GLORIA, Oriental Mindoro: The Kawayanan Festival began Tuesday (Oct. 1) in Gloria, Oriental Mindoro, celebrating the municipality’s abundant bamboo resources.
The festival showcases kawayan (bamboo), a rich resource for the town’s economy.
Gloria’s local government maintains a bamboo plantation supporting various species, promoting sustainable practices.
Street dancing performances featured students in bamboo-made costumes, drawing crowds from across Mindoro island.
A trade fair displays bamboo products, from furniture to souvenirs, highlighting Mindoreño artisans’ skills.
The festival epitomizes bamboo’s importance to Gloria’s economy and culture while promoting community spirit and sustainable development.
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