This year’s Kalivungan Festival is centered on unity among the people of the Province of Cotabato.
The week-long Kalivungan Festival showcases the agricultural harvests and culture of various tribes from the 17 towns and lone city of the province. It coincides with the celebration of the foundation anniversary of the province every September.
Governor Emmylou “Lala” Taliָño-Mendoza emphasized that above all, a good relationship between each Cotabateño, a healthy body, and caring for others are just some of the things that every Cotabateño should be thankful to God and as they are still trying to rise from the two-year pandemic.
Senator Mark A. Villar graced the opening of the festival on August 26, 2022, as the guest of honor.
In his message, Villar thanked the Cotabateños for their support in the last election and promised that he will be in a strong ally with the Province of Cotabato in promoting development programs, especially in the fields of infrastructure and agriculture.
Apart from the officials and employees of the provincial government, representatives from national agencies and the private sector and officials from other provinces like the town of Montawal and Pagalungan, which are covered by Maguindanao Province, also joined in the opening.
Also attended the activity were Cotabato Province 2nd and 3rd District Representatives Rudy Caoagdan and Alana Samantha Santos, Vice Governor Efren F. Piñol, and other local officials.
On the same day, the Tourism Exhibit and Travel Expo at Calle MSME Tabuan located at the Pavilion, Provincial Capitol Grounds, Amas, Kidapawan City was also formally opened to the public. The exhibit and expo feature various tourism spots and sights that can be visited in the province of Cotabato.
This year’s festivity carries the theme “Matatag na Cotabato: Susulong sa anumang hamon.”
