Handicrafts of La Pintada explain to journalists the process of deconfecting the pint 'or

To prepare for the 10th Pinta 'Hat Festival or at La Pintada de Coclé that will be held from October 20 to 22, the organizers have brought journalists from different means to get to know the "Hat's Way."

That was to visit three artisan at La Pintada who made this garment, who explained the production of the hat from the moment inputs are harvested as plants necessary for their production.

Reinaldo Quiros, a 71-year-old artisan, who has dedicated his whole life to this art indicated that "there are details that show that making his hat isn't an industry or factory."

That statement was due to the delicate process leading to the collection and management of materials necessary for the production and to the hard work that had been put into production and to the production of skills and skills.

Quiros explained to journalists the process of sowing and harvesting of plants used as bellot, jewel, chonta and other pigments that are necessary to make this garment that has different uses as well as the message that the person with how to put his hat.

Also, other artisan, such as Paulina Rivas and María Camargo, both from La Pintada have also detailed important information about this art very characteristic of the district.

Eby Figueroa, regional director of MiCultura at Coclé highlighted the contribution of the institution to safeguard the UNESCO's declaration to consider the technique of drawing the hat as an intangible heritage of humanity.

Figueroa reiterated its commitment to support different intergovernmental actions to consolidate the nation's cultural expressions.

Prior to his tour with the representatives of the media, mayor of La Pintada and president of the Festivals of the Festivals of the Hat Pinta 'o, Edgard D'Angelo detailed that about 50 artisan will display their products and invited people to join them next weekend.

For: Katherine Collins