Kalilangan Festival 2010

Festivities abound in the Islands Philippines, from Luzon to Visayas to Mindanao. I am a frequent spectator of Luzon's Panagbenga Festival having observed the parades in the last two years. This year however, my lakwatsero brothers Dong Ho, Scud and Jon decided to do a Davao City-General Santos trip. And in this trip, we were fortunate enough to witness the Kadsagayan Street Dancing in General Santos' Kalilangan Festival.

Kalilangan is a Maguindanao dialect that translates to festivities. It is a commemoration of ethnic rites, rituals and traditions portrayed thru worships and dancing. And as in any other festivities, you will be amazed with the colors, costumes and beats of this festival.

And since General Santos City is known for its tuna and other sea products, this festival showcases a merry-mix of sea attires and Muslim-inspired costumes that are authentically Mindanao. Here as some shots:


Smiling Miss Pretty

Street Dancers in Green

Sunny Yellow

Still Dancing Amidst the Heat

Replenish

Native Back Packers

Red Hot and Scorching

Kadsagayan Street Dancers

Festivities and Colors

Hats-off to these highschool and elementary performers who put on a very good show despite the scorching heat. Thank you also to GenSan Bloggers specially Sheng, Bariles, Orman and Ric for hosting us in the City. Thanks also to Chef Chriselda of Marasa Grill (marasagrill@yahoo.com/(083)304-5785) for the hearty lunch. Shout out also to Dona Mae of Piyesta and for the pinakurat treat. Until next time.