Grupo Pinandak rules Pandayan Festival 2006
Grupo Pinandak
The Grupo Pinandak ruled the recently concluded Pandayan Festival 2006 of the Municipality of Badiangan, northwest central town of Iloilo Province, 40 km from Iloilo City.
The group, which was composed of the clustered barangays of Tina, Sariri, San Julian, Latawan, Ilongbukid, Malublob and Sinuagan garnered all minor awards such as Best in Music, Choreography, Discipline and Costume.
The Grupo Balintawak of barangays Poblacion, Talaba, Linayuan, Cabayogan, Sianon and Indorohan settled in the second spot while the Grupo Binakuko of barangays Tamocol, Agusipan, Cabanga-an, Bingawan and Guinawahan landed in third place.
Grupo Binakuko
The festival, already on its third year, showcased Badianganons' talent and craftsmanship as manifested in the durability of "Bingauan Bolo", the quality product Badiangan has to offer.
Aside from Bingauan bolo, the festivity also introduced the revived and now popular Badiangan Tahu (ginger tea).
In his message, Department of Tourism Regional Director Edwin Trompeta said the "celebration is one of the important festivals in the province that showcases the livelihood, culture, and lifestyle of Badianganon."
He said the festival "is not merely an exhibition of talents but it talks about the cultural heritage of Badiangan."
As token of support, the director extended P20,000 to the municipality, which was received by Mayor Suzette Mamon.
On the other hand, the lady mayor who was star struck to special guest Jolo Revilla (son of Sen. Ramon "Bong" Revilla, Jr., said "Badiangan is just a small and simple; a simple town with a big dream."
Grupo Balintawak
She also expressed her optimism that Badiangan will soon be noticed in the world map in the field of business and tourism.
The festivity was also witnessed by Department of Health Regional Director Lydia Depra-Ramos, who extended much support to the municipality in health service.
(Capitol News)