Ibagiw festival showcases Baguio’s evolving creative scene

BAGUIO CITY—Artists and craftsmen in this city opened the 2026 annual Ibagiw Creative Festival on Friday to showcase Baguio’s evolving art scene, on the run-up to its 10th anniversary in 2027 as the country’s pioneer “Creative City.” The city was declared a Creative City in 2017 for folk arts and crafts by the United Nations