PH Embassy in Washington DC Celebrates 2023 Earth Day with House of MUSA, Highlights Banana Fiber Textiles in Fashion Show

Consul General Iric Cruz Arribas (center) welcomed to the Philippine Embassy House of MUSA USA CEO/Director Ms. Cindy Mac (4th from the left). Accompanying Ms. Mac are the production team members of the 2023 Earth Day MUSA Philippine Fashion Festival. (Washington PE photo)

14 April 2023 - Ms. Mac introduced the House of MUSA to Consul General Arribas. House of MUSA’s mission is anchored on a significant purpose of providing livelihood for the Persons Deprived of Liberty and the Indigenous Communities in Davao del Norte through hand weaving of the fabric “MUSA” made up of waste banana fiber. (Washington PE photo)

Consul General Arribas represented the Embassy at the 2023 Earth Day MUSA Philippine Fashion Festival where MUSA clothing was showcased and promoted. (Washington PE photo)

For more information, visit https://www.washingtonpe.dfa.gov.ph, www.philippineembassy-dc.org, https://www.facebook.com/PHinUSA, https://www.twitter.com/philippinesusa or https://www.instagram.com/philippinesusa/