Tahum Pop Up Festival: 3 reasons why you should be there
The first and biggest curated all-Filipino pop up festival in Western Visayas will take place in Iloilo City on February 22-24, 2019 which is a weekend.
Dubbed as "Tahum, a Pop Up Festival", this event will showcase unique and fabulous local products ranging from food, fashion, jewelry, home, lifestyle, Assumption to Tahum finds at the Iloilo Business Park Showroom, Megaworld.
Here are three reasons why you should support Tahum, a Pop Up Festival.
1. Buy local, support a scholar
All the proceeds from Tahum will go to Assumption Iloilo Educational Foundation's "Gifts that give bACk campaign" which involves giving scholars the gift of Assumption education (full 6 years!), improving school facilities and faculty development.
2. Help keep alive the weaving industry of the indigenous people
With the theme "Love Local, Support a Scholar", the event is also a passion project that is all about wearing, eating, supporting, loving, and promoting local.
3. Access to popular and new local brands without having to travel to other places.
Here are just a few of the many exhibitors for Tahum Pop Up Festival.
Vibrant and a master of his craft, Ilonggo designer, Jor-el Espina works with local weavers to create beautiful and intricate pieces from bridal and Filipino formal and streetwear to Tagpi, Teespina and Bomberongs (bomber jacket inspired by traditional ‘barongs’). Original and packed with symbolism, Jor-el Espina’s handcrafted creations elevate local craftsmanship. Truly priceless, unique and brilliant!
Martina Bespoke is a social enterprise seeking to revive the lost art and craftsmanship of handmade Philippine jewelry. The 3rd and 4th generations from a family of jewelers drive the brand to give back by providing livelihood opportunities to local craftsmen and bringing cultural pride to keep the tradition of handcrafted Philippine jewelry alive.
Bacolod Chorizo by Ereñeta-Manaloto is a well-known family chorizo Negrense families grew up with even as early as the 1930’s. What makes it distinct is that it is smoked. It comes in two variants: recado bilog, which is garlic vinegar-based and the hamonado bilog, which is the sweet version. Up to this day, it is made the old-fashioned way, by hand, and using all natural ingredients, without preservatives or extenders.
Creative Definitions. The owners, Mike and Banj Claparols’ story of shared craft and values continue to provide world-class Negrense products in the local market, and now strive to innovate and open more opportunities for Negrense craftsmen with hopes to inspire weavers, encourage more farmers support feeding programs in Kabankalan and raise awareness among buyers to support locally made fabrics.
Zarah Juan products ignite joy and love not only because they are beautiful but also because these are proudly made by local artisans. Zarah Juan uses local and indigenous materials to help communities like weavers from Isabela, Ilocos Sur, Abra, Marawi. Cavite and Banaue to name a few. Zarah Juan believes that buying from your local artisans not only sparks joy in our hearts but also inspires local prosperity.
Obra Capiznon means the handiwork of creative social entrepreneurs who share the passion and advocacy and appreciation of indigenous resources in creating masterpieces. A project of the United Capizenos Foundation Inc., it aims to showcase the artistry and craftsmanship of Capiznons. Supporting local arts and crafts from Giacrafts, Pinearts, Kaakibat Ng Pag-asa Social Enterprise, and Write Type helps keep the aesthetic culture of Capiz alive!
Milvidas. In April of 2011, a livelihood group was formed with the ladies of Aya's Gawad Kalinga community in Multinational, Paranaque. They are now a steady group of 26 creating many different hand-crocheted items from local yarn in eye-catching and colorful combinations. Milvidas, meaning "a thousand lives", is a label that represents a dream of making a difference. The hope is to make possible Milvidas' mission: bridging lives, building dreams, bringing color and individual expression to everyday items, one stitch at a time.
Panaderia de Molo. Your favorite Banadas, Barquillos, Kinihad, Galletas, and Kinamonsil can only come from the prime makers of Ilonggo pastry treats! Panaderia de Molo is more than just a bakeshop. It’s a very historical one. It has been a famous institution in the bakeshop industry tracing its roots to Spanish colonial times.
Tickled Tripper aims to make an impact in the lives of the local communities in Negros by contributing to their livelihood, helping them achieve self-sufficiency, and allowing them to grow together with the brand. Owning a Tickled Tripper bag simply means you give just as much as you take with every adventure that you make. Tickled Tripper’s Knotty and Nice Collection is Handmade with love, Knot by Knot.
For the full list of exhibitors, click here: Tahum Pop Up Festival (PDF)
Also check out the awesome videos of the exhibitors on their Facebook page Tahum A Pop Up Festival.
Dubbed as "Tahum, a Pop Up Festival", this event will showcase unique and fabulous local products ranging from food, fashion, jewelry, home, lifestyle, Assumption to Tahum finds at the Iloilo Business Park Showroom, Megaworld.
Here are three reasons why you should support Tahum, a Pop Up Festival.
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| Zarah Juan |
1. Buy local, support a scholar
All the proceeds from Tahum will go to Assumption Iloilo Educational Foundation's "Gifts that give bACk campaign" which involves giving scholars the gift of Assumption education (full 6 years!), improving school facilities and faculty development.
2. Help keep alive the weaving industry of the indigenous people
With the theme "Love Local, Support a Scholar", the event is also a passion project that is all about wearing, eating, supporting, loving, and promoting local.
3. Access to popular and new local brands without having to travel to other places.
Here are just a few of the many exhibitors for Tahum Pop Up Festival.
 |
| Jor-el Espina |
Vibrant and a master of his craft, Ilonggo designer, Jor-el Espina works with local weavers to create beautiful and intricate pieces from bridal and Filipino formal and streetwear to Tagpi, Teespina and Bomberongs (bomber jacket inspired by traditional ‘barongs’). Original and packed with symbolism, Jor-el Espina’s handcrafted creations elevate local craftsmanship. Truly priceless, unique and brilliant!
 |
| Martina Bespoke |
Martina Bespoke is a social enterprise seeking to revive the lost art and craftsmanship of handmade Philippine jewelry. The 3rd and 4th generations from a family of jewelers drive the brand to give back by providing livelihood opportunities to local craftsmen and bringing cultural pride to keep the tradition of handcrafted Philippine jewelry alive.
 |
| Bacolod Chorizo by Ereñeta-Manaloto |
Bacolod Chorizo by Ereñeta-Manaloto is a well-known family chorizo Negrense families grew up with even as early as the 1930’s. What makes it distinct is that it is smoked. It comes in two variants: recado bilog, which is garlic vinegar-based and the hamonado bilog, which is the sweet version. Up to this day, it is made the old-fashioned way, by hand, and using all natural ingredients, without preservatives or extenders.
 |
| Creative Definitions |
Creative Definitions. The owners, Mike and Banj Claparols’ story of shared craft and values continue to provide world-class Negrense products in the local market, and now strive to innovate and open more opportunities for Negrense craftsmen with hopes to inspire weavers, encourage more farmers support feeding programs in Kabankalan and raise awareness among buyers to support locally made fabrics.
Zarah Juan products ignite joy and love not only because they are beautiful but also because these are proudly made by local artisans. Zarah Juan uses local and indigenous materials to help communities like weavers from Isabela, Ilocos Sur, Abra, Marawi. Cavite and Banaue to name a few. Zarah Juan believes that buying from your local artisans not only sparks joy in our hearts but also inspires local prosperity.
 |
| Obra Capiznon |
Obra Capiznon means the handiwork of creative social entrepreneurs who share the passion and advocacy and appreciation of indigenous resources in creating masterpieces. A project of the United Capizenos Foundation Inc., it aims to showcase the artistry and craftsmanship of Capiznons. Supporting local arts and crafts from Giacrafts, Pinearts, Kaakibat Ng Pag-asa Social Enterprise, and Write Type helps keep the aesthetic culture of Capiz alive!
 |
| Milvidas |
Milvidas. In April of 2011, a livelihood group was formed with the ladies of Aya's Gawad Kalinga community in Multinational, Paranaque. They are now a steady group of 26 creating many different hand-crocheted items from local yarn in eye-catching and colorful combinations. Milvidas, meaning "a thousand lives", is a label that represents a dream of making a difference. The hope is to make possible Milvidas' mission: bridging lives, building dreams, bringing color and individual expression to everyday items, one stitch at a time.
 |
| Panaderia de Molo |
Panaderia de Molo. Your favorite Banadas, Barquillos, Kinihad, Galletas, and Kinamonsil can only come from the prime makers of Ilonggo pastry treats! Panaderia de Molo is more than just a bakeshop. It’s a very historical one. It has been a famous institution in the bakeshop industry tracing its roots to Spanish colonial times.
 |
| Tickled Tripper |
Tickled Tripper aims to make an impact in the lives of the local communities in Negros by contributing to their livelihood, helping them achieve self-sufficiency, and allowing them to grow together with the brand. Owning a Tickled Tripper bag simply means you give just as much as you take with every adventure that you make. Tickled Tripper’s Knotty and Nice Collection is Handmade with love, Knot by Knot.
For the full list of exhibitors, click here: Tahum Pop Up Festival (PDF)
Also check out the awesome videos of the exhibitors on their Facebook page Tahum A Pop Up Festival.
