KAPANGAN, Benguet – The municipal government recently lined up some thirty four events for the celebration of its town fiesta from April 30 to May 9, 2017.
Mayor Many Fermin said the theme of this year’s fiesta is “Revering Our Municipal Hero and Embracing OurCulture and Identity for Peace and Unity.’
The prepared activities will start on April 30, 2017 with the Search for Mr. and Miss Kapangan with its Talent Night scheduled around 4 pm at the municipal covered court which will be followed by a series of sports events like the 3rd Kapangan 4×4 Off Road Challenge at Aso, Datacan and the Team Lakay championship XIII: The Kapangan MMA Division II at the municipal covered court.
On May 2, 2017, the day will start with a Eucharistic Mass at the municipal covered court followed by the 1st Kapangan fun shoot at Aso, Datacan and the famous ‘Pamakan – Bat-bat’di municipio at the municipal building.
On May 2-3, there will be an agri-skills competition at the farmers multipurpose building simultaneous with the conduct of the agro-industrial trade fair beside the municipal covered court on May 2-7.
The municipal government will also be spearheading an Environmental Parade and Information and Education Campaign on No Smoking Ordinance and No to drugs with the participants assembling at Aso, Datacan followed by the Barangay Day, Battle of the Bands, and concert for A Cause, all at the municipal covered court.
Running enthusiasts will have the chance to join the Fun Run Kontra Droga on May 4, 2017 with participating runners gathering at the Boroan bridge in Aso, Datacan which will be followed by the Children, Women and Senior citizens Day, Technology Caravan at the farmers multipurpose building and ‘Dalok’ or the so-called shepap ni baboy at the municipal government court.
On May 4-5, 2017, local residents will have a chance to purchase discounted basic commodities during the 2-day Diskwento Caravan sponsored by the local government, the Department of Trade and Industry and Rising Sun Commercial at the Bagsakan Center near the veterans and senior citizens building and the simultaneous conduct of the dental and medical outreach program at the rural health unit building.
On May 5, 2017, there will be a wreath laying ceremony in front of the Dangwa structure followed by the commemoration program, cañao, Kapangan Grand March and cultural presentation, sisterhood signing between the municipal government of Kapangan and the village of Yona, Guam, USA, acrobatic show and recognition awards, all at the municipal covered court.
On May 6, 2017, biking enthusiasts will be joining the cordillera Bikers Challenge with participants gathering in front of the municipal hall followed by the Department of Education and Talent Day and Mr. and Miss Kapangan 2017 Coronation Night, all at the municipal covered court.
The youth will have their own events on May 7, 2017 which is scheduled as the Youth Day, Kapangan sportsfest championship and indigenous games and Mr. Kapangan muscle showdown 2017, all at the municipal covered court.
On May 8, 2017, local officials and residents will have a massive cleanup drive which will be followed by the orientation and updates on the provisions of Republic Act (RA) 9003 and the concluding activity will be the Environmental Summit 2017 on May 9 at the 4th floor of the municipal building II.
Mayor Fermin extended the invitation to all those interested to join the festivities to visit the municipality and enjoy their merrymaking for the celebration of its town fiesta.
By HENT