LA TRINIDAD, Benguet (PIA)--The provincial government of Benguet spearheaded the kick off ceremonies for the 122nd Foundation Anniversary celebration thru the Adivay Festival 2022 at the Capitol grounds on November 7.
In his welcome message, Vice Governor Ericson Felipe highlighted that the Adivay celebration is an important celebration of culture in the province of Benguet which was missed in the past two years due to the COVID-19 pandemic. He encouraged the people to enjoy the celebration thru the different activities and programs.
Governor Melchor Diclas led the formal opening of the foundation anniversary celebration with the traditional beating of the gongs with the Capitol Cultural Group.
Diclas said that the Adivay is a celebration of remembering the past leaders of the province and their contributions. It is also a thanksgiving celebration for the achievements of Benguet in the past years. He stressed among the leaders and the people of Benguet to continue to work harder for the development and progress of the province.
The governor said the month-long festivity y will be highlighted by the Grand Cañao celebration on November 23 to be participated by delegates from the 13 municipalities and the other stakeholders and the public.
For his part, Cong. Eric Go Yap presented the accomplishments as well as the going projects and programs being implemented by his office in the different municipalities in Benguet. These include the different road improvement projects in far flung areas, programs on social services in partnership with other government offices and the funding for indigent patients being treated at the Benguet General Hospital.
Yap said he continues to coordinate and work closely with the different national line agencies and offices in the national level to bring programs and projects to provide development to the province and improvement of the lives of the people of Benguet.
In his closing remarks, Board Member Juan Nazarro Jr. thanked his fellow provincial officials for allowing and funding the grand celebration of this year’s foundation celebration and the Adivay which showcase the unity and cooperation of the people of Benguet.
Meanwhile, the Benguet State University Highland Cultural Dance Troupe-Kontad showcased a skit during their cultural performance while Miller Keith Antonio who won second place in the Benguet Acoustic Competition provided intermission.
The candidates of the Mr. and Ms. Benguet 2022 were also presented during the kick off ceremony. They were joined by their respective municipal mayors and other officials. (JDP/RMC- PIA CAR)
