Cebu to host “Creative Convergence” event this month

Create Cebu in collaboration with the European Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines (ECCP) is set to bring together creative communities of Cebu through Crisscrossings: Creative Convergence this January 12-14, 2018 at Crossroads Cebu and ECCP Matic.

The event - which will have creative talks, workshops, art exhibits and installations, a music fest, and a creator’s market – is also in coordination with A SPACE, Crossroads Mall, DOST 7, and the Department of Trade and Industry 7.

In a statement released to phliv.com, the event intends to promote Cebu as an ASEAN destination for culture and the arts as well as contribute to its chances of being recognized as a UNESCO Creative City.

“We’re hoping to bridge art and industry which will make the creative economy in Cebu flourish. We’re really passionate about nurturing the Cebuano identity through creative entrepreneurship” said Cecilia Martinez Miranda, one of the co-conveners of Create Cebu.

As one of the main highlights, the event will feature a Creator’s Market displaying Cebuano products and services. It will also be hosting various talks and workshops geared towards advancing creative skills. Among them will be the Grow Cebu Music: The Summit and Concert, which aims to gather and strengthen the local music community whilst developing an audience for Cebuano talent.

Kae Batiquin, another of the organization’s leaders said one of their main goals is “to improve Cebu’s livability through creativity and the arts.”

“We believe that art has a role to play in uniting Cebuanos, especially the creative sector, to create more that would boost Cebu’s image as the country’s creative capital and its standing amongst other ASEAN creative communities,” Batiquin said.

More events are in store for Cebuanos this February. ECCP will be hosting tech-related events such as iConnect which will be focusing on developing effective social media marketing campaigns, and Startup Grind in partnership with Google for Entrepreneurs which will educate, inspire, and connect entrepreneurs. – (PR)