Isabela City's rich cultural heritage took center stage as the
much-anticipated "Ropa Rampa: A Cultural Fashion Exhibit was officially
launched at SM City Mindpro today, January 31. This immersive exhibit, curated
to celebrate the city's diverse fashion traditions and contemporary influences,
promises to be a feast for the senses.
Showcasing the unique blend of traditional attire and modern fashion
trends, "Ropa Rampa" offers visitors a glimpse into the vibrant
tapestry of Isabela City's sartorial legacy. From intricately woven Tepo
and Tennun, to bold and innovative designs, each garment tells a story
of heritage, identity, and creativity.
“Today, we stand on the
threshold of a captivating exploration, where the threads of tradition, innovation,
and identity intertwine in a harmonious dance of diversity. This exhibit is not
just a display of garments – it is a celebration of the vibrant tapestry that
weaves together the unique narratives of cultures in the Zamboanga Peninsula
region”, SM Supermalls Regional Operations Manager for Mindanao 3, Mr.
Lester Tantoco, said during the program.
Gracing the ribbon-cutting ceremony were Isabela City Mayor Hon. Sitti
Djalia Turabin-Hataman, SK Federation President Hon. Carol Julianne Dalipe, Zamboanga
City Tourism Officer Ms. Sarita Sebastian, Isabela City Tourism Officer Mr. Claudio Ramos
II, Department of Trade and Industry – Zamboanga City Provincial Director Ms.
Grace Aduca, Philippine Information Agency 9 Regional Director Ms. Noemi Edaga,
and SM Supermalls Regional Operations Manager for Mindanao 3 Mr. Lester
Tantoco.
“We are grateful for every
opportunity to share our weaves, the Tepo and Tennun, not just as products but
as heritage and arts. Our endless thanks to SM City Mindpro for giving us the
space and platform not only to showcase our traditional weaves, but to
facilitate a deeper discourse, understanding and appreciation of the Tepo and
Tennun”, shared Isabela City Mayor Sitti Djalia Turabin-Hataman.
The event, held amidst an atmosphere of excitement, featured Tepo and
Tennun Apparels made by local seamstresses and dressmakers as part of the
synergy of the Local Government Unit of Isabela City and Department of Trade
and Industry’s Lungsod Lunsad Program.
The “Ropa Rampa” Exhibit is now open to the public until February 3 at
the Level 3 of SM City Mindpro. Together, let us embark on a journey of
discovery and exploration, and grab the opportunity to engage firsthand with
local artisans and designers, whose passion and expertise breathed life into
each garment. With its vibrant displays and compelling narratives, the exhibit
serves as a testament to the enduring spirit of creativity and innovation that
defines one of the region’s cultural landscape.
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