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Pamulinawen Festival’s Philippine Red Cross
2015 Coronation Night. (from left) Mrs.
Love Wendelina Rosario of Batac; Mrs. PRC 2015Erlinda Foster of Laoag; Mrs. Service 2015 Wilma Palting of PNP; and Mrs. Hope 2015
Joycel Valencia of Dingras. (Doms dela
Cruz)
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Staff reporter
Laoag
City—Officials here led by Mayor Chevylle V. Fariñas expressed their
gratitude to all individuals, organizations, institutions, schools and
balikbayan groups for making the 19th Pamulinawen Festival a
success.
Ms. Fariñas said the month-long
fiesta celebration focused on the theme “Timeless”, which she explained is an
“endearing word that evokes one’s imagination to dream and to aspire, to move
forward, to reach for the star and relish a limitless, boundless and joyful
life.”
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| Ilocos Norte Gov. Imee Marcos and Laoag Mayor Chevylle V. Farinas crown the Reyna Ng Agrikultura Melissa I during the Pamulinawen Festival Agriculture Night ITB (Doms dela Cruz) |
She added that the February festival is a prelude to the city’s Golden Anniversary as it celebrates its 50th anniversary as a city.
Ms. Fariñas stressed that the
transition from an old town to a new city was “mercurial” where Ilocano
traditions and values are still valued and historical landmarks are preserved.
“Laoagueños who are resilient,
resourceful, productive, creative and innovative will continue to redefine and
re-invent their past and present circumstances,” Ms. Farinas said.
She added that as the city gears
for its golden anniversary, all Laoag natives should be one in thanking the
Almighty for 50 fruitful years and embrace the challenges of another 50 years
that will further move Laoag farther towards prosperity and greatness.
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| Pamulinawen Festival Horse Race |
Ms. Fariñas though admitted that
although the fiesta celebration was deemed successful, there is still room for
improvement. However she emphasized that the collective effort shown by
everyone is a great sign for better things to come.
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