We’re delighted to share the sixteenth issue of the Helix Events Newsletter. Our goal is to share a diverse collection of events each week from a wide spectrum of communities and cultures across the Philippines. We aim to support event organizers and provide the community with an amazing way to discover great events.

Included each week:

• Main Stage feature of a particularly awesome upcoming event

• Highlights of interesting events each week

• Events Powered by HelixPay to show our ticketing services in action

• Spotlight features a leading personality of the events community

• Big Brain Moment Trivia and data about Filipino events & culture

Let us know what you think on our Facebook Page: Helix Events. We want this to be a collaboration with the events community. You can also see a full list of events in the Philippines at helixevents.asia.

Let’s get started!

Get ready for food-related events like the Manila Food & Wine Festival, American Diner and French Food Expo, art for a cause engagements like Paws & Play charity show for stray animals and Bohol Art Expo in support of Boholano artists and of course, a one-of-a-kind tribute act concert by Javier Parisi’s rendition of John Lennon!

MAIN STAGE

MANILA FOOD & WINE FESTIVAL
The festival seeks to establish Manila/The Philippines as the newest Culinary Capital in Asia to increase food tourism in the country. Through this event, there is the goal to showcase the best of the Philippines’ food and beverage industry, hotels and restaurants, chefs and restaurateurs, and our national and regional food culture. This is an opportunity to fuel the fire of innovation to elevate our Filipino food culture.

HIGHLIGHTS

1. Imagine: The Beatles Legacy by Javier Parisi
Javier Parisi, the world’s greatest John Lennon tribute act, is set to grace the Philippine concert stage with his astounding talent and presence!

Globally renowned and endorsed by John Lennon’s family and inner circle, Parisi will be headlining a show for the retro and newly schooled fans of The Beatles’ founding member and the legacy that he has left in the music industry.

Catch Javier Parisi as he takes a trip down memory lane and relives the enduring classics that were innovative and magical on every level.

2. Bohol Art Expo
Prominent visual artists such as Hermogena “Nene” B. Lungay†, contemporary artists Leo Abaya†, Sam Penaso, Henry Cainglet, not to mention our very own Boholano National Artist and the Father of Modern Philippine Sculpture, Napoleon V. Abueva† serve as testaments of the Boholanos’ “kahanas” (adeptness and creativity) in the field of aesthetics.

In 2021, a team of committed Boholano artists established the Bohol Art Expo as the province’s chief visual art exhibit held every July in the annual celebration of the #SandugoFestival. Its goal is to kindle artistry and foster that 'kahanas' among our younger generation.

The event will be formally opened by Honorable Governor Erico “Aris” C. Aumentado together with respective partners on July 9, 3PM. Admission is free!

3. American Diner
Get ready to experience the best American flavors at The Marketplace!

The Marketplace American Diner will cater to your favorite American food from July whether you're after glazed pulled pork, crispy slices of bacon, Smokey sausages, or hearty meals like salads and baked vegetable omelet.

4. Paws and Play: A Charity Show for the Strays
Purple Cat Events is inviting everyone to join them for an evening filled with music, compassion and a shared commitment to giving voice to those who cannot speak for themselves.

Through this charity event for stray animals, there will be performances from Totâ, Lockout Session, Baltz, Half Hour, BLANKO, Lumbrik and Meow Meow.

The following care essentials and veterinary items will serve as entrance fee (non-cash, no specific quantity):

• Dog/cat food and treats

• Vitamins and supplements

• Toys and grooming products

All proceeds will go to Animal Rescue PH.

5. Ian and Rob’s French Food and Wine Pop Up
"À la table avec Ian et Rob!" (To the table with Ian & Rob!)

In partnership with Le Cellier French Wine Selection & The Aleanza Culinary Arts Program, Chefs Ian Padilla and Rob Pengson will delight your taste buds with their innovative tasting menu.

Indulge in meticulously crafted French cuisine dishes, perfectly paired with exquisite wines, for a gastronomic journey that transports you to the heart of France.

Don't miss this unique opportunity to experience the culinary artistry of Chefs Ian and Rob. Limited seats available!

Events Powered by HelixPay

Celeb-Raining in Manila
Celebrate Lola Amour's newest song, Raining in Manila as it reached the TOP 10 on Spotify Charts!

July 14
123 Block, Mandaluyong City

Taylor Swift Eras Party
Are you ready for it? Invite your fellow swifties and join the Taylor Swift Eras Party (Good Gang Version)!

July 15, 8:00pm
Brooklyn Warehouse, Manila

 SPOTLIGHT

Each week we will feature an interesting leader of the Filipino events community - from producers to choreographers to venue operators to performers & more. There are so many amazing personalities and creators and we are excited to share these stories!

Name: Zandra Imasa

Role: Fashion Designer and Owner of Zandra Lim Designs

Describe your role: As the owner of the company, I am responsible in overseeing all aspects of the business. I work with my team closely, leading and directing them in creating new designs and making sure that our products are visually appealing, functional, and innovative. I also oversee the production process, ensuring that we meet our deadlines, stay within budget, and produce products that meet our quality standards. Additionally, I take charge of marketing and sales, devising strategies that will help to promote our brand to potential customers by organizing fashion events.

Favorite part of your job: As a designer, I find that I am able to produce my best work when my clients entrust me with the creative freedom to design and execute their projects according to my own vision. This level of trust and creative freedom not only allows me to showcase my skills and expertise but also results in a more satisfying and fulfilling experience for both myself and my clients.

Best performance you ever had and why?
The Unveil Bridal Fair, which was held recently at the Edsa Shangri-La Hotel. I enjoy the part of the event where I got to meet brides-to-be, wedding planners, and fellow fashion enthusiasts, who were all eager to see the latest collections of different bridal designers.

What's a valuable tip you have for fellow events community leaders/organizers?
When organizing an event specially bazaars or fairs, it is important to brief each supplier before the actual event takes place. This is to make sure that the suppliers are fully aware of the event flow and their participation or responsibilities on the event so they are able to prepare accordingly.

Current obsession: Lately, I have been really into taking care of my lips, and I have found that using lip oil has become somewhat of an obsession. I love how it makes my lips feel soft, and I have been experimenting with different brands and flavors to find my perfect match.

BIG BRAIN MOMENT

Interesting facts & trivia from the Philippines culture & events community

Trivia Question

Answer: Fish sauce (patis)
Filipinos take delight in condiments and sauces (sawsawan) like fish sauce (patis) because of the great level of umami and tang that these provide. In Doreen Fernandez’s 1998 essay entitled “Culture Ingested: On the Indigenization of Philippine Food” and Carmen Guerrero Nakpil’s work entitled “Where is the Patis?”, patis has been a gastronomical symbol for Filipinos, regardless of where they are. These respected authors shared how patis has provided a sense of comfort and a reminder of one’s motherland for Philippine tourists literally carrying it to pour on foreign dishes, a Filipino couple craving for it on a honeymoon abroad and the like.

Interesting Culture Fact!

A boodle fight started as a military form of eating in which soldiers stand shoulder-to-shoulder by a banana leaf-covered table and consume various food items placed on the leaf as fast as possible. Although this concept became ingrained to Philippine culture through American influence, it has been remodeled and reinvented with the addition of Filipino dishes, emphasis on using hands to eat each food component and more. This kind of uniqueness paved the way for boodle fight feasts to become part of cultural activities that Filipinos introduce to foreign tourists and expatriates.

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