The Mutya Ning Angeles (MNA) 2024 crown, designed by celebrated multi-disciplinary artist Cholo Ayuyao, is more than an emblem of beautyโit is a testament to Angeles Cityโs growth, resilience, and artistic legacy, under the visionary leadership of Mayor Carmelo โPogiโ Lazatin, Jr.
๐ ๐๐ซ๐จ๐ฐ๐ง ๐๐ง๐ฌ๐ฉ๐ข๐ซ๐๐ ๐๐ฒ ๐๐ซ๐จ๐ ๐ซ๐๐ฌ๐ฌ
Ayuyao, an artist with 27 years of experience, imbued the crown with a deeper meaning that reflects the cityโs upward trajectory.
โI wanted the crown to mirror the skyline of Angeles Cityโ angular, rising, and full of life,โ Ayuyao shared. โThe design includes rhinestones, zirconia, and lab-grown garnets, symbolizing the vitality and dynamism of the city Iโve always loved.โ
The crownโs angular design represents Angeles Cityโs steady economic rise and captures the essence of a community driven by resilience and ambition.
๐ ๐๐ข๐ฌ๐ข๐จ๐ง ๐จ๐ ๐๐ข๐ฆ๐ฉ๐ฅ๐ข๐๐ข๐ญ๐ฒ ๐๐ง๐ ๐๐ญ๐ซ๐๐ง๐ ๐ญ๐ก
Ayuyao emphasized balance in his design approach, creating a piece that is both โsimple and striking.โ
โThe materials reflect the cityโs enduring energy,โ he said. โI wanted the crown to be more than a decorative pieceโitโs a symbol of our collective spirit and shared journey toward progress.โ
๐๐๐ฅ๐๐๐ซ๐๐ญ๐ข๐ง๐ ๐๐ซ๐ญ ๐๐ง๐ ๐๐จ๐ฆ๐ฆ๐ฎ๐ง๐ข๐ญ๐ฒ
A proud resident of Barangay Sto. Rosario, Ayuyaoโs artistry spans fashion design, costume jewelry, and doll artistry. For him, the opportunity to design the crown is a celebration of Angeles Cityโs vibrant arts scene.
He expressed gratitude to Mayor Lazatin and the MNA working committee, led by Chief Adviser IC Calaguas and Executive Assistant IV Reina Manuel, for championing local artists and fostering creativity within the community.
๐ ๐๐ซ๐จ๐ฐ๐ง ๐จ๐ ๐๐๐ ๐๐๐ฒ
The MNA 2024 crown is more than just a symbol of beautyโit encapsulates the spirit of Angeles City, a city that continues to rise, thrive, and inspire. Through this iconic piece, Ayuyao not only highlights the cityโs growth but also cements its place as a beacon of resilience and culture.
For Angeles City, the crown represents not just an event, but a celebration of its people, progress, and future.
