Elated and dignified to unravel the patterns and colors, the bead-works, and the steps that comprise our cultural identity as manobo among other tribes like higaonon, talaandig, and banwaon.
And which cultures and traditions are united as one prosperous Agusan del Sur in the Naliyagan Festival Celebration.
Therefore, I am loud and proud to introduce our collective identity as agsurnon to the rest of the world through the intricacy and meaning of this manobo attire.
- Nice Lampad from Bayugan City and the reigning #MissPhilippinesEarth Eco-Tourism.