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Merkado PH: Bringing Filipino Flavors and Culture to Sweden

Merkado PH: Bringing Filipino Flavors and Cultu...

Tindera sa Merkado

Merkado PH began with an idea from Peter, now fondly known as Tindero Pedro. He noticed how Filipinos, no matter where they are, always seek out familiar flavors from home. Whether...

Merkado PH: Bringing Filipino Flavors and Cultu...

Tindera sa Merkado

Merkado PH began with an idea from Peter, now fondly known as Tindero Pedro. He noticed how Filipinos, no matter where they are, always seek out familiar flavors from home. Whether...

Why We Named Our Filipino Store in Sweden "Merkado PH"?

Why We Named Our Filipino Store in Sweden "Merk...

Tindera sa Merkado

The word "merkado" is also derived from the Spanish mercado, reflecting a shared history that adds to its familiarity. For us, "Merkado" is a name of a place that brings everyone together—a space...

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Why We Named Our Filipino Store in Sweden "Merk...

Tindera sa Merkado

The word "merkado" is also derived from the Spanish mercado, reflecting a shared history that adds to its familiarity. For us, "Merkado" is a name of a place that brings everyone together—a space...

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Experience Community and Culture at Tambayan Sessions in Merkado PH

Experience Community and Culture at Tambayan Se...

Tindera sa Merkado

In Filipino culture, a "tambayan" refers to a place where friends, neighbors, or family members casually gather to hang out, relax, and chat—much like a social hub. These spots are often simple,...

Experience Community and Culture at Tambayan Se...

Tindera sa Merkado

In Filipino culture, a "tambayan" refers to a place where friends, neighbors, or family members casually gather to hang out, relax, and chat—much like a social hub. These spots are often simple,...

The Heartfelt Tradition of Balikbayan Boxes

The Heartfelt Tradition of Balikbayan Boxes

Tindera sa Merkado

Growing up, some of my fondest memories were centered around something that connected our family, despite the distance—Balikbayan Boxes. These oversized, cardboard treasure chests held the essence of love and...

The Heartfelt Tradition of Balikbayan Boxes

Tindera sa Merkado

Growing up, some of my fondest memories were centered around something that connected our family, despite the distance—Balikbayan Boxes. These oversized, cardboard treasure chests held the essence of love and...

Going Bananas with Banana Ketchup

Going Bananas with Banana Ketchup

Tindera sa Merkado

For many Filipinos, like myself, Banana Ketchup is more than just a sauce – it’s an essential part of the Filipino kitchen. Whether you’re spreading it on your breakfast eggs...

Going Bananas with Banana Ketchup

Tindera sa Merkado

For many Filipinos, like myself, Banana Ketchup is more than just a sauce – it’s an essential part of the Filipino kitchen. Whether you’re spreading it on your breakfast eggs...

Torgfest at Torslanda torg Highlights Filipino Delights

Torgfest at Torslanda torg Highlights Filipino ...

Tindera sa Merkado

On September 7, Torslanda Torg hosted the lively Torgfest/Höstmarknad, a day filled with vendors, music, and handcrafted goods. Merkado PH, along with other vendors, brought the vibrant flavors of the...

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Torgfest at Torslanda torg Highlights Filipino ...

Tindera sa Merkado

On September 7, Torslanda Torg hosted the lively Torgfest/Höstmarknad, a day filled with vendors, music, and handcrafted goods. Merkado PH, along with other vendors, brought the vibrant flavors of the...

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