Tahum: an artistic, culinary and lifestyle experience

Entrance to Tahum Pop Up Festival at Iloilo Convention Center

“In these mass-produced times, craftsmanship is something we really need to hold on to.” – Becky Pearce

Now on its fourth edition, Tahum was not only the biggest all-Filipino pop-up festival in Western Visayas, it was also a celebration of artisanal ingenuity and creative craftsmanship. Recently held at Iloilo Convention Center, it featured the best of local artistry and creativity!

The three-day shop and dine was for a cause, with all its net proceeds going to Assumption Iloilo Educational Foundation, Inc. (AIEFI) in support of a deserving scholar in need. After all, the organizers subscribes to Tahums’s slogan, “Love Local, Support a Scholar!”

Tahum organizers Jor-El Espina and Marjorie c. Florete with Dr. Sandra s. Gomez, the Chair Philippine Chamber of Commerce of Iloilo Board of Directors

Fashion designer Louie Claparols

Jewelry designer BJ Chavez

The event also aims to promote local artists and artisans while a making difference in someone’s life. “From handcrafted jewelry and textiles to delicious local cuisine, there’s something for everyone at the Tahum Popup Festival,” enthused MARJORIE C. FLORETE, one of the event organizers. “The possibilities are endless when we are Tahum Together!”

Jor-El Espina

Rustica by Dova

Urban Cave Lifestyle

Alexander Fragrance

World renowned designers from Manila, Cebu, Capiz, Bacolod, Davao, Iloilo and more also joined Tahum. Among the exhibitors were Lorna’s Gourmet Main, BJ CHAVEZ Jewelry, Milvidas, Zarah Juan, Strozzi, The Muse Project, by LOUIE CALPAROLS, Balai Espina, ObraIlonggo, Tina Campos Creations Jewelry, LAKAT, Paperbound, Satren, Netong’s Original Special La Paz Batchoy, The Urban Table, Healthy Kitchen, Jiva Wellness, Midway Fresh Market Restaurant, Joer’s, DADs Farm Fresh and Fermented Food Products, Esther’s Baked Goodies, Ereñeta-Manaloto Chorizo de Bacolod, Virgie’s Homemade Products, ARNEL PAPA, RSE Contemporary Jewelry, Tawhaí Studio, Angelique’s Ice Cream, Muelle Deli and Restaurant, Apple Baubles, Alexander Fragrance, Al Dente Catering Services/Try Me!!!, Victoria’s House of Silvanas and Pastry Boutique, Filipineo by NONO PALMOS, JOR-EL ESPINA, Designs by MARIE, ORIAS Studios, Sōl Coffee, Assumption Souvenir Shop, Crafts by Jamindan Bukidnon, Creative Definitions, Aire, Gicrafts, Harry and Henry, JANET CAMARISTA, Panay-anon Bamboo Crafts, Capiz Coffee Roasters, Dumarao Organic Rice, Lavie Local Wines, Lola Inday Lambanog, Namit Gid, Nanay Patring’s Aligue, Panay Puso, Panulce Biscottini, Rustica by Dova, Tuyo de Capiz, Don Rite Gourmet Products, Abelph, Amparo’s Apothecary, Beatriz Accessories, Casa Mercedes, CHRISTIAN CERA, Costa del Sol, EDGAR BUYAN, Fade Barber by VIN PAREDES, JED YABUT, Kemdles, Maynila Style, Oliver and Maude, Randolph, REI ESCARIO, Sloungemnl, TVNMVN, The W Flower Shop, Vitrine, Wear Your Culture, and Zacarias1925.