Anna Cerezo

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MANILA — LIKHA 4 has opened its doors to the public and invites goers not only to purchase locally made products in support of Filipino artisans, but also to discover their powerful stories, challenges, and triumphs of the stewards who are keeping traditions alive—while reimagining them for the modern world.Spearheaded by the Office of the First Lady Liza A. Marcos, LIKHA 4 stands as a key highlight of this year’s Independence Day celebration. The much-anticipated cultural event is a collaboration between master craftsmen, emerging artisans, and local designers.“This family from Sarangani, i was talking to them they walked 8 hours to be here. It is their first time to come to Manila i want to say thank you for being here with us,” she said in her speech during the opening of LIKHA 4 at Foro de Intramuros in Manila City, Thursday.LIKHA 4 seeks to fosters a space for creative exchange—where heritage skills are not only preserved, but also transformed to resonate with today’s generation.This year’s installment proudly features 30 new artisans, showcased alongside LIKHA graduates and other visionary creatives.“For LIKHA 4, these are artisans who covered a lot of distance. If you look at the participants from Mindanao, some travelled hours by boat, 12 hours from their place in the mountains down to the highways. They covered so much distance ti show everybody what they can do. There are people who have been out if mainstream society, we have rebel returnees,” NCCA secretariat officer Eric B. Zerrudo said in an interview.The three-day event is more than just a marketplace—it is an immersive experience. Visitors can witness artisans at work, engage in conversations, and deepen their understanding of the cultural significance behind each piece.“When people come, they should not just converse. But they should touch and shake hands with these people. You can just imagine the age and their effort of working with their hands,” Zerrudo said in an explained.LIKHA 4 Is open to the public from June 6 to 8.<div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/lifestyle/2025/6/4/likha-4-seeks-to-showcase-ph-heritage-culture-through-filipino-artisans-0052">LIKHA 4 seeks to showcase PH heritage, culture through Filipino artisans</a></div>

LIKHA 4 has opened its doors to the public and invites goers not only to purchase locally made products in support of Filipino artisans, but also to discover their stories, challenges, and triumphs of the stewards who are keeping traditions alive—while reimagining them for the modern world.

LIKHA 4 has opened its doors to the public and invites goers not only to purchase locally made products in support of Filipino artisans, but also to discover their stories, challenges, and triumphs of the stewards who are keeping traditions alive—while reimagining them for the modern world.

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LIKHA 4 opens to the public in support of Filipino artisans

Anna Cerezo,

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Published Jun 05, 2025 11:29 PM PHT

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