Likha 4, an artisanal exhibit celebrating Filipino traditional crafts, will take place at the Foro de Intramuros along Anda Street in Intramuros from June 6 to 8, 2025. A highlight of this year’s Independence Day celebration, Likha 4 will bring together the country’s finest artisans, local designers, and heritage advocates. (Visual from the Presidential Communications Office)
Around 30 new artisans are set to participate in the fourth edition of Likha, a cultural initiative led by First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos that highlights Filipino creativity, craftsmanship, and heritage. The three-day event will take place at the Foro de Intramuros along Anda Street, Manila, from June 6 to 8, just ahead of the Independence Day celebration on June 12.
According to Likha’s official Facebook page, the exhibit will be open to the public for free from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily. Visitors are encouraged to engage with the creative process through live demonstrations and to support local artisans by purchasing handmade and heritage-inspired goods.
“Likha is more than just a showcase. It’s a movement to empower local artisans and preserve Filipino heritage,” the Presidential Communications Office said in a statement. “This initiative hopes to inspire appreciation for the ingenuity and resilience of Filipino creativity.”
Described as a living platform for storytelling, craftsmanship, and tradition, Likha serves as a hub where cultural knowledge is passed down through generations. The fourth edition calls on Filipinos to celebrate Independence Day by supporting local talent and honoring the country’s cultural legacy.
The exhibit will feature a wide array of crafts, including:
- Coconut midrib creations and handwoven baskets from Negros
- Intricately carved woodworks from Banaue, Ifugao
- Fine embroidery and quality fabrics from Aklan, Bicol, and Laguna
- Handcrafted guitars from Lapu-Lapu City, Cebu
- Traditional banig and nigo by an artisan from Davao Oriental
- Habul Tyahian, hand-embroidered satin textiles by Sulu artists
- Lakub, the Maranao tobacco container, rich in tradition
Also on display will be:
- Lingling-o brass pendants from Banaue, traditionally worn by the kadangyans (noble class)
- Banwa pens from Iloilo
- Tikog sleeping mats woven by the Madaha indigenous group
- Cadiwa nito hats and Sama tepo mats from Tawi-Tawi
- Hammered knives by blacksmiths from Ilocos Norte
Other artisanal products include Yakan woven goods, Binaludan malongs, Damili pottery, Lubena lanterns, Binakul and Tritik textiles, Karatay baskets, and Meranaw brasswork.
Likha 4 promises a vibrant celebration of Filipino identity through the lens of traditional and contemporary craftsmanship — a fitting tribute to the nation’s independence and enduring cultural spirit.
