Celebrate and experience the colors of handwoven fabrics at Habi Fiesta!

Handwoven crafts from select regions showcased at Gateway Mall 1 this May 16 to 18

Our handwoven crafts carry the rich story of our culture. Every thread carries the collective memory of our people, shaped by our experience and heritage, passed on through generations to tell the tales of our race. Each piece reflects an identity, connecting the past with the present through colors, patterns, and techniques that showcase a particular legacy.

This May, traditional woven handicrafts will take centerstage at Habi Fiesta!, a three-day celebration of culture organized by the J. Amado Araneta Foundation (JAAF) through the Gateway Gallery. Happening from May 16 to 18 at the Gateway Mall 1 Activity Area, the event highlights indigenous weaving practices and the communities that preserve them.

”Habi Fiesta! is our way of preserving and highlighting the rich and diverse weaving practice all over our archipelago,” Diane Romero, Executive Director of the J. Amado Araneta Foundation. “Through this event, we’re bringing the beauty and cultural importance of these products closer to patrons here at the heart of the metro.”

Now in its second year, Habi Fiesta! returns with a broader selection of weavers and a renewed commitment to honoring Philippine textile heritage. The event gathers weavers, designers, and artisans from select parts of the country.

This year’s roster includes Abel Kan Burda Ta Ka Itnegan (Abra), Namarabar Ethnic Products (Abra), Pinangga Ethnic Hand Embroidery (NCR), Rhea Yang’s Art Shop and Project Payatas PH (from Quezon City), La Herminia Piña Weaving (from Iloilo), Laga Weaving Creations (from Kalinga Province), Abella’s House of Crafts (from Ifugao); Angie’s Yakan (from Zamboanga); Andrea Aswigue (from Isabela), Namarabar Ethic Crafts and Antiques (from Abra), and Malaybalay Choice Handicrafts (from Bukidnon).

Guests can also witness some weaving demonstrations courtesy of the participating weavers. The demo will run all three days of the fair. This will give the guests a more intimate look into the dedication and skill that goes into the weaving process.

Habi Fiesta! aims to support Gateway Gallery’s arts and culture programs and serves as JAAF’s annual flagship initiative in celebration of National Heritage Month. The event also introduces convenient digital payment options, including GCash and Maya, making it easier for guests to support local artisans and bring home pieces that carry meaning and memory.

Habi Fiesta! is a colorful invitation to all to reconnect with their heritage by admiring, patronizing, and connecting with the weavers. It is an inspiring feast to support and wear our heritage. See you at Habi Fiesta! year 2!

For more information about the J. Amado Araneta Foundation, please visit https://jaaf.aranetacity.com/. You may also like and follow them on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/JAmadoAranetaFoundation/.

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