Selebrasyon with KULTURA

Filipinos love weddings! Perhaps it’s because of the romantic in us and these have a way of bringing families and friend together. While many still prefer traditional weddings, new concepts like destination weddings and ready two wear bridal gowns have become popular in recent years.

FILIPINIANA FOR THE MODERN BRIDE. Amor embroidered calado cropped top with terno sleeves, silk cocoon skirt with a ruffled hem, and embroidered veil from Kultura.

Cristina beaded blazer worn with shantung silk pants.

Weddings have become more intimate occasions attended by only immediate family members during the past two years because of the pandemic. But with the recent easing of restrictions, we see couples planning grander ones closer to their dream weddings.

So, divine! Divina embroidered and beaded organza gown worn with pearl earrings and necklace.

Exquisitely embroidered tulle veil.

Baroque pearl statement neckpiece.

Whether you’re planning a simple or grand ceremony, you can still walk down the aisle in style with Kultura’s Selebrasyon collection. There are beautifully designed bridal gowns and barongs - traditional or reinvented for modern brides and grooms – and marked by the elegant craftsmanship of our local designers and artisans.  All of these can also be worn by entourage, sponsors, and guests.

Lea embroidered top with balloon sleeves worn with a silk cocoon skirt with a ruffled hem.

Marian cutwork bolero with terno sleeves over a spaghetti strap gown in Mikado silk.  Worn with a freshwater pearl necklace.

Members of the Wedding. Diana one-shouldered satin terno top and a double layer satin skirt for the entourage, sponsors or guests.

Brides-to-be will love Kultura’s exquisite Filipiniana embroidered, beaded, or hand painted ensembles. There are exquisite gowns that will make walking down the aisle breathtaking when worn with delicate veils from the store.  For the modern bride, there are pieces like terno sleeved tops that can be mixed and matched with silk pants and long skirts.

These yellow gold South Sea pearl earrings and ring complement this elegant Zenaida terno top.

Pretty in pearls. A South Sea pearl necklace and freshwater pearl ring and earrings.

Grooms can choose from Kultura’s selection of elegant barongs in Piña Silk, Silk Cocoon, Cotton Silk, Organdy, and Jusi materials with intricate embroidery details. 

Pina silk barong with intricate hand-embroidered calado for the groom.

Jusi barong with embroidery details on sleeves and back.

Favors, tablescape dining accessories, entourage gifts, and decors are also available making Kultura a one-stop shop for your Filipino-themed wedding.

Kultura’s handpainted jusi barong for the modern groom.

Embroidered blue organdy barong with a mandarin collar.

Organdy barong with embroidered sleeves and back.

Check out Kultura’s Selebrasyon Wedding Collection in store, online or thru call to deliver for all your Filipino-themed wedding needs.  Kultura ships here and abroad. (SM PR)

Kultura store locator: https://www.kulturafilipino.com/pages/store-locator

Shop online: www.kulturafilipino.com
Call To Deliver: 09175174096 or 09676093407

SM City Mindpro Launched its 1st Cocoa Mindanao Chocolate Fair

In partnership with Department of Trade and Industry, Department of Agriculture, and Cacao Industry Development Association of Mindanao Inc. (CIDAMI), it’s a chocolatey weekend in the city after local and regional cacao growers and processors opened the 1^st Mindanao Chocolate Festival at SM City Mindpro Activity Area on Friday, May 27.

The ribbon-cutting ceremony was graced by the City Mayor Maria Isabelle Climaco-Salazar, DTI Zamboanga City Provincial Director Grace Aduca, PIA 9 Regional Director Noemi Edaga, City Information Officer Belen Sheila Covarrubias, and SM City Mindpro Assistant Mall Manager Aileen Ann Villa-Enriquez. The festival, which runs from May 27 – 29, serves as a venue for cacao growers and chocolate processors to showcase and promote their cacao by-products.

Gracing the ribbon-cutting ceremony were (from left to right) DTI Zamboanga City Provincial Director Ms. Grace Aduca, SM City Mindpro's Assistant Mall Manager Ms. Aileen Ann Enriquez, City Mayor Hon. Maria Isabelle Climaco-Salazar, City Information Officer Ms. Belen Sheila Covarrubias, and PIA 9 Regional Director Ms. Noemi Edaga.

The fair features eight exhibitors from Zamboanga City, Zamboanga del Sur, and Zamboanga del Norte: Marya Soaps & Scents Online Shop, Midsalip Farmer’s Multi-Purpose Cooperative (MIFAMCO), Aljannjoss, Lianas’s Food Products Manufacturing, Sindangan Facoma Multi-Purpose Cooperative, Piñan Multi-Purpose Cooperative (PIMCO), Aseniero International Trading, and GASA Food Products Manufacturing.

One of the exhibitors, Jossier Hassan of Aljannjoss, mentioned how grateful they are with DTI IX and SM for giving them the opportunity to promote and sell their products which were processed locally.

“This is our way of showcasing the region's best chocolates with innovative exhibitors offering not only insta-worthy treat but also those which take one a joyful chocolate experience”, said SM City Mindpro’s Assistant Mall Manager Aileen Ann Villa-Enriquez during the launch. She added that this fair is also SM’s way of supporting local producers and processors, as well as entrepreneurs and see the industry develop as they continuously push its potential.

The Chocolate Festival is an annual celebration participated across all SM Supermalls in Mindanao. Visit the fair at the ground level to enjoy the chocolatey experience and support our local and regional products! (SM PR)

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