Hja.Jumda Abdullah Sali, one of empowered woman in Tawi-Tawi

Tawi - Tawi women urged to become model of change

 

Bongao, Tawi-Tawi  - Jumda A. Sali president of women council of this province  urged to women around  to become a model or instrument of change, this was disclosed during the women's day celebration in Bongao yesterday.

Sali reminds women that they  are capable of becoming a better, empowered, progressive women  themselves. The celebration  theme " we make change for women" the theme activity that focus on women innovation, " It is a big challenge to women,Kailangan natin magbago at makisabay sa panibagong panahon na naayon sa ating panuntunan bilang isang makabago at maunlad na kababaihan, hindi lang sa ating bansa kundi sa buong mundo", Sali lauded during the celebration..

The celebration was successful and attended more empowered women coming from different agencies, municipalities of this province to join to observed this women's day celebration with # balance for Better, which urges the women achievement, raise awareness against bias, and take action to equality. (Becky D. de Asis-The Redline News)

Fashion, arts and design introduce in Languyan every special occasions - Hadja Jumda A. Sali

 Madam Jumda Sali (left) with Languyan official candidate for Budjang of Tawi -Tawi 2018 (rightMiss Ahrzinaiza A. Abah  t worn  their Batawi Attire

Creativity is the best policy of the fashion world today...

Muslims in the Philippines are regarded to have high appreciation and love of arts. They are very fashionable and very creative of making beautiful dresses deriving from their culture on arts and tradition.

Some of which are Tausug, Sama, Yakan, M’ranao, Maguindanao, and Iranon. Each tribe has its own culture. Each has its own perception of arts, beauty, fashion and style.

 Tausog or Sama clothing is remarkably beautiful and creative and full of historical design to present of their living condition.

Mayor Yshmael Sali (left) with his brother (2nd from left) together with Bong and Atty. Pershing Taiyab (right) worn their Badju lapih and Kuput attire.

The native attire of a Tausug and Sama consists of Badjuh Lapih (upper) and Kuput (pants) for boys; while the top for girls are Batawi and Sablay for formal occasions, and Sambra and Supa-Supa for daily use and while  the pants for the girls are called Sawwal however it has a different design that would fit the top.

Like Batawi (also known as Badjuh Masigpit), it is the most beautiful of the aforementioned attires. It can be made out of velvet or silk.

It is designed intricately to fit perfectly into anyone who wears it.

Their outfit is also jeweled with gold buttons. The Sawwal is wrapped around the waist and secured by a belt. Over the Batawi and sawwal is called Kindang which is a piece of cloth with embroidered designs and hanged from the shoulder. It can also be wrapped around the waist and it is truly beautiful.

Mindanao has a lot to offer to the world  a true beauty and culture says Hadja Jumda A. Sali, Pesident of Women's Council of Tawi-Tawi.

Therefore, the municipality of Languyan every foundation anniversary celebration has always included in their lists to introduce  Arts, Fashions and designs one of their  highlights every year celebration. 

Different clothings, deigns and styles being wore by some beautiful ladies and men during special occasions or parties in Mindanao.(By: Becky D. de Asis)