Everything is set for the 16th Kalilangan Festival and the 73rd Foundation Anniversary celebration of General Santos City on the theme “ CONVERGENCE IN DIVERGENCE: Enriching Heritage, Bridging Cultures.”
Festival Director Mimi Abiera presented the activities and the highlights which, unlike other festivals, focuses mainly on the cultural aspect.
But it prides itself as a festival of excellent folk choreography, a showcase of the tri-people’s (Christians, Muslims and Lumads) heritage and culture and the fostering of mutual respect for their diverse beliefs and values.
A Soft Opening will be held as early as Feb. 10 with various amenities inside the Oval grounds to be opened–like the Agri Fair, Mini Zoo, Plaza Bazaar, Food Galore and Carnival rides.
Institutional events like the Grand Opening ceremony is slated on Feb. 21, the Cultural Night (“Lambigitan”) on the 23rd and the Closing or Salubungan on Feb. 27, 2012.
On the festival day’s finale, contingents from all over will show their dancing prowess in the Kadsagayan or Street Dancing vying for the biggest prizes at stake.
The Kalilangan has also its yearly favorites which draws crowds because of its uniqueness and sheer attraction to the public.
The ethnic sports competition “Laro Ng Lahi” will again dazzle audiences with traditional games like Kadang Marathon, Sack Race, Patintero, Palosebo, Tug of War, Sungka, Skipping Rope, Tabanug (kite-flying) and the board game Dama.
The Cosplay, short for Costume Playing, is a new and upcoming excitement for the young and the techno-savvy, only this time, Pinoy characters will be highlighted, not foreign ones.
For 17 days, the people of Gensan will witness song, dance and theatrical presentation, sports tournaments, visual arts exhibit, agricultural exposure, free seminars, cookfest, animal shows, gadgets demo, a fun run and parties.
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