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LGU-Daraga urges Bicolanos to join Arangkada Cagsawa Festival 2023 competition

LEGAZPI CITY, ALBAY(PIA5/Albay)---The Local Government Unit (LGU) of Daraga headed by Mayor Carlwyn Baldo will hold several competitions. This is open to all performers in the Bicol Region as part of Arangkada Cagsawa Festival 2023 which will commence its  celebration on Feb. 1 until Feb. 28. 

In a press statement from the said LGU, it was announced that,‘’the festival was part of the 209th commemorative event of the 1814 Mayon Volcano eruption, which aims to expose the town's historical event.’’

Bicolano street dance performers with 50 to 100 members may join the Cagsawa street dance competition which will showcase the culture, livelihood, and spirituality of Daragueños on Feb. 28. It will start from the Daraga covered court and will wrap up at the  Bicol University sports complex.

For partner dancers who can dance in latin and standard categories, they may participate in the Cagsawa dancesport competition. Age should be from 16 to 25 years old. An application form and waiver shall also be submitted  to the eventconceptbymissl@gmail.com on or before Feb. 18.

Talented singers will have a chance to showcase their vocal skills in Birit Cagsawa contest with two categories:  for children, seven to 11 years old and adults 18 to 40 y/o. Interested participants may submit registration form, birth certificate, picture and audio-video recording on Feb. 10  at the Daraga Municipal hall.

Elimination of the said event will be held on Feb. 18. The grand finals will be on Feb. 21.

Dance groups with 10 members may also register and submit the stated requirements on or beofre the deadline of submission.

The screening for Ginoo ng Cagsawa (16-25 y/o) and Mutya ng Cagsawa (18-25 y/o) 2023  will undergo screening from January 28 to 29,  from 9AM to 12NN.

Visit Daraga Public Information Office facebook page for additional information.


[Cover photo: courtesy of Daraga Public Information Office]

CALL FOR PARTICIPANTS. A total of six competitions were offered to talented all Bicolanos by the LGU-Daraga, Albay for Arangkada Cagsawa Festival 2023 celebration. Photo courtesy: Daraga Public Information Office

Bicolanos may unveil their talent and skills through the said competitions that will provide entertainment, color, and deeper meaning to the celebration of Arangkada Cagsawa Festival 2023. (PIA5/Albay)


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