Tacloban City – The Local Government Unit (LGU) of Matuguinao in Samar has urged all local artists in the municipality to register with the Municipal Tourism Office. This initiative is in response to a request from the Samar Provincial Tourism Office to establish a comprehensive list of artists from various fields, including visual arts, music, dance, literature, theater, and crafts.
According to LGU Matuguinao, the registration of individual artists and groups will make it easier for both the municipality and the province to coordinate with them for future programs, activities, and creative events. This serves as an opportunity for local talents to showcase their skills while contributing to the cultural growth of Matuguinao.
Samar Province has a rich artistic and literary heritage, producing well-known talents such as Tessie Tomas, Yoyong Martires (who is also a basketball player), Tom Rodriguez, childstar Krystal Mejes, ballet dancer Odon Sabarre, Nemesio Baldesco (recognized as the "Father of Waray Poetry"), film director Chito Roño, and internationally-renowned fashion designers Michael Cinco and Angelo Estera, among many others.
Through this initiative, the LGU of Matuguinao hopes to discover and promote emerging local talents while ensuring the continuous development of arts and culture in Samar.
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