We’re delighted to share the twenty-ninth 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!

Create, curate and celebrate different kinds of creativity! It’s your season to bloom through a diverse arrangement of events that will harness your artistic skills, whether you’re a work in progress, masterpiece or any work of art that you find in yourself!

MAIN STAGE

PANAF FILIPINO YOUTH CREATIVITY FESTIVAL
Get ready for the most exciting advertising convention put together by the most prominent brand builders for students and the academe. Don't miss out on these riveting discussions and the chance to engage with these brilliant minds.

Featuring Antoinette Jadaone, Raco Ruiz, Macoy Dubs, Inka Magnaye and Bogart Explorer, we have an incredible line-up of speakers we have for students and academicians in this year's #panafyouthcreativityFestival! Trending content creators will talk about the relevant theme of "Responsible Content Creation and Consumption".

Brace yourself for inspiring conversations and the chance to interact with these exciting and creative minds.

HIGHLIGHTS

1. Flair Mega Pop-Up
Let’s flair it up! Get ready to shop, savor, and strut your stuff!

Hold onto your shopping bags! Prepare yourselves for a week of anticipation and a weekend of unmatched style, flavor and flair.

This event is taking over with a burst of fashion, lifestyle and food options for you. Time to treat yourself as we come closer. See you there!

2. Flower Styling & Arranging Workshop
Join us for another amazing experience at our Floral Styling and Arranging Workshop!

Discover the art of creating stunning floral arrangements with our expert florist, Gail Ang Santander of Bloomingails PH.

Learn the secrets of proper flower selection, arrangement techniques, and color harmonies that will make your creations truly stand out.

Immerse yourself in a hands-on experience surrounded by a wide variety of fresh and vibrant blooms. Our team of talented instructors will guide you through each step, sharing their expertise and providing personalized guidance. You'll leave with not only a stunning arrangement but also the knowledge and confidence to create your own floral masterpieces!

3. Colors for a Cause: Upcycled Bags Art Workshop
Add a splash of color to your weekend through a unique Upcycled Bags Art Workshop!

Join us, The Women of Global Change, and Sustainability World Act Now SWAN in supporting the Global Goals for Sustainable Development to unleash your inner artist and transform your simple eco-bag into a stunning work of art.

All proceeds will benefit local artists with disabilities.

4. Likhang Habi Market Fair
The Philippines' rich weaving tradition is more than just fashion and an art form, it is a way for Filipinos to celebrate their culture and heritage. Each strand and fabric tells a story, making weaving a vital part of Filipino identity. To tell its wonders to a wider audience, HABI: The Philippine Textile Council will be the 13th edition of its annual Likhang HABI Market Fair.

Explore the web of woven wonders—the way textiles tie and bind us to each other—from 100 vendors including weaving groups from ASEAN region, textile exhibition, competitions, workshops and many more!

The fair will occupy the Glorietta Activity Center all the way up to the area fronting Palm Drive. Admission is free! We hope to see you there!

5. Planet Vintage Thrift or Trick
Spooky season may be fast approaching, but we all know that there’s nothing more haunting than missing out on a vintage pop-up!

Thrift or Treat with us at Planet Vintage for a nightmare on Salcedo Street, complete with vintage clothing, accessories, shoes, jewelry, and pastries!

Make sure to wear your best outfit for a free personalized style bundle curated by the Planet Vintage team! Better chances of winning if you’re in a costume

Events Powered by HelixPay

Munimuni Fundraiser Gig
Attend Munimuni’s fundraiser gigs and help them raise funds for their participation in LUCfest 2023 in Taiwan.

October 12, 7:00pm
Jess & Pat’s, Quezon City

Noted with Thanks
Meet real-life industry professionals like art directors, ECDs, accounts, and suppliers during the Ad Improv Show.

October 12, 9:00pm
Commune, Poblacion, Makati City

Dandiya Night
It's that time of the year when your Dandiya and Garba skills come in handy!

October 21, 6:00pm
Music Hall, Mall of Asia, Pasay City

SPAWtacular Halloween
Join us for a pet-tastic day filled with treats and activities!

October 22, 4:00pm
Harbor Garden Tent, Sofitel Philippine Plaza Manila, Pasay City

 SPOTLIGHT

The Spotlight will be back soon!

BIG BRAIN MOMENT

Interesting facts & trivia from the Philippines culture & events community

Trivia Question

Answer: Animism. Animistic beliefs of early Filipinos regard the spirituality of certain objects behind human affairs and interests, either through harmless or harmful involvement. Some of the spirits that believers of animism venerated were the moon, sun, childbirth, winds, thunder, among others.

Interesting Culture Fact!

These include the basic version, binallay, black rice suman, binaki, suman budbud, suman muron, suman pinipig, suman sa binuo, suman sa ibus, suman sa inantala, cassava suman, suman sa lihiya and suman wilmacale.

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