Monday, October 31, 2005

Vesper Parade

As one of the activities in the month-long fiesta celebration of the Carigara town fiesta, a Vesper parade was held on the 15th of July, spearheaded by the Liga Ng Mga Barangay chaired by Hon. Benito Go Jr.

The parade treated the townsfolks and visitors to a display of colorful costumes and lavishly decorated floats from the different barangays of the municipality showcasing their means of l1ivelihood.

Different schools (public and private), varius offices of national and local agencies, NGOs, NGAs, barangay and municipal officials, and concerned individuals from the private sector participated in the parade.
The parade then had band presentations at the Kan Gara Gymnasium by the different schools (elementary and secondary) who won in the drum and bugle corps con1petition held on July 9,2005.

The most interesting part of this event, which struck the audience with awe and admiration, was the dance performance of the Makabugwas Dance Troupe of Carigara, depicting the "Triumph of the Holy Cross". This dance won a 4th place award during the "Kasayaan Festival of Festivals" held this year during the Tacloban City fiesta celebration.

The affair culminated with the awarding of cash prizes to the winners of the parade the Honorable Congresswoman Trinidad "Ebbie" Go Apostol of the 2nd c District of Leyte, who was the Guest of Honor.

The winners: were:

1st Place Bgy. Ponong P5, OOO.OO

2nd Place Bgy. San Mateo P3, OOO.OO Bgy. Guindapunan East Bgy. Jugaban

3rd Place Bgy. Libo P2, OOO.OO Bgy. Barugohay Central

In her speech, Hon. Ebbie Apostol lauded the efforts and support of Carigaranons in making the fiesta celebration a success; she thanked them for their hospitality and asswed them of her continued assistance for Carigara's development and progress.

Among those who graced the occasion with their, presence were Municipal Mayor Anlie Go Apostol, SB Member Benito Go Jr. and SB Member Annabella Crisostomo.

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