Ibagiw festival showcases Baguio’s evolving creative scene

Inquirer.net - Nov 7, 2026

BAGUIO CITY—Artists and craftsmen in this city opened the 2026 annual Ibagiw Creative Festival on Friday to showcase Baguio’s evolving art scene, on the run-up to its 10th anniversary in 2027 as the country’s pioneer “Creative City.” The city was declared a Creative City in 2017 for folk arts and crafts by the United Nations

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