Philippine Weaves Debut at the 12th Chongqing International Cultural Industry Expo
Chongqing, 16-19 November 2023 – For the first time at the Chongqing International Cultural Industry Expo (CICIE), the Philippine Consulate General put handwoven Philippine fabrics in the spotlight with the support of Hibla Philippines.
From 16 to 19 November 2023, the 12th CICIE took place at the Chongqing Nanping International Convention Center, Nan’an District, Chongqing where the Philippine booth featured a colorful assortment of slow fashion garments and sustainable accessories.
“Platforms such as the CICIE provide a window for the broader Chinese market to appreciate top-notch Filipino artisanal skills. By featuring Hibla Philippines, the Philippine Consulate hopes to open more doors in Chongqing to commercial opportunities in support of the Philippines’ creative industries,” Consul General Flerida Ann Camille P. Mayo remarked.
Under the theme "Promote Cultural Inheritance and Development, Prosper Cultural Tourism Consumer Market," the Philippines was among several countries invited to introduce international cultural products side by side with Chongqing's creative industries.
The annual Expo is organized by the Chongqing Daily Newspaper Group, with guidance from the Publicity Department of the Chongqing Municipal Party Committee and Chongqing Municipal Culture and Tourism Development Commission. END