From August 25 to September 1, 2011 a colorful, joyful and extravagant celebration for the province of North Cotabato have been taking place. The 97th foundation anniversary is spearheaded by Gov. Emmylou "Lala" Talino-Mendoza who is enthusiastic on the expected huge number of Cotabatenos to flock activities of the week-long 97th Foundation Anniversary celebrations. This is the biggest and grandest event ever because it will showcase 38 spectacular events that the audience will surely love. Celebration's venue will be on the Provincial Capitol, Amas, Kidapawan City. Various visitors already come to the provincial capitol to witness the much anticipated activities. Tents, booths and bazaar are already in place to display the province's rich and bountiful crops as well as native products. Each of the 17 municipalities and one city has its own colorful booth to attract visitors and guests and to flaunt their creativity through various nature inspired and vivid decorations.
A 17 municipalities and 1 city comprises North Cotabato Province
North Cotabato is one of the treasured provinces in Mindanao. The province is bounded on the North by the Province of Lanao del Sur and Bukidnon, on the East by Davao del Sur, on the Southwest by Sultan Kudarat and on the West by Maguindanao province. The province is like gold, when being tested in fire, the quality and luster never ceases amidst peace and order problems. And to show how rich the culture and how triumphant and jubilant the people are in this province, the week long celebration will highlight the "kalivungan" street dancing competition and float parade with delegates coming from the different municipalities and a city. The champion for the said street dancing will have a grandiose prize of P150, 000. 00 and will represent the province in "Sinulog" festival to be held in Cebu City on January 2012.
Other activities that will surely capture the crowd's attention: Mutya ng Cotabato August 26 -parade of candid exotic young beauties vying for the crown of the most beautiful lady in the province; Lumba sa Pulangi on August 31 -It's a river boat competition at Pulangi river. Himig, Sayaw and Musikahan on August 31 -this is a Dance and Musical contest that portrays Filipino music and cultures. Kumbira sa Kapitolyo, September 1 - everyone is invited to eat and dine at the Capitol.
According to the organizers, outdoor and indoor activities are Inter-LGU and SK Sports Olympics (August 25-27); Extreme team trail run (August 26); Market-Martket sa Kapitolyo (August 26-Sept. 1); Musical Street Parade (August 26); Mindanao Open Chess Tournament (August 27-31); 1st Gov. Lala Talino-Mendoza's Mountain Bike Challenge (August 27-28); Ultimate Frisbee Tournament-August 27-28; 1st Gov. Lala Talino-Mendoza's Airsoft Tournament (August 27-28).
1st Gov. Lala Talino-Mendoza's Table Tennis Cup (August 27-28); 1st Gov. Lala Talino-Mendoza's Open Dart Cup (August 27-28); Gov's Cup 2011 Tennis Tournament (August 27-28); 1st Gov. Lala Talino-Mendoza's Open Bowlng Tournament (August 27-30). Paramotor Gliding Show (August 28, 30 and Sep. 1); Inter-Collegiate Cheer Dance Competition (August 28); Batang Cotabato Boxing Championship (August 28-30); Motocross Competition (August 29); Sepa sa Mangis (August 30); and Lumba sa Salbabida (August 30).
Agro-Fair Booth
The joyous festivity is called "Kalivungan" a Manuvu term for "festive gathering". North Cotabato is an epitome of diverse cultures and dialect and Manuvu are the first settlers in this area. And through using indigenous term in reference to the celebration means it has great respect to our indigents and regards them as really part of the whole community.
sources:www.cotabatoprov.gov.ph
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