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This Artisanal Fair Celebrates Filipino Crafts In Honor Of Independence Day

With the help of the office of First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos, LIKHA hopes to showcase the talent and skills of Filipino craftsmen.

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<p>To celebrate the 125th anniversary of Philippine Independence, the office of the <strong>First Lady Marie Louise “Liza” Araneta-Marcos</strong> organized an artisanal fair and exhibit to showcase Filipino craftsmanship. </p><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:950px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/b98d131e-e9ad-4c90-bd32-75524f1e7196_b-likha-2-artisanal-fair.png" style="width:950px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" alt=""/><span class="fr-inner" style="text-align:left">Photo from pbbm.com.ph</span></span></span></div><p>Following the success of <strong>LIKHA</strong> in February this year, the second installment of this event features a wider array of traditional crafts including hand-weaved fabrics, jewelry, embroidery, basket making, stone carving, shell crafting, and pottery from all over the country. </p><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:950px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/37630070-339e-4934-995d-928f41489883_b-likha-2-artisanal-fair (3).png" style="width:950px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" alt=""/></span></span></div><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:950px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/a5327020-3130-4bda-b15a-757fd572d3a9_b-likha-2-artisanal-fair (4).png" style="width:950px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" alt=""/></span></span></div><p>The convention series hopes to bridge artists and their precious crafts with designers, traders, manufacturers, tourists, and the public. Beyond celebrating artistry, LIKHA aims to provide an avenue for communication, innovation, and co-creation. </p><div><br/></div><p>“This project is in keeping with the words of my husband, President Ferdinand Romualdez Marcos, during the State of the Nation last year when he said, ‘The creativity of the Filipino is world class,’ and that we excel in arts and culture, and everything Filipino,” says the First Lady.</p><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:950px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/f6f35ce5-9e5b-41ad-9e43-698d5a582d95_b-likha-2-artisanal-fair (1).png" style="width:950px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" alt=""/><span class="fr-inner" style="text-align:left">Photo from pbbm.com.ph</span></span></span></div><p>        LIKHA 2 is ongoing at the SMX Aura Convention Center until June 13, from 10am to 7pm. The artisanal fair and exhibit is open to the public.</p><div>    </div><div><strong>Related Story: </strong><a href="/fashion/get-the-look/where-to-rent-designer-dresses-in-manila/35640" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Where To Rent Designer Dresses For Any Occasion </a></div><div><strong>Related Story: </strong><a href="/fashion/get-the-look/ready-to-wear-terno-tops-and-dresses/35718" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Where To Get The Best RTW Terno Tops And Dresses Right Now</a></div><div><strong>Related Story: </strong><a href="/fashion/inspiration/how-to-holiday-like-a-stylish-filipina-celebrity/35596" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">How To Holiday Like A Celeb: The Fashion, The Places, And The Tips From Your Fave Stars</a></div>