Lang-ay fest to feature MP ethnic fashion show

By Roger Sacyaten

BONTOC, Mountain Province -- Local weavers in the province are being notified to prepare for the Ethnic Fashion Show first week of April as part of Lang-ay Festival.

Paulino Tumapang, Jr., chairperson of Lang-ay Festival Organization, bared this saying local weavers and designers are prioritized to participate in the event to promote the local weaving industry of the province.

In past Ethnic Fashion Shows, local weavers showcased through their respective models locally designed clothings, bags and accessories, gowns and barongs and other wearable laced with local fabrics such as langkit.

Juliet Lucas, provincial Trade and Industry director those interested to participate in the event may obtain forms at the DTI office.

Local weavers may design their own products with themselves as models. But they may also invite other models to showcase their respective finished products.

Meanwhile, the provincial steering committee formed to prepare for the commemoration of the 50th foundation anniversary of the province and Lang-ay Festival had been meeting since launching of twin events in October 29, 2016.

The Lang-ay Festival this year is scheduled on April 3-9 with the 7th reserved for the Foundation Day celebrations.

With the theme: “Reminiscing and fostering our cultural integrity,” the twin events endeavor to let the people of Mountain Province witness transition of the province for the last 50 years since its separation from the old Mountain Province in 1967.