An indigenous woman fits a tribal headdress on Senator Loren Legarda during the ‘Hibla’ exhibit of textiles at the SMX Convention Center in Pasay City on Wednesday.
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Senate Session Hall;Our culture is our story as a nation. It is the narrative that binds Filipinos, regardless of ethnicity, social class, or educational background, into a common chronicle of tradition, hardship, and triumph.
IN CELEBRATION OF THE INDIGENOUS PEOPLES’ MONTH, SENATOR LOREN LEGARDA, CHAIR OF THE SENATE COMMITTEE ON CULTURAL COMMUNITIES, TODAY LAUNCHED THE HIBLA PAVILION OF TEXTILES AND WEAVES OF THE PHILIPPINES WITH THE HOPE OF SOLVING ONE OF THE GREATEST THREATS TO FILIPINO INDIGENOUS ARTISTRY – EXTINCTION BROUGHT ABOUT BY APATHY.
“This exhibition aims to tell the stories of indigenous communities through the intricate processes of weaving that were passed on by their ancestors. It also reveals the passion for learning, creating, […]
“This exhibition aims to tell the stories of indigenous communities through the intricate processes of weaving that were passed on by their ancestors. It also reveals the passion for learning, creating, and educating of master weavers and culture bearers of different indigenous groups,”
Senator Loren Legarda expressed gratitude for being recognized by the United Nations International Strategy for Disaster Reduction (UNISDR) as a Hero of Resilience.
Of the three billion women worldwide, Legarda is the only Filipino and one of only few who were recognized as heroes of resilience by the UNISDR in celebration of the 2012 International Day for Disaster Reduction. This year’s theme is Women and Girls: The [in]Visible Force of Resilience.
“I am thankful for this recognition as it gives importance to […]