By Dara Clariza Evangelista
First launched in August to celebrate Buwan ng Wika, Nayon Natin: A Bayanihan Pop-Up began as a living storybook, an immersive two-month marketplace bringing together vibrant, community-centered Filipino brands. Now continuing through the holiday season, Pasko at Nayon Natin transforms that spirit into a festive showcase of craftsmanship, collaboration, and shared joy.
“We wanted to recreate the feeling of a Filipino Christmas fiesta, where togetherness, joyful exchange, and pride in who we are as a people take center stage,” shares Anya Lim, Co-Founder of ANTHILL. “Textiles are our language here, from woven threads to wearable statements of identity. Through Pasko at Nayon Natin, we celebrate community as our greatest gift.”
“This edition is particularly meaningful because of our collaboration with ANTHILL,” adds Larica, Co-Founder of Andanté Footwear. “It’s literally bayanihan through fashion. We created shoes from traditional fabrics, honoring two communities, one from Marikina and another from Cebu.”
The pop-up features a thoughtfully curated collective of Filipino brands, including Tropik Beatnik, known for its bold handmade jewelry; Studio Sursidan, offering eclectic textile goods and soulful home décor; and Andanté, makers of timeless leather footwear handcrafted by Filipino artisans. Together, they embody the heart of Nayon Natin, heritage reimagined for today’s lifestyle.
More than just a shopping destination, Pasko at Nayon Natin is a space to gather, give, and grow together. It’s where every purchase tells a story, every design uplifts a community, and every thread weaves a piece of our shared Filipino identity.
Nayon Natin: ANTHILL Bayanihan Pop-Up runs until October 31 at the R2 Level, Power Plant Mall, Rockwell, Makati.
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