We’re delighted to share the twenty-first 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.

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Here’s a lineup of exciting events that showcase artistry and music. Don't miss out!

MAIN STAGE

ARTEFINO FESTIVAL 2023
ArteFino is a cultural event that promotes an elegant yet responsible lifestyle as it celebrates culture, craft, community, and conscious lifestyles. Through the use of its festival grounds as a platform for local designers and social entrepreneurs since its debut in 2017, it helped create an inclusive community.

Experience the grandest ArteFino yet! Reuse, Repurpose, and Regenerate is the theme that ArteFino is using to highlight a uniquely Filipino perspective on developing sustainable fashion with items from the fashion, home, design, and lifestyle categories.

This event isn't just a market - it's an enriching journey of discovering the remarkable talents of our local artisans.

HIGHLIGHTS

1. Guijo Mart Pop-up
Come by at the first-ever Guijo Mart, a vibrant community pop-up event! Enjoy mellow music, Japanese natties from @goodmorningwines, specialty coffee from @cooperscoffeehaus, and discover fantastic brands like @mokoplants, @nooke.home, @hoom.ph, @justinebascoceramics, and @playnice.playnice. Open to all - let's create good times at Guijo!

2. Ian Penn: Book Launch
Be a part of a heartwarming evening in the charming city of Baguio as he launches the romantic book "For You I Will Drink All The Gin & Other Poems" by Ian Penn. Your presence is warmly appreciated in cozy weather.

3. Pasyalan sa UP
Be a part of a FREE appreciation walk around UP Diliman by WanderManila. Explore the fascinating history and captivating stories of this beautiful campus. No registration is needed. Just look for the WanderManila logo!

4. 18th Visual Storytelling
Immerse yourself in the realm of food and prop styling, paired with photography techniques. Wrought MNL’s exclusive annual workshop is here—don't miss it! Day 1 deepens your photography essentials, light mastery, and post-processing skills. Day 2 unveils prop selection artistry, food styling magic, and visual narrative principles.

5. Is Siomai an Instrument?
Indulge in sonic waves at GIGELODEON: Alt/Tab Presents "Is Siomai an Instrument?". Swing by in QC for an underground indie gig with a Nickelodeon Night twist featuring Hansom, Bird Dens, Perkywasted, Mondays at 4, and girlcharmm.

Events Powered by HelixPay

Philippine GameDev Expo
Learn from the expert and be a part of the first and biggest gathering of games in the Philippines.

August 18 - 20
SMX Convention Center, Pasay City

Hydro Manila Music Festival
Get ready to dance the night away at the Hydro Manila Music Festival! you won't want to miss a single beat. #WeMakeItRain

August 26
SM MOA Concert Grounds, Pasay City

Bibbidi Bobbidi Ball
Immerse yourself in a fairytale realm straight out of your favorite Disney stories.

August 27
The Circles Events Place, Quezon City

 SPOTLIGHT

The Spotlight will be back next week!

BIG BRAIN MOMENT

Interesting facts & trivia from the Philippines culture & events community

Trivia Question

Answer: Sisig. Also known as sizzling sisig babi ("pork sisig"), a staple of Kapampangan cuisine was declared as a tangible heritage of Angeles City.

Interesting Culture Fact!

The word “mano” is Spanish for hand, while the word “po” is often used in Filipino culture and language at the end of each sentence as a sign of respect when addressing someone older. This gesture is done every time you encounter elders or visit friends' houses, reflecting the importance of tradition and community in Filipino culture.

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