Baguio City is not just a place to escape the heat: Baguio City is a Creative City, that’s why many places to visit are dedicated solely to art and culture. While there are many places in the city that can satisfy your artistic needs, we’ve narrowed down the top three places every art enthusiast should visit when they come to Baguio.
Top 3 Places Every Art Enthusiast Should Visit in Baguio
Ili-likha Artist’s Village
Ili-likha Artist’s Village is a place where you can find art and food in abundance. It’s a community that inspires creativity, connects with nature, and interacts with like-minded people.
The village was created by Kidlat Tahimik, a national artist from the Philippines. He wanted to create an environment that would encourage the creative process for both artists and the community at large. You’ll get to meet different artists practicing different art forms as you venture around the area.
Jason Domling is weaving in Ili-likha, Photo by Kim Santos
This truly is a perfect place for every art enthusiast. It is where “food for the mind” and “food for the body” come together in perfect harmony!
Tam-Awan Village
If you’re looking for a way to get a little more culture in your life, take a trip to Tam-Awan Village. This cultural and art center is located in Baguio City and showcases the history and culture of the Cordillera.
Every weekend, local artists from the Cordillera will be performing traditional dances for visitors to join in. And if you’re lucky, you might even catch one of their community dances! And these are free events so there’s no reason not to go!
Photo by Kim Santos
Easter Weaving Room
It’s a traditional weaving room, but it’s also an experience that you can’t get anywhere else. You can visit the factory to see the artisans at work on their looms and learn about their craft. The experience of being with the weavers even just for a while can make you prouder about our culture and heritage as a Filipinos.
In conclusion, there are numerous other things that every art enthusiast can see and do in Baguio. Therefore get out there and get exploring.
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