What Day Is It? It's Muni Market Day!

First things first, what is "MUNI Market" and who are the people behind it? Let me give you a brief rundown. MUNI got its name from the Filipino word "muni-muni" which means to think, ponder, muse or reflect. So their name basically stays true to their main goal which is to encourage people to think critically of their consumer choices and make the necessary changes to live a more mindful lifestyle.  

 "We believe that one important way we can live more mindfully is by being more aware of the impact of our consumption. By choosing products that are healthy, locally made and/or eco-friendly, we choose to put our money on products/businesses that share our values of maximizing impact in our community while minimizing impact on the planet."- MUNI

MUNI Market is a venue where the main goal is to educate the consumers of mindful living or "conscious consumption" through shopping and eating. Likewise, the event is a place for like-minded people to meet and  learn each others' stories. The 1st MUNI Market was launched on June 1, 2014 in The Grove, Rockwell, the 2nd was held on October 25 and November 8, 2014 at the Capitol Commons whilst the 3rd on March 28, 2015 and the 4th one was on October 24-25, 2015 also in Capitol Commons. This year they are on their 5th MUNI Market which will be held on May 21, 2016 in Solenad 3, Nuvali, Sta. Rosa, Laguna. 

THE PROGRAM:

- Coloring & storytelling activities for kids c/o Katch PH & Treehugger World at 11:00AM, 2:00PM and 4:00PM
- Healthy food demos c/o Holy Carabao & Jertie's Kitchen at 2:30PM
- Yoga c/o Life Yoga at 4:30PM
- Live music performances by Toni B, Gentle Universe, Paola Mauricio, Mellow Submarine starting at 5PM

Likewise, merchants will be introduced through story-sharing and their products throughout the event.

WHAT TO EXPECT:

Some of the folks from our tribe of cause-driven entrepreneurs include: Bayani Brew, Down To Earth PH, Food Source PH, Gouache Bags, Gugu, Holy Carabao, Jertie's Kitchen, Katch PH, Kuwero, Lemontastic, Nipa Foods / Nipa Brew, Picole, Pizza Morena, RisqueDesigns, Silly Monkey Clothing, The Green House Project, The Superfood Grocer, Theo & Philo, Thirsty Turtle, Tinker Knot, Treehugger World, V&M Naturals, and Yadu.

SOMETHING NEW:

Unlike the previous MUNI Market, they will be introducing a new payment system for the consumers through an easy one-time payment at designated cash-in points that allows them to navigate from merchant to merchant with a quick and easy swipe of a card. 

“We’re so happy with our merchants’ openness to this new technology, and we’re excited for guests to try it out with us on May 21. This is how we envision our events moving forward, as it will enhance the experience for merchants and consumers alike, and help us gain a better understanding of consumer preferences and merchant performance, which in turn will guide us in creating even better events in the future.” - MUNI founder and CEO Jen Horn

So, save the date and see you then!

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If you wish to know more about MUNI, their cause, their previous events, etc. . click here.