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DIY Christmas gift wrapping tips you all should know!
Christmas would not be completed without gifts, and as Filipinos, we value the essence of it not just as only part of our annual traditions but also as a perfect way to make the gesture even more meaningful.
Perfectly-wrapped gifts are a sign that you truly give importance to people ‘cause you don’t want to spoil their excitement in opening their gifts. The pandemic happened, and we want to double our efforts to spread light and love this Christmas.
One way to make someone else’s Christmas day special is by making beautiful gift wraps for your presents, and did you...
Culture
Online Culture Trip: You can go and enjoy these local virtual museum tours at home!
With the on-going pandemic, our opportunity to visit art galleries and museums in the Metro is not happening soon, and it’s sad…but the internet got our backs!
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More than just a form of entertainment and source of our Instagram-worthy photos, touring around museums and other historical sites has been a haven for many in rediscovering the nation’s soul through art masterpieces and artifacts.
Well, technology saves the day again for the nth time, virtual tours for some of the most visited arts-and-culture spaces can now be accessed 24/7 online.
To make your extra...
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Here’s what DIY Christmas decors to make for this year’s celebration!
Yes, ‘tis the season again to make our homes colorful and brighter!
The season of Christmas has already begun in the Philippines as we officially enter the BER months. Many are starting to prepare their Christmas trees and decorations to pull off another year of celebration.
Part of this annual tradition is to let our homes imbibe the holiday spirit—we display all our festive decors and make appealing sights to embrace happiness and satisfaction. But, this year could be a different one due to the pandemic.
We may not be able to go out for shopping to fulfill our dream...
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Art-werk-ing in the Pandemic
Keeping yourself busy at these times is really helpful, especially for me, as it prevents us from having a lot of negative thoughts and worries because of what’s happening right now. Not to mention that not only is our physical health at stake but also our mental health. That’s why occupying yourself is one of the few things I can think of to keep yourself sane.
Since I really love watercolor painting and it is the only art medium I enjoy working with, as it is forgiving – in a way that when you commit an error, you can easily...
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Creativity in time of Pandemic: Here's how arts keep some of us sane this quarantine period
Whenever we hear the word “art”, a lot of things run in our minds. We can’t define it in a single word—an expression of our thoughts, emotions, intuitions, and desires—literally, it’s everything!
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For many, they find it a way to escape from uncertainties, to cope with life’s untimely circumstances, and to heal from the darkest days brought by the past—a powerful force ever existed.
This quarantine period, enthusiasts and hobbyists are utilizing the time to create art to get away from pandemic anxiety and stress.
And here are some stories of artists who find art as...