Sinadya sa Halaran Festival 2008

December 4 – 8, 2008 ● Roxas City, Capiz. Philippines
Theme: “Bugay nga Naagum, Ikalipay kag Ipaambit nga Mapinasalamaton”

GENERAL CONCEPT
Capiz’s abundance of natural resources and cultural heritage makes Capiznons naturally generous and thankful. Human existence, for a Capiznon, is seen as oneness with nature, fellowmen, and the Divine Provider.

SINADYA SA HALARAN (loosely translated as “joyful in offering/sharing”) FESTIVAL is a jovial celebration of thanksgiving and sharing of these blessings that took forms in programs and activities that depict oneness of Capiznon with his Divine Source of blessings, with the blessings themselves, and with the whole humankind.

OBJECTIVES:
1. To highlight Capiznon culture of “inner joy in thanksgiving and sharing”;
2. To expand opportunity for the tourism development of the Province;
3. To develop and strengthen collaboration between the government and the community.

OUTCOME:
By the end of the festival, the sense of pride and place in the consciousness of every Capiznon has increased, such that as the social relevance and implication of Capiznon culture of sharing and togetherness was upheld, every Capiznon, whether living here or abroad, will find his/her role for the tourism and cultural development of the Province.

GENERAL MECHANICS:
1. Sinadya sa Halaran should be highly participative in nature.
2. Sinadya sa Halaran should highlight Capiz’s rich culture and abundant natural assets.
3. Performances and other art components should express and utilize Capiznon art forms.

MAJOR ACTIVITIES:
1. HALAD SA KASIMANWA. Capiz’s abundance of natural resources takes actual expression in the communal act of sharing and oneness. Being the core of the Festival, everybody shares for his fellow Capiznon and for the community, cash, school stuff, clothing, community services, feeding program for street-children, free services of tourism-related facilities such as beauty parlors and transportation, and others. Collected donations will be given to identified beneficiaries.
2. PASUNDAYAG CAPIZNON. It is a showcase of festivals of the city and all municipalities. Music, beats, musical instruments, props, costumes and choreography depicting the way of life of Roxas City and each municipality displayed in the major streets of Roxas City during the Parade and Street-dancing in the morning and during the Cultural Showcase at Capiz Gym in the afternoon.
3. PROSESYON SA SUBA (Fluvial Procession). Panay River is one of the most important bodies of water in Roxas City. During this festival, its significance in the social, economic and religious life of Capiznons is being highlighted. Several rafts of the BEC Zones of the Immaculate Concepcion Parish will start the fluvial procession carrying their respective patron/patroness. The major raft carries the image of the Immaculate Conception, the Patroness of the Archdiocese of Capiz. All rafts are heavily lighted with different colors of light.
4. DUAG CAPIZNON (Civic Parade). Inspired by Capiz folklores, the civic parade features Capiz’s copious harvest of the sea and land through giant images (higantes). It is participated in by Provincial, City and Municipal Officials, public and private schools in Roxas City, Barangays of Roxas City, and the Civic Organizations. After the parade, Higantes will be displayed at Roxas City Plaza until December 8.
5. SINADYA SA KALYE. Having no tradition of street-dancing, this event brings to street Capiznon the different faces of Capiz way of life, whether in the farm, sea, in the office and others. It utilizes Capiznon beat and music.
6. BUGSAY, BUGSAY! (Banca Race) depicts Capiz’s earlier commercial and social life in which the river and bancas played a very important function. With their cargoes of goods that serve as décor, participating banca racers will vie for the first place to reach the finish line.
7. DILAYAG CONTEST. History tells us that Capiz is very important in the trading and administrative life of Filipinos and Spanish. This contest reminisces this age through colorful dilayag boats that acquire their new form, beautiful racing boats.
8. LUTONG CAPIZNON (Seafood Tripping) – Capiz has the most delicious seafood in the country. Different ways of preparing different kinds of seafood produce, affordable even for the masses especially talaba, alimango, and the like.
9. PAHAMPANG SA PLAZA showcases the ingenuity of Capiznon traditional games. Participating children and spectators will enjoy and appreciate the value of Filipino culture of togetherness through these games as opposite to individualism.
10. MUTYA SANG HALARAN is a beauty pageant that goes beyond judgment of wit and charm. Capiznon ladies embody the best of the LGU or organization they represent.
11. HUGOD CAPIZNON (AGRI FAIR) promotes agricultural products of Roxas City and the sixteen (16) municipalities.
12. MANGGAD SANG CAPIZ is an exhibit of Capiznon culture, history, governance and arts.
13. GAB-I SANG PAGPASALAMAT (LGU Fellowship Night). In the spirit of joyful thanksgiving, Provincial, City and Municipal Officials gather together with other partners in the development program.
14. PAMUKAW-PUKAW. Like the spirited crowing of the cocks, the reverberating sounds of drums emanating from the four corners of the city in the wee hours of the morning usher in the day’s activities.
15. THANKSGIVING MASS. A religious ceremony early in the morning to keep with the essence and spirit of the festival. It reflects the sense of gratitude of Capizeños for the goodness of God the Almighty.
16. PROSESYON SANG PATRON SANG BARANGAY SANG BIRHEN. A solemn procession with the images of Patron Saints of barangay chapels in the city after which the Misa sa Plaza (Vesper Mass) is held.

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