When Filipino craft becomes diplomacy
The fifth iteration of the LIKHA exhibition in Pasay City showcased Filipino craftsmanship to an international audience of diplomats. The event aims to use traditional arts and design as a tool for cultural diplomacy.
Why it matters
Cultural exhibitions serve as soft power initiatives that strengthen international relations and support local artisan economies.
Manila Bulletin - When Filipino craft becomes diplomacy
Education Secretary Sonny Angara, First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos, and Pasay Mayor Imelda Calixto-Rubiano open the fifth iteration of Likha. (Photos: Carolyn Ramoran Hamilton/Manila Bulletin)
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