with CulturAID is a testament to our commitment to celebrate and preserve the rich cultural heritage of the Philippines. We believe that the holiday season is the perfect time to showcase the beauty of our traditions and to create meaningful connections with our community,” shared Megaworld Lifestyle Malls head Graham Coates.
Guests can show their support to the weaving communities supported by CulturAID by shopping for handwoven and handcrafted ornaments and products on display at the Threads That Unite Us booth at the Ground Floor of Uptown Mall, near the Concierge.
CulturAID is a non-profit organization that aims to document, safeguard, revitalize and promote the practice and relevance of Philippine cultural heritage through Philippine artisan craft, textile weaving production, immersive cultural travel and indigenous community preservation.
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