FILIPINO MAKERS’ MARKET ‘MERKADO KULTURA’ OPENS FOR A WEEKEND AT PH CONSULATE IN SF
Philippine Consul General in San Francisco Neil Ferrer leads the official opening of the three-day Merkado Kultura curated makers’ market at the Philippine Consulate General in San Francisco on 14 October 2022. Joining the Philippine Consul General in the ribbon-cutting ceremony were Trade Commissioner Celynne Layug of the Philippine Trade and Investment Center in Silicon Valley, France Malvar of Lu France Interiors, and Mel Nava of ShipIt and 1Export. (San Francisco PCG photos)
SAN FRANCISCO, USA – Curated Philippine makers’ market Merkado Kultura opened for a weekend at the Philippine Consulate General in San Francisco on 14 October 2022 through a ribbon-cutting ceremony led by Philippine Consul General in San Francisco Neil Ferrer.
Trade Commissioner Celynne Layug of the Philippine Trade and Investment Center in Silicon Valley, France Malvar of Lu France Interiors, and Mel Nava of ShipIt and 1Export, welcomed over 20 Filipino makers from the Philippines and the U.S.
Consul General Ferrer lauded the Filipino and Filipino American brands that are participating in the first-ever Merkado Kultura in San Francisco, showcasing handcrafted, artisanal, and sustainably made pieces from Filipino and FilAm small and medium enterprises.
“There is no better way to host Merkado Kultura than to celebrate our history and heritage, culture and traditions, artists and artisans this October, recognized across the U.S. as Filipino American History Month,” Consul General Ferrer said.
Consul General Ferrer thanked Lu France Interiors, ShipIt, 1Export, PTIC Silicon Valley, and all the participating vendors for putting up a unique Filipino shopping and cultural experience in San Francisco.
Philippine Brands: Angkan, Anthill, Malingkat Enterprises, Sewn Sandals, Style Ana, Saint C, and Boho Manila.
FilAm-owned Brands : Alvani & Co, Barbara Lee, Carie Jewelry, Kubo California House of Hara, Lacson Ravello, Lola Severina, Lu France Interiors, Malaya Botanicals, Pili & Blu, Oodalolly, Sarap Now, Filiflavors, Kapwa Baking, Ube Galore Breads & More, 1Export & Shipit.
Filipino visual artist and 2022 National Commission for Culture and the Arts grant recipient Taipan Lucero, also took part in the cultural fair to promote his CalligraFilipino, inspired by the Philippine indigenous script of baybayin. END
More than 20 brands from the Philippines and from Filipino Americans based in the San Francisco Bay Area and other parts of the U.S. were featured at #MerkadoKultura.
More than 20 brands from the Philippines and from Filipino Americans based in the San Francisco Bay Area and other parts of the U.S. were featured at #MerkadoKultura.