8 Reasons to Visit Intramuros this Design Week Philippines

Design Week Philippines is coming back to Intramuros this October to celebrate more artistry and design, foster creative connections, and encourage collaboration.

The Design Center of the Philippines, an attached agency of the Department of Trade and Industry, re-energizes Plaza Roma, Intramuros’ central town square back then, to become the central creative hub for Design Week Philippines in the upcoming October 2016 edition. Design competitions, mural painting, sketch walks, design trails for kids, arts and crafts workshops will invigorate Plaza Roma’s four quadrants with modern creative energy.

Here’s a list of what to expect, must see’s and must do’s in the nine-day celebration of arts, creativity, and culture!

MUST SEES

Fancy Up My Kalesa

Watch college students from universities inside and outside the Walled City of Intramuros dress up the kalesas, the mode of transport of the rich and noble in 18th century Philippines.

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EZ Commute

Check out concept sketches for train accessories developed by student-professor tandems to make daily commuting experience in Metro Manila more convenient.

Make Your Mark

Feast your eyes on creative murals made by high school students, bearing their interpretation of the theme, “Ideas Connect.”

MUST DOS

Turn handmade paper into ornaments.

Ever wondered what else you can do with paper? Create intricately-designed filigrees, using handmade paper made of abaca, corn husks, and water hyacinth. Under the guidance of Design Center’s team of researchers, learn about the craft of paper filigree making.

Photo credit: manilafame.com

Ride a bike.

Sign up for a free biking 101 workshop offered by Bambike during Design Week! You have the whole stretch of General Luna Street to practice riding on bamboo bikes. Or if you fear you might fall off the adult bike, you can go for the kiddie trail at the Plaza Roma.

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Capture photos.

Instagram #fromiwherestand -worthy photos to showcase the beauty of Philippine ethnic patterns in the street painting area to the online world. Or Snap with a new buddy you met and what scribbles you did at the calligraphy workshop. Who knows, that photo might just win cash in the Shutterbug competition!

Create your own souvenir.

Make your Creative Environment experience more memorable by silkscreening your own shirt as a souvenir for the event.

Photo credit: Picatic.com

Go on a food trip.

Forget about your diet. It’s cheat day for the nine-day Design Week Philippines celebration. Food trucks and concessionaires are lined up to offer you gastronomic delights perfect for the foodie in you.

Mark 15-23 October 2016 on your calendars because Creative Environment Intramuros is going to be awesome (lit!)