MANILA, Philippines - Members of the expat community and foreign clubs, civic leaders, corporate executives and lovers of all things Filipino recently did early holiday shopping at Kultura Filipino’s pre-Christmas bazaar in SM Makati.
SM Retail president Tessie Sy Coson and Kultura Filipino vice president Ivy Yap welcomed guests. Former Tourism Secretary Gemma Cruz Araneta, together with Soledad Arias, wife of Spanish Ambassador Luis Arias, were there, as well as RC Development Corporation president Carmen Yulo and former DTI Undersecretary Carissa Cruz-Evangelista.
The bazaar showcased Kultura’s holiday collection including décor like Santa Clauses, nativity sets, topiaries, tree décor scarves, luxe pearls, embellished bags, native wine, cigars, corporate gifts like embellished pens, and ethnic-inspired desktop accessories.
Shoppers also gave gifts of hope through Kultura Filipino’s Crafts for a Cause collection — products from livelihood projects of various foundations that have adopted marginalized communities as their beneficiaries. These crafts put the heart into retailing and celebrate the joys of recycling with items like parols made from foil packs, ornaments from soda cans, and wreaths woven from vines.
Discover uniquely Filipino holiday finds at Kultura Filipino stores located at SM Makati, SM Megamall, The Block at SM City North-EDSA, the SM Mall of Asia, SM City Cebu, and at selected SM Department Stores. Also visit our website at www.kulturafilipino.com.