The Lingayen Gulf people whose Pangasinan nation produced Gabriela Silang, the Philippines' most celebrated female revolutionary, and built the Hundred Islands archipelago's coral garden civilization along one of Luzon's most historical coastlines.
Pangasinan people — an Austronesian-speaking community of the Lingayen Gulf coast whose salt trade made them one of pre-colonial Luzon's most commercially connected peoples, their Pangasinan language and Ilocano-influenced culture reflecting centuries of exchange along the gulf's trading routes that brought Chinese merchants, Japanese traders, and Spanish galleons to the same shores. The January 1945 Lingayen Gulf landings — in which 175,000 American and Filipino forces came ashore in the largest amphibious operation of the Pacific War's Philippine campaign, driving MacArthur's return through Pangasinan soil toward Manila — made the province the pivot point of the Pacific War's final chapter, its beaches and rice fields the ground on which the liberation of the Philippines was decided. This interactive sweatshirt connects you to that Lingayen Gulf legacy and Pangasinan Filipino heritage with a QR code linking to the full story.
HERITAG is a purpose-driven brand that celebrates cultural diversity and awareness. Wear and share your social identity and cultural heritage with a unique collection of interactive sweatshirts that carry flags of ethnic groups in the Philippines. Create informative and fun moments by inviting people to scan the visible QR code and learn about the diverse Filipino population.
Making products on demand instead of in bulk also helps reduce overproduction, and this quality sweatshirt is made especially for you as soon as you place an order.
Few more things to know about this sweatshirt: • Scannable QR code printed on the back for an interactive and fun experience • Designed to educate about a nation's proud history milestones and rich culture • Custom print-on-demand • 50% cotton, 50% polyester • Unisex regular fit, sturdy and warm, pre-shrunk soft-feel fabric • Double-needle stitched spandex collar, shoulders, armholes, cuffs, and hem
