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)

Savoring Antipolo's tasty 'kasoy'

(Photo by Darwin Pesco, OJT)

 MANILA -- Aside from its magnificent Antipolo Cathedral (also known as the National Shrine of Our Lady of Peace and Good Voyage), which is a must-see place for Filipinos planning to visit or work abroad, the city's tasty "kasoy" (cashew nuts) is one of the reasons why local tourists prefer to flock to this hilly destination - located some 21 kilometers from Manila.

Incidentally, "kasoy" is one of the mainstay of Antipolo's "Sumakah Festival", which is the contraction of the popular "suman" (rice cake), "kasoy" and the "hamaka", which is described as a form of transportation using the "duyan" (hammock).

"Kasoy" is derived from the Portuguese "acaju", "acajuiba" or "cajueiro" which comes from Indian words acaju or acajou, based on Doreen Fernandez’s book, “Fruits of the Philippines”.

Many "kasoy" stores are found around downtown Antipolo, near the cathedral, aside from the two long lines of stalls near the Sumulong Highway just before the Antipolo City Public Market.

For vendor Sol Retereza, 52, the delicious and exotic taste of "kasoy" is the reason why local tourists are always touring around the city.

Cashew nuts in Antipolo are typically sold at PHP50 per small glass.

Prices go up depending on the size of the container.

"Kasoy" also sell much faster during the holidays, according to 35-year-old Victor Tejano.

He also added that the "kasoy" he sells are sourced from Palawan, Batangas, and Bataan.

“Cashew nuts are so delicious that is why they continue to come back for it. Sometimes, it comes in various flavors like adobo, garlic and barbecue," 21-year-old Janeth Dungo said. Also, she added that there is a slump on selling the exotic nuts during weekdays.

“Many people return here frequently because the cashew nuts taste good. We have flavors like adobo and plain ones. These are the bestsellers,” Tina Bitong, 60, said.

She added that her product is sourced from Vietnam.

Her view on the tastiness of the "kasoy" is also shared by fellow vendor, Lucy Tolentino, 57.

“The cashew nuts here are delicious. This is what Antipolo is known for. This is what tourists are looking for when they come here,” she added. ( By Priam Nepomuceno / With reports from Darwin C. Pesco, OJT/PNA)