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TUGUEGARAO CITY, Cagayan — In celebration of National Literature Month this April, local artists’ organization, Yavu Collective, in partnership with the Cagayan Museum and Historical Research Center (CMHRC), hosted “TURA: A writing and Craft Workshop”. The free seminar for emerging writers was held at the Museum on April 11 to 12.The activity, which gathered 6 participants from Cagayan, consisted of a series of talks, guided writing sessions, and panel critiques aimed at nurturing the writers’ skills, while providing a supportive and creative learning environment. Serving as panelists and lecturers were Palanca awardee Hans Pieter Arao for prose, Yavu Collective founder Francesca Lingan for poetry, emerging filmmaker Cherry Tattao for screenplay, and Yavu Collective president Angel Beran for zine-making. Serving as a guest panelist was published children’s book author Mia Baquiran, who shared additional insights and expertise. Aside from facilitating critique sessions and delivering their specialized lectures, each panelist also shared practical techniques and guidance to help participants develop their works. According to Yavu Collective, the workshop does not only stand as a platform for learning and collaboration, it also aims to encourage creative expression and support the growth of local writers, while promoting engagement in creative writing. (photos from Mia Baquiran)