The culture and tourism councils of the Municipality of Taraka in Lanao del Sur mounted another gathering of the Maranao Women Performers and Entrepreneurs after holding the 2015 Women’s Day celebration last March 23 and 24. Barangay officials as well as representatives from the private sector and the academe attended the colorful event that bannered the theme, So Kilangka-An ko Malong E To-Os ko tiardi.

“We celebrated their success as empowered Maranao women by showcasing their talents on preserving our culture and arts and their personal advocacies,” said Taraka Mayor Nashiba Gandamra Sumagayan during her guesting at Aksyon TV5’s Aksyon sa Umaga hosted by Grace Lee.

The celebration featured Maranao women of all ages, rendering Maranao songs and dances and celebrating local culture like how to wear the malong.