The Pamaypayan Festival in Lopez,
Quezon, held on April 26,
2023, marked the 167th
foundation anniversary
of the town with a vibrant
celebration of local culture, creativity, and entrepreneurship. This event
brought together local
officials, business leaders, and representatives
from the Department of
Trade and Industry (DTI)
Quezon, including the
DTI STIDS, Ma. Cristie J.
Avio, CFIDP Project Coordinator, Lawrence Joseph
Velasco, and Negosyo
Center Lopez-Business
Counselor, Ms. Ma. Isabel
C. Hirang.
The festival was
a dynamic showcase of
the town’s rich cultural
heritage and entrepreneurial spirit. Attendees
were treated to a colorful
display of intricately woven
handicrafts, mouth-watering local cuisine, and
stylish fashion items, all
crafted by local entrepreneurs. The highlight of the
festival was the grand display of the town’s handwoven palm leaf fans, known
locally as “pamaypay,”
which came in a dazzling
array of sizes, shapes,
and colors.
Honorable Cong.
Mike Tan and Mayor Rachel Ubana also attended
the event, emphasizing
the importance of promoting and celebrating local
culture and products to
boost the local economy
and create job opportunities. The event was a
great opportunity for local
entrepreneurs to connect
with potential customers
and partners.
The festival was
not only a showcase of local craftsmanship but also
a celebration of the town’s
resilience and creativity in
the face of adversity. The
DTI Quezon’s unwavering
commitment to supporting
and empowering local entrepreneurs played a significant role in the event’s
success.
Overall, the Pamaypayan Festival was a
vibrant and joyful gathering of the local community
and its supporters. It was a
testament to the hard work
and dedication of everyone involved in organizing
the event and showcased
the best of what Lopez,
Quezon, has to offer. With
the town’s 167th foundation anniversary marked in
such a colorful and festive
manner, it’s clear that the
future of Lopez, Quezon,
is bright and full of promise. PR
