As part of the pre-opening activities, a simultaneous province-wide tree planting activity kicked-off on Sunday, September 10. Gov. Victor J. Yu took the lead in the said activity, which highlighted the province’s advocacy on environmental preservation.

Along with the tree planting activity, a fitness competition dubbed as “Zumba sa ZamboSur” was also held on the same day at the Blue Oval Mega Gym, Dao, Pagadian City.

Meanwhile, a thanksgiving mass will commence on September 11 to signal the opening of the celebration followed by various activities such as wall mural painting and employee’s day.

In a press conference held on September 9, Gov. Yu mentioned the different theme of events per day, which is anchored on the HEARTS program of the province.

“So kung ma check ninyu sa daily nga activity, mo coincide gihapon cya sa HEARTS program sa atong province, naay sa health sector, education sector, sa agriculture ug sa atong security,” he said.

(So if you will check the daily activity, it will still coincide with the HEARTS program of our province, there is the health sector, education sector, for agriculture and for our security.)

Apart from the daily events, a nightly variety show awaits all Zambosurians, which will showcase talents ranging from singing to dancing featuring Zambo Superstars and Zayaw sa Sur. Music performances including concerts will make the evenings alive with the invited local talents and renowned artists in the country.

Lastly, a firework display is expected to conclude the weeklong celebration and to ignite the grand finale night, a fitting end to a weeklong festivity that will weave threads of ZamboSur’s community even tighter. (RVC/EDT/SBM/PIA9-Zamboanga del Sur)