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Tiendesitas ("a collection of little stores") is ashopping complex located alongE. Rodriguez Jr. Avenue in,Ugong,Pasig, Philippines.
The complex commenced operations on September 26, 2005, and was developed by Ortigas & Company Limited Partnership (OCLP).[1] Constructed at P200 million,[2] Tiendesitas is a part of Ortigas East (former Frontera Verde), an interim 18.5 hectareOrtigas Center development project, similar to theGreenhills Shopping Center.
The complex is surrounded by parking spaces and is mainly served by jeepneys on C-5, as well as buses that stop a short walk from the Tiendesitas gate.
Tiendesitas is a 30,000 square metres (320,000 sq ft) complex of wide-opened "villages" featuring stylized Filipino architecture. The complex consists of twelve pavilions inspired by Maranao architecture, which, in turn, traces its roots back to the Bahay kubo. The roof of each pavilion is covered with chemically treatedCogon grass and is equipped with sprinklers to avoid mishaps during fires. Duyans (hammocks) are scattered around the development to offer short breaks during shopping trips. The Filipiniana inspiration extends to the comfort rooms: Oldkalesa wheels were transformed into chandelier frames to light up these restrooms.
More than 450 traders fromLuzon,Visayas, andMindanao specializing in merchandise from regions not usually found in mainstream retail outlets exhibit their wares in Tiendesitas' shopping pavilions.Haggling a latiangge is a common negotiating tactic among local merchants.
Philippine-made handicrafts (by members ofPhilippine Chamber of Handicrafts Industries) from home décor to fashion accessories are found at the Handicrafts Village.Benguet handicrafts are included in the limited edition merchandise to be found here.
The Fashion Village showcases apparel and accessories from Philippine designers, notablyMarikina. Fashions sold in the Fashion Village include fabric woven in various regions ofMindanao, shell earrings fromCebu, and necklaces from other provinces in the South.
Personal care and toiletries sold in the Personal Care and Novelties Village include homegrown, homemade organic soaps, lotions, and aromatherapy lines developed by local traders. While these products normally surface only during bazaars, the Personal Care and Novelties Village allows them a year-round place to be exhibited and marketed to the public.
Licensed pet dealers in the Pets Village showcase exotic animals, rare species of birds, primates, snakes, and iguanas. Domestic pets such asLabradors,Siamese cats, parrots, and parakeets are also available. Pet grooming and care services are also available in the Pets Village.
A variety of potted plants, orchids, fruit-bearing trees, and ornamentals can be seen at the Garden Village. Gi
The Antiques Village hosts antique stores. The most expensive item in the store is an P800,000 – worth statue ofSaint Augustine fromBohol. Other stalls sell carvings of thebulol, agranary god, with prices climbing to as high up as P40,000, while contemporary wood carvings fromCebu cost at least P350.
Modern, export-quality furniture is sold in the Furniture Village.
The Food Village hosts 46 stalls selling local food specialties such ashalo-halo,ihaw-ihaw, Minette'sInasal, Tita Lynn's flavoredsuman, Three Sisters’ Pasigpancit withchicharrón,budbod ofTaytay (rice toppings),sisig,lechón,milkfish, andmerienda specialties likebibingka,puto bungbong andkakanin. Products from the country's premier farms like Nenita's and Dizon's will also be made available here.
In the Delicacies Village, vendors sell small food offerings suitable forpasalubong – including Vigan'sempanada andlongganisa, Tacloban'ssuman sa latik, chocolate suman,ube suman,langka suman, and Cebu's famousdanggit. Fresh fruits from theDavao Region likedurian,mangosteen, andmangoes (among others) to organic and fresh vegetables fromBaguio andBenguet are also available.
Seafood sold in the Delicacies Village include special dried fish andpili from theBicol Region, famousbalut fromPateros, tuna fromGeneral Santos, crispy shrimp,cornick, andbagnet fromIlocos,taba ng talangka,biurong dalag, bottled smoked fish and oysters fromAklan, and the well-loved bonelessbangus fromDagupan.
Many varieties of rice for cooking are sold here, including Nueva Ecija's Jasponica and Balatinao from Benguet.
An area in Tiendesitas is dedicated to special trade shows, exhibits, and unique Filipino cultural presentations that are scheduled year-round. The Tiendesitas opening in September 2005 began with a week-longBonsai exhibit at the People's Village and was followed in October by an antique exhibit.
Shoppers can takecalesa rides through the complex. During the opening, there were only three calesas available. Since then, more calesas have been operating in the area.
Tiendesitas provides live entertainment daily starting at 8:30 PM. Live bands perform in the middle of Tiendesitas.[3] On Sundays, along with the live band, the Bughaw Cultural Dance Group regularly performs – allowing visitors to witness traditional Filipino dances.
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