Tourism Secretary Wanda Teo disclosed on Friday that the agency plans to bring the creation of participating local designers during the Mindanao Tapestry Event of the 65thMiss Universe to Germany.
The Internationale Tourismus Boerse (ITB) in Berlin, which will be held from March 8-12, is the biggest travel show in the world, with more than 10,000 exhibitors from around the world taking part annually.
“We plan to bring the show sa ITB Berlin,” Teo told reporters during a media briefing held in Seda Hotel Davao.
According to Teo, among the ancillary events held in different areas in the country, Miss Universe Organization president Paula Shugart liked the Davao show the most.
“Iyong comment ni Paula Shugart that the dresses were very nice, and she was very happy. Napakaganda daw ng mga damit (Paula Shugart said that the dresses were very nice, and she was very happy. The dresses were very beautiful, she said.),” said Teo
Meanwhile, Department of Tourism – Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (DOT-ARMM) Regional Secretary Ayesha Vanessa Hajar M. Dilangalen expressed her gratitude and optimism that the Inaul fabrics of ARMM will gain recognition during the ITB, adding that this will help provide economic support for the region.
The Mindanao Tapestry show in Davao held on January 19 at SMX Convention Center, SM Lanang Premiere featured Mindanao textiles coming from Regions 9, 10, 11, 12, Caraga and ARMM which designers used as primary material for their creations.
These local designers include Renee Salud, as well as 10 designers from Mindanao namely Silver Tuzon, Emi Englis, Kenny Lagada, Alfonso “Boy” Guinoo, Aztec Barba, Benjie Panizales, Dojie Batu, Edgar Buyan, Wilson Limon, Egay Ayag.
