Argao opens founding rites with art exhibit
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Forty three artworks featuring the rich culture and historical ancestry of Argao were displayed.
Some of these artworks are for sale while others are only for display because they are already a property of Argao government.
Entries are artworks from participants to the Visual Arts and Photo Contest held in the town last February 9 and 10.
The exhibit will run until August 12 and it will be transferred to Argao museum from September 15 to 30.
Alex Gonzales, Argao municipal tourism officer, said the exhibit is their way of showing appreciation to those who shared their talents in featuring Argao in their artworks.
“We also want to help some participants to sell and share their masterpieces that’s why we brought their work here to SM,” said Gonzales.
During the launching, visitors were treated with video presentation on beautiful Argao sceneries, including the town’s man-made works, traditional crafts and nature’s heritage.
The presentation highlights the Pueblo de Argao, which was built during the Spanish times.
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Argawanons plant rice and fruit crops while 20 percent of their means of livelihood is still fishing.
The townsfolk are known for the famous ‘torta’ and hablon weaving using abaca and sometimes cotton.
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Other wonders of nature in Argao include the Balay sa
On September 29, Argao will be celebrating its 400 years of existence as a town. The town was founded in 1608 as pueblo and became a parish in 1733.
Several major activities will be held for the whole month of September. Among these are the Pitlagong Festival, Festival of lights and Comparza, dinner for a cause at Pueblo de Argao, Torta and Tuba Contest, Garbo 400 Walk of Fame, and the launching of coffee table book and genealogy of Argawanon families. — Jessica Ann Pareja/LPM
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