How shopping bags became the only outward sign of wealth in China’s locked-down city
If shopping sprees in luxury boutiques may not be the top priority right now, some fashionistas have found a way to show off their status.
Its 2021, and yes, we still believe in these Filipino superstitions
October is the time for any and all things spooky and occult. It also gives us a chance to celebrate Filipino mythology, either by dressing up as its creatures or deities for Halloween and/or by learning more about the fascinating, magical, and (sometimes) scary stories. A part of our Filipino mythology and culture are the […]
Cancel culture is a virus
The following #POPCreators entry was submitted by Pia Maureen Ariate, an aspiring writer and self-proclaimed feminist-in-progress who struggles with imposter syndrome. Submissions under POP! Creator Community appears “as is,” without any editorial intervention. Here’s her piece titled, “Cancel culture is a virus”: We live in a time of clickbait, deep-fakes, propaganda, sensationalism, and fake news that […]
Which subculture do you belong to?
To be part of social media subculture is often about who you are, where you belong, and what or who you stand for. Small groups within the social media platforms that emerge are known as a subculture. These communities are formed based on their interests and who they support. To clarify, they are not marketed as […]
The handcrafted contribution of Lumanog Guitars to Pinoy culture
Filipinos have a special love affair with stringed instruments. In fact, parents enroll their kids to music classes during weekends or summertime. The affair usually begins with a ukulele, advances to the bandurria (perhaps because they have a school Rondalla club?), and finally graduates to, yes, guitars. During the 80s, when folk houses were still […]
Can the art world reduce its carbon footprint?
Art and culture professionals are asking themselves tough questions as climate change becomes a major theme for many artists.
Redefine borders and explore your limits in ‘D’ERIVE’
D’ERIVE (French: [de.ʁiv]), “drift”) – a spontaneous and unplanned journey where the traveler is guided by the landscape and architecture. UAPGA Rizal East Chapter (REACH) will set new perspectives and achieve endless opportunties with “D’ERIVE: Travel + Architecture + Culture. Moving Beyond Borders and Boundaries.” This event will hold a series of seminars graced by […]
5 reasons why you should go to this Print and Zine Fair that asks you to stay away from keyboard this Oct 27
This Sunday, October 27, Kwago in collaboration with WSK Festival of the Recently Possible is finally organizing their first-ever print and zine fair. Known for their annual Komura; book and zine fair with Warehouse Eight, Kwago has been working on several independent projects that deal with literature, tech, and music. However, this is the first […]
What the Folktales: Philippine mythical creatures you need to know
Like other ancient cultures, the Philippines has a long and rich oral literature even before Spanish navigators set foot on its shores. Variations of these phantasmagorical stories appear in different regions throughout the archipelago. Old legends were passed down through generations by word of mouth, like the Hudhud chants sung by Ifugao tribal poets during […]
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