Strands of Legacy: Lang Dulay’s Story in Words and Threads
In a culture where oral tradition holds greater value than written words, how would two local writers document the legacy of Lang Dulay? For Delmo Dulay and Lenly Gula, writing their first children's storybook, Strands of Her Dreams: The Story of Lang Dulay , was no simple task. Capturing the story of a Gawad Manlilikha ng Bayan (GAMABA) awardee and cultural icon required care, collaboration, and deep understanding. For them, writing about Lang Dulay was not just about retelling history—it took a community to honor her story. A Journey Back to Roots For Gula, this project stemmed from a personal desire to give back to her province. Having spent years away, studying and working in Iloilo for 10 years before moving to Cambodia for 16 years, she felt a sense of disconnection from home. "I’ve been away from the region for a long time. I came back to reconnect," she shares. As a development worker in Cambodia, she immersed herself in local traditions, including their weaving...
