𝗕𝗼𝗱𝗲𝗴𝗮 𝗗𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗮𝘃𝗮𝗻 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱: 𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝗗𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻 𝗕𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲𝘀 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲

Now on its fourth year, the Bodega Design Caravan by the Cebu Culture and Art and Design Foundation (CCAD) returns with renewed energy and island soul celebrating the fearless, forward-thinking spirit of Visayan design.

What began in 2022 alongside the Visayas Art Fair has evolved into one of Cebu’s most anticipated creative gatherings a vibrant platform where craftsmanship meets concept, and tradition ignites innovation. More than a design exhibit, the Caravan is a living, breathing experience that captures the evolving story of Filipino creativity through form, material, and imagination. 

Under the creative direction of Christina Gaston, President of CCAD, this year’s Caravan transforms the Oakridge Pavilion from November 13–16, 2025, into an immersive showcase of furniture, fashion, interiors, and lifestyle design. Every corner tells a story of hands that craft, cultures that converge, and communities that continue to define what it means to be proudly Filipino.

Culinary Canvas: Food as Design, Dining as Art

Adding a flavorful dimension to this year’s Caravan is Culinary Canvas, a multisensory experience where cuisine meets creativity. More than a food exhibition, it’s a living gallery where chefs are storytellers and every dish is a work of art.

Featuring a live culinary demonstration by Chef Ronald Villavelez of Sialo Cebu, audiences will witness flavor, technique, and artistry unfold in real time. Culinary Canvas celebrates food as both art and advocacy a reflection of local heritage, sustainability, and the evolving identity of Cebuano cuisine.

What’s New: Cebu Literary Festival Joins the Caravan

Also new this year, the Cebu Literary Festival (CebuLitFest) joins the Caravan for the first time, bringing with it Cebu’s vibrant culture of words, ideas, and creative exchange. Happening on November 15–16 at Oakridge, CebuLitFest will feature storytelling sessions, creative workshops, and its signature Art Market showcasing local crafts, journals, zines, and handmade works by writers and artists from across the Philippines.

This collaboration bridges literature and design, expanding the Caravan’s creative dialogue and inspiring audiences to see storytelling as an integral part of cultural expression.

 

 

A Convergence of Creative Forces

 

This year’s Caravan gathers a record 66 exhibitors representing Luzon (7), Visayas (26), and Mindanao (2) under the Bodega Design Caravan, plus 31 exhibitors under the Cebu Literary Festival partnership a testament to the thriving creative ecosystem across the islands.

Together, they showcase how Filipino ingenuity continues to evolve rooted in culture, refined by craftsmanship, and inspired by modern life.

Clothing & Fashion Accessories

Accessori Manila, Arete & Jeanjaquet, Art Cadence, Arte ni Juana, Balik Batik, Desainz, Donata by Kate Singson, Golden Monstera, Get Spotted, KONPLOTT / Miranda Konstantinidou, Maajo Leather, Mil Dim Handcrafted Creations, Rubyline Ladies Fashion, Style Loft, WAGAS Ukuleles, Vivo Handmade, Tina Campos Creations Jewelry, and Zai Design Hive.



Furniture & Home Design

Cebu Homecraft Consolidated Inc., Catalina Embroideries, Giardini Del Sole, Hacienda Crafts Company Inc., Mehitabel Inc., and Olie Shevy Crafts.

Gifts, Wellness & Lifestyle

Galerie Francesca Emporium & Fundacion Sanso, HoliCOW PH, and KATINKO.

Artisanal & Culinary Exhibitors

Amato Home and Cafe, Blacksmoke House, Makalipie, Sialo Cebu, and 10 Dove Street.




Cebu Literary Festival Exhibitors

Yours Truly, Trixie C. x Blosséa by Shamé, Artists sa Kuan, KNAPSACK, Spicy Kabaw Art and Minxie Minxie Spider, Septaglack & Verre, CakesNCats Art Shop (CakesNCats), CC Ann x Oshishimobe, Love, Merlle, DeeneShop, turtletales, DonutExMachina & ARJXART, Olivecoat & Stevensonnetart, Local Kolour & Sunmind, Zee Creates & kitbeearts, Inkvertebrate, Philksye Crochet Stuff’s, Blissfully by Jie and Rain Lim, KJI Merch, OBJX, IT Monsters Production & The Little Hero, Hands2hugs, Bohol Pop, Kyzera0 and Papers and Tschai, Tambolbee, Art of Meream, Penguin SE Asia, Blithe Books, Marichin Marukoy, The Supply Station PH, Ang Mayana, and Slogos Night.

Creative Collaborations

Complementing the main showcase are dynamic partnerships with:

●      Cebu International Film Festival (CEBU.IFF) – Celebrating global storytelling and Visayan cinema.

●      Philippine Institute of Interior Designers (PIID) – Cebu Chapter – Promoting design excellence, mentorship, and community engagement.

●      Sugbo.ph – Cebu’s leading digital lifestyle magazine, amplifying Cebu’s creative pulse.

●      UKIYO Fashion Show by Origin Model & Artist Management – Featuring visionary designers Edward Castro and Axel Que in a reimagined, design-driven runway experience.

Every year, the Pavilion evolves to mirror the growth of the creative community offering visitors an experience that is vibrant yet grounded, contemporary yet unmistakably Filipino.

The Bodega Design Caravan 2025 is not just an exhibit it is a movement celebrating design as a way of life, a platform where craftsmanship meets culture, and where the creative pulse of the Visayas beats strongest.  


Bodega Design Caravan

 


 

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