Coronation of Bangan di Sagada, a clergy choir, and an indigenous musical contest and music jamming with local talents and invited musicians highlighted this town’s fiesta which started January 31-April 2. The town fiesta is usually held jointly with the celebration of the Christian calendar’s “Presentation of Jesus Christ in the Temple” which is Feb. 2.
Gracing the event was a street dancing and a civic parade January 31 followed by cultural presentations at the community court, with theme “Cultural renaissance for a better Sagada”.
Regular ballgames, the traditional tug of war was participated by delegates from the 19 barangays of the municipality. Also, a quiz bee and an essay writing contest were attended by secondary school students.
The Philippine National Police Band did a special rendition on last night during the coronation of Bangan di Sagada (Search for Ms Sagada)
A children ‘s song was shown followed by a choir rendition of clergy from the Episcopal Diocese of Northern Philippines and Cathedral on the night of February 1st at the Church of Saint Mary the Virgin.
The indigenous musical contest featured original compositions focused on themes of peace, environmental protection, justice, and health shown Feb. 2 followed by community jamming with local talents.
Gov. Maximo Dalog in his message said, “May the fiesta celebration be another time to highlight the positive features of our culture.”
Former Sagada mayor and now Presidential Assistant for Cordillera Affairs said the fiesta theme is “timely and significant that should grow with the consciousness of the community. It is in fact an invaluable part of our character that should not be eroded by time and the various influences that affect our values and our way of life. Sagada would not have been what it is without our strong cultural foundations.”
Sagada mayor Edward Latawan noted changes in local traditions yet culture persisted which continues to be valued.
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