The Flores de Laguna Gown Competition was held on June 9, Sunday, at Enchanted Kingdom (EK), the first and only world-class theme park in the Philippines. It was held at the EK’s Spaceport Grounds in Santa Rosa Laguna, and it featured the artistry of the Province of Laguna.
Fourteen renowned designers from Calauan, San Pablo City, Sta. participated in the gown competition, which was organized in collaboration with the Provincial Government of Laguna, DTI CALABARZON, and the Laguna Tourism Council. Binan City, San Pedro City, City of Santa Rosa, Pila, Cruz, Bay, Lumban, Cavinti, Mabitac, and Pagsanjan.
“Laguna has been EK’s home for the past three decades and we are proud to be part of a vibrant and deeply-rooted culture. Flores de Laguna is our tribute to the culture and the province’s competitive and world class products. We hope that through this initiative, we will be able to showcase the enchantment of Laguna to all our guests especially those who are visiting the region, ” said Mr. Nico Mamon, EK’s Head of Organization Development and Corporate Planning.
Governor Ramil L. Hernandez expressed gratitude to all participants and contributors to the event’s success. “FLORES DE LAGUNA is not merely a competition but a testament to the excellence and creativity of our fellow Lagunenses. It is also a step towards the vibrant development of our province’s local economy and tourism,” said the Governor.
Mark Francis Pacion of San Pablo emerged as the grand winner for his creation using coconut bark cloth material emphasizing the value of San Pablo City’s famous coconuts. Pacion’s creation was inspired by the mystical aura of San Pablo City’s Seven Lakes.. Jessycris Baduel of Lumban and Jeffrey Tope of Pila bagged the first and second runner up, respectively. Winners were judged based on their creation’s concept and cohesiveness of design, originality, creativity and design innovation, overall look and impact, commercial viability, and audience impact.
In addition to the more than thirty rides and attractions, visitors enjoyed the Likhang Laguna trade fair, which featured a variety of exhibitors showcasing the vast assortment of food and non-food products available in the province.
Visit https://www.enchantedkingdom.ph and EK’s official social media pages @ek_philippines on Twitter and Instagram and @enchantedkingdom.ph on Facebook and Tiktok for additional details and updates on this event and EK’s other forthcoming events and offers.
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