Thank you for your interest in supporting Merkado Kultura!Our most recent market, Merkado Kultura 4 (MK4) made its San Diego debut with the largest curation of vendors to-date. Founded in October 2022, Merkado Kultura brings a curated market from Manila and beyond, celebrating all things Philippines—our roots and heritage, culture and traditions, makers, artists, chefs, and artisans. Having grown up in the Philippines, co-founders and organizers France, Mel, and Bianca wanted to bring the experience of thoughtfully-curated Filipino bazaars and markets to the U.S. Working with artisan communities and small businesses, their aim is to highlight and amplify the amazing skills, artistry, and talents of Filipino makers, connecting them to Filipino communities in the US and beyond.Merkado Kultura hopes to be a platform for discovering Pilipinx and Pilipinx American brands that celebrate the culture, traditions, food, and products of the Philippines through handcrafted, artisanal, and sustainably-made pieces, one city at a time.This year we have ambitious plans to bring Merkado Kultura to FOUR major cities, including two new markets:MK5: San Francisco (April 2025)MK6: New York City (June 2025)MK7: Chicago (August/September 2025)MK8: San Diego (October 2025)Some amazing highlights:Merkado Kultura has hosted over 70 Filipinx and Filipinx American brands over the course of three years.Merkado Kultura vendors come not just from all over the country but all over the world, including New York, Manila, and Cebu. Previous collaborators include the Consulate General in San Francisco, Philippine Trade and Investment Center-Silicon Valley, Dynamico Space, Boodle Fight San Diego and more.Merkado Kultura has held 3 markets in San Francisco and 2 mini markets in San Diego.The market has seen over 1500+ attendees to date.Some press we’ve gotten:2023Asian JournalInquirerYahooPositively Filipino2022InquirerPositively FilipinoTFCThe Manila TimesLast year, from October 19-20, 2024, MK4 was held at the prestigious Mingei International Museum’s La Atalaya Foundation Theater. This marked Merkado Kultura’s San Diego debut, and the first market of its kind, bringing Pilipinx makers from across the globe to America’s Finest City.But we need your help to continue to sustain and make Merkado Kultura possible. With your support for Merkado Kultura, a fiscally sponsored project of Golden Guide, we will be able to not just provide an incredible experience for our attendees, vendors and collaborators, but create a sustainable path for Merkados to come, including:AdvertisingMedia SupportCompensation for our staffCreating more opportunities to share the artistry and businesses of Pilipinx makers around the worldReturning to San Francisco in first half of 2025Expanding Merkado to other citiesYour contributions are 100% tax deductible. Please see the attached for additional details about our sponsorship opportunities. We are excited about the future of Merkado Kultura and hope that you will continue to be an integral part of our movement in the months and years to come.

The San Gabriel Valley's favorite weekend pastime is Intergenerational Mahjong Series at Langley Senior Center. This initiative started as a small wish to see ourselves playing at the same table with our elders, bringing together new and old players across the generations.The ongoing monthly series is free to the public and made possible by Langley Center and volunteers. If you would like to make donations & in-kind sponsorships, your support will help us bring together all ages and backgrounds to build connection and belonging while paying homage to our immigrant roots.

Thank you for your interest in supporting Merkado Kultura!Our most recent market, Merkado Kultura 4 (MK4) made its San Diego debut with the largest curation of vendors to-date. Founded in October 2022, Merkado Kultura brings a curated market from Manila and beyond, celebrating all things Philippines—our roots and heritage, culture and traditions, makers, artists, chefs, and artisans. Having grown up in the Philippines, co-founders and organizers France, Mel, and Bianca wanted to bring the experience of thoughtfully-curated Filipino bazaars and markets to the U.S. Working with artisan communities and small businesses, their aim is to highlight and amplify the amazing skills, artistry, and talents of Filipino makers, connecting them to Filipino communities in the US and beyond.Merkado Kultura hopes to be a platform for discovering Pilipinx and Pilipinx American brands that celebrate the culture, traditions, food, and products of the Philippines through handcrafted, artisanal, and sustainably-made pieces, one city at a time.This year we have ambitious plans to bring Merkado Kultura to FOUR major cities, including two new markets:MK5: San Francisco (April 2025)MK6: New York City (June 2025)MK7: Chicago (August/September 2025)MK8: San Diego (October 2025)Some amazing highlights:Merkado Kultura has hosted over 70 Filipinx and Filipinx American brands over the course of three years.Merkado Kultura vendors come not just from all over the country but all over the world, including New York, Manila, and Cebu. Previous collaborators include the Consulate General in San Francisco, Philippine Trade and Investment Center-Silicon Valley, Dynamico Space, Boodle Fight San Diego and more.Merkado Kultura has held 3 markets in San Francisco and 2 mini markets in San Diego.The market has seen over 1500+ attendees to date.Some press we’ve gotten:2023Asian JournalInquirerYahooPositively Filipino2022InquirerPositively FilipinoTFCThe Manila TimesLast year, from October 19-20, 2024, MK4 was held at the prestigious Mingei International Museum’s La Atalaya Foundation Theater. This marked Merkado Kultura’s San Diego debut, and the first market of its kind, bringing Pilipinx makers from across the globe to America’s Finest City.But we need your help to continue to sustain and make Merkado Kultura possible. With your support for Merkado Kultura, a fiscally sponsored project of Golden Guide, we will be able to not just provide an incredible experience for our attendees, vendors and collaborators, but create a sustainable path for Merkados to come, including:AdvertisingMedia SupportCompensation for our staffCreating more opportunities to share the artistry and businesses of Pilipinx makers around the worldReturning to San Francisco in first half of 2025Expanding Merkado to other citiesYour contributions are 100% tax deductible. Please see the attached for additional details about our sponsorship opportunities. We are excited about the future of Merkado Kultura and hope that you will continue to be an integral part of our movement in the months and years to come.

Please pick up all purchases at one of our upcoming events. If you would like the item shipped, please select that option at check out.All items are final sale. No returns. No refunds.