19/04/2026
๐๐๐ก๐๐๐๐ก๐ ๐ก๐ข.๐ญ๐ฒ - ๐๐๐ก๐ก๐๐๐ฌ๐ก ๐ฆ๐ง๐ ๐๐ฅ๐จ๐ญ
๐ ๐๐ป๐ถ๐ฐ๐ถ๐ฝ๐ฎ๐น๐ถ๐๐ ๐ผ๐ณ ๐๐ฎ๐ฏ๐ถ๐ฎ๐ผ๐พ
This costume is inspired by Kabyawan, an annual thanksgiving festival in Cabiao, Nueva Ecija that celebrates the townโs agricultural heritage and honors the kabyawan, a traditional carabao-driven stone mill used in sugarcane production. At first glance, the design highlights sugarcane, representing its importance as a primary industry of the town.
As the costume unfolds, it reveals the richness of Cabiaoโs harvestโpalay, mais, mangga, fishes, and the gilingan ng tubo, with the carabao symbolizing strength and resilience. This transformation reflects the connection between a single crop and the communityโs overall abundance.
Crafted in earthy tones with textured patterns and embroidery, and crowned by the sun, it symbolizes hope, prosperity, and gratitude to the farmers.
Photography | JAG Visuals | Jay-Ar Lapuz Galang
Photo/Video Edit | Jay-Ar Lapuz Galang
Videography | Steven N Damian
HMUA | Jherick Suico Sulit
Handler | Mark Perez
Assist | Jimwell Panes, Clarence Mangilit, Stacie Gabrielle, Carl Dayao , Raven Padilla, Angelo Tadeo
Designer | Joel Mallari