GUAGUA -- To promote world-class products and boost tourism potential, this town will host its homegrown Guitar Festival.
Mayor Dante Torres said that the guitar industry in Barangay San Anton has been the lifeblood of many families for many generations. He added that the industry here has been known for making the best guitars and ukuleles. Guagua guitars have found their way into the hands of local and international artists alike.
Torres said that the industry needs further support now that handcrafted guitars face competition with mass produced brands from other countries.
He added that the festival aims to rally local support for the industry and to promote beyond the confines of the town and its patrons. The event is part of the 427th Aldo Ning Balen Guagua events.
The Guitar Festival will be held Wednesday morning, May 16, while the recognition of the town's outstanding residents will be held in the afternoon.
