Christmas is all about Colors and Children in 2017 Paper Bags

No other holiday gets all the children’s attention but Christmas, and Pan de Manila, the country’s favorite bread chain, has put all that youthful Yuletide cheer in its newest Paskong Pinoy featured artwork in its 2017 limited edition paper bags.

Pan de Manila’s loyal customers once more will look forward to having the latest paper bag with Antipolobased artist Noel Mahilum’s beautiful painting this time gracing the covers of its collectible limited-edition paper bags and Christmas giftpacks.

Famous for his “Batu-Bato” series, colorful circular strokes featuring stones and children portray innocence and love for celebration.

“The artwork reminds me of my own childhood,” Mahilum shared.

Noel’s father is renowned painter Tony Mahilum, a Contemporary master. His influence would spread over his children, including Noel, who would all become painters and artists. They all took up Painting at the University of the Philippines College of Fine Arts.

Christmas also reminds Mahilum’s artwork of gift-giving and decking the house with yuletide decor. “The colors in the (featured) painting showcase the tradition of giftgiving and dressing the house with ornaments,” he added. “I remember when we were young, and my father would give us aguinaldo money. We would get to buy the toy we want. I ended up buying a set of color toy square blocks. Little did I know I was already preparing myself for an art career that early.”

Noel’s painting featured those scenes of Paskong Pinoy. “The images included in the artwork are the lanterns/ parols and the gifts in boxes,” he explained. “I drew my inspiration from the beaming smiles and excited faces of children during Christmas season, when they prepare by decorating their houses with Christmas trees and parols, wrapping and opening gifts and eating together as a family.”

For Noel, Pan de Manila’s yearly tradition of incorporating Christmas Pinoy traditions is commendable and reminds us to always go back to our roots. “Wherever we go, we carry our tradition and culture,” he concluded. “It’s nice to have hot piping pan de sal especially after coming from Simbang Gabi in Antipolo Cathedral. With this artwork, may it remind us that despite the cool surroundings, we can surround ourselves with warmth, not only from Pan de Manila’s freshly baked bread, but with the love and unity of our own family, which is at the heart of Paskong Pinoy.”

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