LA TRINIDAD, Benguet – PRO Cordillera regional director, David K. Peredo, Jr. and Benguet PPO provincial director Damian D. Olsim graced the 123rd Foundation Anniversary of Benguet and Adivay Festival 2023, held at the Provincial Capitol in Brgy. Poblacion, La Trinidad, Benguet, on November 6, 2023.
The much-anticipated event carried the theme “BENGUET: Getaway to Unforgettable Getaways,” with a primary focus on promoting the picturesque tourist destinations in Benguet and recognizing the unwavering efforts of its people in preserving the province’s rich culture.
The festival takes on special significance as Benguet serves as a vital gateway for travelers to the Cordillera region’s various tourist hotspots.
Benguet governor Melchor Daguines Diclas expressed his gratitude during his message to the attendees, particularly acknowledging the pivotal role played by PRO Cordillera in nurturing and preserving Benguet’s vibrant culture.
He emphasized the province’s role as a doorway to the region’s beautiful locales and the importance of sustaining its unique identity.
The Adivay Festival features a wide array of traditional activities, including street dancing, cultural presentations, and various competitions that showcase the province’s rich cultural heritage.
Adivay is an Ibaloi term that means “coming together”.
One of the event’s highlights is a fashion show, which showcases standout designs by local talents from the province’s 13 towns, all featuring exquisite handwoven cloth (inabel) creations.
The fashion show serves as a platform to promote the province’s indigenous textiles and the talents of its local designers.
To ensure the safety and security of all participants and attendees, PRO Cordillera police officers had security measures in place throughout the month-long celebration.
These measures include the establishment of assistance desks in various parts of the municipality, the deployment of personnel to provide traffic direction and control to motorists, and increased police visibility at places of convergence.
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