LC execs thanks all for successful ‘golden’ fiesta celebration

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)

By Dominic B. dela Cruz

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 19^th 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.”

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 50^th 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.

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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